Where was the 2005 GTO built?
Australia
The revival was prompted by former GM chairman Bob Lutz, who drove a Holden Monaro while on a business trip in Australia. The GTO is produced in Australia, and is equipped with the Chevrolet Corvette’s LS1 V8 engine with a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.
When did the GTO come back out?
2003
The resurrection of the Pontiac GTO nameplate came in 2003. It wasn’t a completely new car, but a carried-over Holden Monaro brought to the U.S. market from Australia. Pontiac fans cried for a revival of the GTO ever since the old muscle car was cut down from the production line in 1974.
How much does a 2005 Pontiac GTO cost?
2005 Pontiac GTO – sold for $22,000. 6.0 Liter 400hp with 6-speed manual transmission. One of 160 Impulse Blue with black leather 6-speed cars ever built. This is the last of the big dogs from Pontiac Motor Division. This car is like brand new with 1,500 original miles and still in factory plastic.
When did the Pontiac GTO come out in Australia?
For 1974, the GTO optional package was offered on the compact-sized Ventura . The GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968. The GTO model was revived from 2004 to 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro, itself a coupé variant of the Holden Commodore .
Is the Pontiac GTO a good car to buy?
The 2005 Pontiac GTO has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Pontiac GTO today. There are for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.
Is the 2006 Pontiac GTO a muscle car?
The 2006 GTO or family man’s Corvette was the last of the new GTO’s. Performance remained strong thanks to the Corvette engine and handling was great. The interior was nice and well constructed. The only negative was the exterior. It just did not look like a muscle car. That was great for those wanting the sleeper effect.
Where did the Pontiac GTO finish in 2005?
The Goat finishes second; it’s a goat after all, and that’s what goats do. Second place might be the expected finish for what some cynics would call the Blunder from Down Under, but despite selling far fewer than the expected 18,000 units in 2004, the GTO has enough upgrades for 2005 to transform itself into a wonder.
What kind of car is the Pontiac GTO?
Sales of the Australian-built GTO amounted to a trickle in 2004, but the Goat’s unremarkable skin hides a refined and fast performance car. As in the Mustang, a near-luxury-sedan platform underpins the GTO-it’s a massaged version of the Cadillac Catera architecture.
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 trim level does the Pontiac GTO have?
The 2005 Pontiac GTO is offered as a 2+2 sport coupe in one generously appointed trim level.