The original muscle car. GTO stands for "Gran Turismo Omologato" which is Italian for Grand Accredited Touring. The nameplate was originally just a performance package for the Pontiac LeMans and the Pontiac Tempest. For a $296 premium, the car could be had with a 389 c.i.d. 325 bhp V8. A more powerful "Tri-Power" engine with 348 bhp was also available. Tri-Power refered the the three two-barrel carbouretors that the engine had. The car did so well that the GTO later became its own model.
In 1969 Pontiac released the "GTO Judge", an appearance package which included the Ram Air III engine, styled wheels, a Hurst T-Handle shifter, wider tires, various decals, and a rear spoiler. With just under 7,000 made, this is one of the most collectable Pontiacs.
The oil embargo of the seventies killed all muscle cars and the GTO became a compact based on the Nova. The GTO had passed on in 1974.
Thirty years later, Pontiac released a redone version of the Holden Monaro and labeled it the Pontiac GTO. Originally equipped with the 350 bhp 5.7 Liter LS1, the GTO was a respectable performer. The 2005 and 2006 models got the 6 Liter 400 bhp LS2 which really made the GTO a rocket.
The last of a dying breed, the GTO will cease production at the end of 2006. Many people miss what it has to offer; large doses of power and an exceedingly comfortable cockpit for a reasonable price. The GTO doesn't have much competition. Many people are turned off by the seemingly bland styling, or the fact that it is an Australian-built car. About 40,000 have been sold from 2004 - 2006
In 1969 Pontiac released the "GTO Judge", an appearance package which included the Ram Air III engine, styled wheels, a Hurst T-Handle shifter, wider tires, various decals, and a rear spoiler. With just under 7,000 made, this is one of the most collectable Pontiacs.
The oil embargo of the seventies killed all muscle cars and the GTO became a compact based on the Nova. The GTO had passed on in 1974.
Thirty years later, Pontiac released a redone version of the Holden Monaro and labeled it the Pontiac GTO. Originally equipped with the 350 bhp 5.7 Liter LS1, the GTO was a respectable performer. The 2005 and 2006 models got the 6 Liter 400 bhp LS2 which really made the GTO a rocket.
The last of a dying breed, the GTO will cease production at the end of 2006. Many people miss what it has to offer; large doses of power and an exceedingly comfortable cockpit for a reasonable price. The GTO doesn't have much competition. Many people are turned off by the seemingly bland styling, or the fact that it is an Australian-built car. About 40,000 have been sold from 2004 - 2006
"The Pontiac GTO was the first car to introduce the concept of putting a silly-stupid-powerful engine in a run-of-the-mill sedan."
"The new Pontiac GTO is an underrated well-rounded performer and a great value for money."
"The new Pontiac GTO is an underrated well-rounded performer and a great value for money."
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The Mitsubishi GTO is an AWD (All Wheel Drive) sports grand tourer built by the Japanese auto maker Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2001. In most export markets it was rebadged as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, including the United States. It was also exported to the US under Chrysler as the Dodge Stealth. The base variant of the GTO/3000GT/Stealth R/T featured a DOHC 24V V6 engine, with the basic Dodge Stealth having a significantly less powerful SOHC 12V V6. The GTO MR, 3000GT VR-4, and Stealth R/T Twin Turbo all featured the same DOHC 24V V6 Twin Turbo engine. Through the years many different variants have become available for the GTO in all of its generations. The first generation was available from 1990-1993, the second from 1994-1996, and the third and final from 1997-2001. Rather than full blown exterior changes for each generation, only performance adjustments and minor cosmetic changes were made from generation to generation.
