Is the Pontiac GTO a muscle car?
As a result of this team’s ingenuity and cunning, the Pontiac GTO was unveiled to the public in 1963 as an option to the LeMans. In 1964, buyers could purchase it, launching the vehicle into muscle car history. The Pontiac GTO is commonly regarded as the first muscle car in automobile history.
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.
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.
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)]
Who was the marketing manager for the Pontiac GTO?
In his autobiography Glory Days, Pontiac chief marketing manager Jim Wangers, who worked for the division’s contract advertising and public relations agency, states that John DeLorean, Bill Collins, and Russ Gee were responsible for the GTO’s creation.
What kind of engine does a 2005 Pontiac GTO have?
There is only one engine available on the 2005 Pontiac GTO — a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 400 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.
Where was the 2005 Pontiac GTO last serviced?
1st owner purchased on 03/17/05 and owned in KS until 01/10/11 • 2nd owner purchased on 02/02/11 and owned in KS until 06/30/14. 1st owner drove an estimated 2,779 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 9,039 miles/year. Last serviced in Wichita, KS on 05/29/21 • Vehicle serviced. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX.
When did I Buy my 2004 Pontiac GTO?
1st owner purchased on 08/20/04 and owned in MN until 08/29/18 • 2nd owner purchased on 09/20/18 and owned in MN until 12/09/20 • 3rd owner purchased on 12/09/20 and owned in MN until 04/04/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 105 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year.
What kind of ride does a Pontiac GTO have?
On the street, the 2005 Pontiac GTO has a luxury carlike ride quality, and when pushed a bit, it seems to handle predictably and respectably, despite a fair amount of body roll. But when driven more aggressively, the car feels heavy and the steering a little slow and numb.