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Site Admin · Site Admin Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 640

So what did you think about this car? I have only seen pics of it with 4 doors. I hope that is not the only way it comes!! I don't think they did the body of the car justice for what is was. It looks like a warmed up Sunfire on steroids to me, even if the V8 is available for it.

ITSAV6 · VP Red (105 octane) Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 183

It's only 2 door and only V8. Engine &Power All-aluminum 6.0L Gen IV LS2 V8 engine with 400 hp and 400 lb-ft torque.
It's a great package with a Grand Am look. The 06 Judge concept they drove on the Woodward Dream Cruise was the best.

Heres a concept drawing.
http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=show&pic=/2007/07_00104_2

http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=show&pic=/2007/07_00104_3

http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=show&pic=/pow/pow0549

http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/showcar.cgi?type=show&pic=/2007/07_00102_1

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/gto_ramair6.asp

http://automobilemag.com/photo_gallery/0510_pontiac_gto/
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Site Admin · Site Admin Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 640

I swear I saw a 4-door model and it turned me off. I'll look it back up tomorrow and see if I just had a brain fart. Don't Know

ITSAV6 · VP Red (105 octane) Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 183

All Grand Ams look alike lol. Laughing

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Site Admin · Site Admin Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 640

Turns out the picture I saw got taken down and replaced, they had the wrong one up! Whew, I thought old age was hitting in. Even looking at the correct car, I still think they should have done more with it.

ITSAV6 · VP Red (105 octane) Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 183

Some of the concept cars look pretty mean,but 4 doors.... Puke

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Frank · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject:

The only issues with the 05GTO was that it was boring and ugly and far too expensive. It had all the power and handling you could ask for in a street car with a back seat. It just always looked like it was standing still.
The problem is, all the new GM bodies (except Caddys and Vettes) are fairly ugly and mondane.

GM needs to come up with a GTO that has an exciting body, and that comes in under $25K. Personally, I'd gladly give up things like PW, PDL, and a lot of other fluff for a 400hp 2 door hard top with 5 or 6 speed manual, a bullet proof rearend, fantastic handling, and the right price.

Real muscle cars were not usually adorned with a lot of options. Options add weight. Horse power and torque, handling and killer good looks, and a price tag MOST people can deal with. That's the ticket.
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hayes00gt · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

The 04 GTO only has a LS1 in it with a rated 350 horse motor... but it dynos more than that... very nice cars.

Frank · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:56 pm Post subject:

350 is plenty. Like I said only problem with the GTO was mondane looks, and high price. Other than that, damn good car. Quick, agile, and responsive. Just boring to look at. Thumbright

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Site Admin · Site Admin Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 640

Got to agree with Frank. Very boring to look at. Package is nice, just not the looks.

hayes00gt · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject:

i think 07 its suppose to get a renewed look its own body not the holden manaro body.

redsn95 · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:53 pm Post subject:

bout time
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ITSAV6 · VP Red (105 octane) Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 183

I don't like the Grand Am look or the IRS. GM said it was supposed to compete with BMW....WTF?????? It is the GTO for God's sake! The first American muscle car! It should be hunting stangs,f bodies etc...not Z3's! Angry

Of course I don't like the Charger either. Not very pretty but 4 doors? Angry

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Frank · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 6:37 am Post subject: Re: .....

ITSAV6 · VP Red (105 octane) Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 183

Well, actually muscle cars started in the 50's. THe GTO was the first midsized car, low priced, striped down, high performance car. I could never understand how it came to be known as the "First Muscle Car". It might be the popular opinion, but it not correct, or accurate.[/quote]

http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/general/musclecars-definition.shtml

I know there were some hot cars in the 50's and that's where the trend kinda started rolling good. What size was the engine in a 55-57 Chevy?
The baddest one was the fuel inj version in 57 and it was a 283.
I don't consider the f bodies and stangs to be muscle cars,they are pony cars. They are between muscle and sports cars.
Chrysler had some hemi motors out in the 50's too.
What do you consider the 1st muscle car?
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