When did the Pontiac GTO become an optional car?
The GTO became a separate model from 1966 to 1971 (VIN 242…). It became an optional package again for the 1972 and 1973 intermediate LeMans. For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura . The GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968.
How many horsepower does a Pontiac GTO have?
It’s 5.7 liters motor is rated at 350 hp / 365 ft.lb’s of torque. This seems to be an actual rating and not underrated like the f-bodies are. The current deal to import the GTO is limited to 18,000 cars per year for 3 years (MY 2004-2006).
What kind of transmission does a 1965 Pontiac GTO have?
Car Life tested a 1965 GTO with Tri-Power and what they considered the most desirable options (close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, power steering, metallic brakes, rally wheels, 4.11 limited-slip differential, and “Rally” gauge cluster)]
What’s the difference between Pontiac GTO 2004 and 2006?
For 2006 Pontiac made a few cosmetic improvements to the last in this generation of the GTO. Powertrain options remained the same. Changes include: Center console has an unlock button. New “darkened” tail lamps. Illuminated steering wheel radio controls. Revised instrument panel features new fonts and a higher redline tachnometer.
The GTO became a separate model from 1966 to 1971 (VIN 242…). It became an optional package again for the 1972 and 1973 intermediate LeMans. For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura . The GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac GTO have?
This 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible for sale has a 389c.i. Tri-Power V8 (WS), 4 Speed Manual Transmission, 3.90:1 Rear End Ratio w/ Safe-T-Track Limited… More This 1970 Pontiac GTO 455HO for sale has a 455 C.I. 4BBL V8 (Numbers Matching), TH400 Automatic (Numbers Matching), 12 Bolt Rear w/… More
Is there a 1965 Pontiac GTO for sale?
For sale is a 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible Tribute that started life as a Lemans and GTO badging has been added. PHS… More Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is presenting a 1970 Pontiac GTO for sale.
Where did the 2005 Pontiac GTO come from?
1st owner purchased on 07/29/05 and owned in PA until 09/09/11 • 2nd owner purchased on 09/09/11 and owned in LA until 12/04/19 • 3rd owner purchased on 12/04/19 and owned in LA until 12/15/20. 1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.
What was the quarter mile time of a Pontiac GTO?
Car and Driver incited controversy when it mentioned that a GTO, which had supposedly been tuned with the “Bobcat” kit offered by Ace Wilson’s Royal Pontiac of Royal Oak, Michigan, was clocked at a quarter mile time of 12.8 seconds and a trap speed of 112 mph (180 km/h) on racing slicks.
When is the best time to buy a Pontiac GTO?
If you are looking for a running classic car or a project car to restore, then a 1960s or 1970s model may be the right choice for you. However, if you are looking for a late-model GTO, there are plenty of ready-to-drive 2000s models to choose from. Particularly if you are looking for an older model, you may run into project cars.
Car Life tested a 1965 GTO with Tri-Power and what they considered the most desirable options (close-ratio four-speed manual transmission, power steering, metallic brakes, rally wheels, 4.11 limited-slip differential, and “Rally” gauge cluster)]
Where are freeze plugs on Pontiac engine blocks?
Blocks cast from 1955–66 have two freeze plugs while the 1967–78 blocks have three freeze plugs. Once done there, go ahead and inspect the driver’s side of the block. As you look there you may find a pretty simple clue that will end your engine identifying search. On 1968–69 428 blocks you will find “428” stamped between the freeze plugs.
Where do you find the casting code on a Pontiac?
Once you locate the casting code, you can find your block through a number of searchable databases. We’ve found the Wallace Racing website to be particularly helpful and accurate. At this point we can move forward to the front of the block where the codes are stamped, just under the passenger-side cylinder head.
When do you put m in a Pontiac engine block?
It should be noted that for the 1967 model year, Pontiac used M for December. The month is then followed by one or two digits, which represent the day the block was cast, followed by one more digit, which represents the year.