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Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Also called Mitsubishi 3000GT
Dodge Stealth
Production 1990–2001 (Mitsubishi GTO)
MY1991–1996 (Dodge Stealth)
Assembly Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Predecessor Mitsubishi Starion
Class Sports car
Grand tourer
Body style(s) Coupe
Convertible ('95–'96)
Platform Z11A, Z15A, Z16A
Engine(s) 6G72 3.0 L V6
• SOHC 12v
• DOHC 24v
• DOHC 24v twin-turbo
Transmission(s) - 4-speed automatic
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual ('94–'01)
Wheelbase 2470 mm (97.2 in)
Length 4600 mm (179.7 in)
Width 1840 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1285 mm (49.5 in)
Curb weight 1400 kg (3086 lb)–1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel capacity 75 L (16.5 Imp gal, 19.8 U.S. gal)
The Mitsubishi GTO is an AWD (All Wheel Drive) sports grand tourer built by the Japanese auto maker Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2001. In most export markets it was rebadged as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, including the United States. It was also exported to the US under Chrysler as the Dodge Stealth. The base variant of the GTO/3000GT/Stealth R/T featured a DOHC 24V V6 engine, with the basic Dodge Stealth having a significantly less powerful SOHC 12V V6. The GTO MR, 3000GT VR-4, and Stealth R/T Twin Turbo all featured the same DOHC 24V V6 Twin Turbo engine. Through the years many different variants have become available for the GTO in all of its generations. The first generation was available from 1990-1993, the second from 1994-1996, and the third and final from 1997-2001. Rather than full blown exterior changes for each generation, only performance adjustments and minor cosmetic changes were made from generation to generation.
Basic Info:
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Also called Mitsubishi 3000GT
Dodge Stealth
Production 1990–2001 (Mitsubishi GTO)
MY1991–1996 (Dodge Stealth)
Assembly Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Predecessor Mitsubishi Starion
Class Sports car
Grand tourer
Body style(s) Coupe
Convertible ('95–'96)
Platform Z11A, Z15A, Z16A
Engine(s) 6G72 3.0 L V6
• SOHC 12v
• DOHC 24v
• DOHC 24v twin-turbo
Transmission(s) - 4-speed automatic
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual ('94–'01)
Wheelbase 2470 mm (97.2 in)
Length 4600 mm (179.7 in)
Width 1840 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1285 mm (49.5 in)
Curb weight 1400 kg (3086 lb)–1710 kg (3770 lb)
Fuel capacity 75 L (16.5 Imp gal, 19.8 U.S. gal)
by jordanlovesimports January 2, 2008
Get the Mitsubishi GTO mug.400 hp Pontiac musclecar. The last GTO was a fantastic car, but sales were dismal. Three factors are usually sited for poor sales. (1) It's from Australia, not the USA. I think that would be a stupid reason not to buy the car, but, many people are stupid! (2) Looks. It looked good enough to me, but, many complained that it didn't resemble any previous GTOs. (3) Cost. Maybe there should have been a less expensive Tempest V6 (the old GTO was based on the Tempest/LeMans), a 300 hp GTO, and a 400 horse GTO JUDGE (historical name for extra potent GTO).
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It's also a B-Spec Race vehicle.
The word "GTO" stands for Gran Turismo (Not the game) Omologato.
Only 272 of the 288 GTO were made.
(288 Has no meaning.)
It's also a B-Spec Race vehicle.
The word "GTO" stands for Gran Turismo (Not the game) Omologato.
Only 272 of the 288 GTO were made.
(288 Has no meaning.)
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Get the Pontiac GTO mug.An early 90's Japanese Supercar that cost a lot less than a Ferrari and actually could outboost a Ferrari. Available naturally aspirated with either auto transmission or manual or twin turbo in manual gearbox only because if you own a cool car you should be able to drive a manual.
The 3 litre V6 put out a ton of power even though the car weighed more than the Titanic and definitely handled better because it didn't hit an iceberg.
Available in USA as the 3000Gt VR4 which was the twin turbo and was left hand drive. The GTO was the Japanese and made for the JDM market and was imported into Australia, New Zealand and I think Britain.
A difficult car to work on and quite complicated hence the low numbers but they didnt rust.
The 3 litre V6 put out a ton of power even though the car weighed more than the Titanic and definitely handled better because it didn't hit an iceberg.
Available in USA as the 3000Gt VR4 which was the twin turbo and was left hand drive. The GTO was the Japanese and made for the JDM market and was imported into Australia, New Zealand and I think Britain.
A difficult car to work on and quite complicated hence the low numbers but they didnt rust.
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ANyways.
Agust D is "Suga" spelled backwards. He added the T for Town and the D is for Daegu, which is the town he grew up in.
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