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Pontiac GTO

2008-06-14T15:49:46Z

65.73.82.104: /* Future Generations */

[[image:2006_GTO_silverleft.jpg|right|thumb|400px|'''The 2006 [[Pontiac]] GTO''']]
The [[Pontiac GTO]] nameplate was revived for the 2004 model year, now as an American-market version of the Australian-built [[Holden Monaro]]. This version sold poorly largely due to poor marketing and bland styling and was cancelled after 2006.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Pontiac GTO Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
Because it was only introduced in 2004, most of the updates for 2006 GTO consist of changes in available colors, both exterior and interior. It does, however, receive a modest redesign in the taillight section and some new wheels.

===Styles and Major Options===
[[image:2006_GTO_silverleftoutdoors.jpg|right|350px|thumb]]
The 2006 GTO is available in one base trim, powered by a 6.0L 400[[hp]] [[V8]] engine, 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] w/OD, and [[rear wheel drive]]. It features a sport suspension and 17" silver alloy wheels, and standard safety equipment can be found listed in the Safety section below. Some of the other standout features include:
*8-way power front sports seats
*Leather seating and leatherette door trim
*Manual front air conditioning
*10-speaker Blaupunkt AM/FM/6CD-changer audio system
*Cruise control
*Leather/metal-look telescopic tilt steering wheel & leather shift knob
*Rear wing spoiler
*Power windows, locks, mirrors

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Pontiac]] GTO can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/pontiac/gto/prices CarsDirect].

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=4>
'''GTO Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Trim1
</td>
<td>
Trim2
</td>
<td>
Trim3
</td>
<td>
Trim4
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$Price1
</td>
<td>
$Price2
</td>
<td>
$Price3
</td>
<td>
$Price4
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$Price1
</td>
<td>
$Price2
</td>
<td>
$Price3
</td>
<td>
$Price4
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
6.0L [[V8]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
6.0L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|auto]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
17/25
</td>
<td>
16/21
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===
Although accurate reliability information is yet unavailable for the latest 2006 GTO, the 2004 GTO received an overall Green rating from Automotive Information Systems. This indicates that the GTO had minimal problems in all categories surveyed.

===Safety===
There are no safety test results available on the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA website,] but according to [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=passenger_cars&segment=sporty_cars&rank=safety&year=2006 Autos.com,] the GTO ranked 8th in Safety in the site's Sporty Car category. Some of the standard safety equipment found on the GTO includes:
*ABS and driveline [[traction control]]
*[[Limited slip differential]]
*Front and rear anti-roll bars
*Four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Driver/passenger front-impact [[airbag]]s
*Side impact bars

===Photos===
<gallery>
image:800px-2005_Pontiac_GTO.jpg
image:2006_GTO_silverrightrear.jpg
Image:GTO-01.jpg
Image:Gto 1968.jpg
Image:Gtomuscle.jpg
</gallery>

===Colors===
A full list of colors for the GTO is viewable at [http://www.carsdirect.com/2004/pontiac/gto/colors CarsDirect.com.] Some of the available combinations are:

'''Exterior'''
*Impulse Blue Metallic
*Cyclone Gray Metallic
*Phantom Black Metallic
*Quicksilver Metallic
*Spice Red Metallic
*Torrid Red

'''Interior'''
*Black
*Blue
*Red
*Red and Black

===Main Competitors===
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]]
*[[Honda S2000]]
*[[Ford Mustang]]
*[[Nissan 350Z]]
*[[Subaru Impreza WRX STI]]
*[[Chevrolet Corvette]]
*[[Mazda RX-8]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are no [[hybrid]] models of the [[Pontiac]] GTO.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "despite its abundance of muscle, the GTO's projected 24-, 36-, 48- and 60-month residual values are so-so. At 24 months, the GTO is expected to retain 48-percent of its value and by 48 months, that number falls to 37 percent. In contrast, the [[Ford Mustang|Mustang GT]] is expected to retain 59-percent of its value after 24 months and 43-percent at 48 months."

==Criticisms==
*"Diehard Pontiac fans may take exception to the GTO's Aussie-inspired sheet metal. A short list of options doesn't leave much room for customizing. The audio system can't play MP3/CDs, there is no input jack for an iPod and side-impact airbags are nowhere to be found." - Kelley Blue Book

==Current Generation: (2004–Present)==
==2004==
The Pontiac GTO was relaunched in the United States in late 2003, based on the Holden Monaro's V platform. The fact that the new GTO is based on an entirely different vehicle (the "Old Goat" being a muscle car and the Holden Monaro being an Australian sports car) has provoked much criticism from muscle car enthusiasts, stating that redesigning the GTO from the ground up would be more nostalgic and would possibly bring better sales for the car. 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 transmission|automatic]]. The same model is sold in the United Kingdom as a Vauxhall.

Sales of the 2004 GTO were below expectations, forcing the brand to cut production to just 12,000 per year. The optional hood scoops slated for the 2005 model year were rushed into production in an effort to increase the sportiness of the car's image. There was a Pulse Red package, available only in 2004. It gave the buyer Pulse Red paint and exclusive red embroidery on the seats. Only 800 of these were made.

==2005==
The 2005 model year continued the optional hood scoops, split rear exhaust, optional 18" rims, and offered a new engine, the ''LS2'' engine. This increased power and torque in the GTO to 400 [[HP|hp]] (298 kW) and 400 ft·lb. The increased torque necessitated moving from the ''4L60-E'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] to the stronger ''4L65-E'' transmission. The colors Cyclone Grey and Torrid Red were added, while Barbados Blue and Cosmos Purple were dropped. The HVAC controls were ever-so-slightly modified also.

A special version of this vehicle is used for drifting.

==2006==
For the 2006 model year, the GTO gained two new colors, Spice Red and Brazen Orange, and dropped the Yellow Jacket color. Other minor additions are clear taillights, an unlock button added to the center console, illuminated steering wheel controls and increased motor speeds for seat movement.

On February 21, 2006, General Motors reportedly told dealers that it would halt imports of the GTO in September, making 2006 the last model year for the current GTO revival.

==Future Generations==
An entirely new GTO on a new platform (Zeta, shared also with a new Holden Commodore) should appear in or around 2008. Featuring more aggressive body work, the car may be a coupé with suicide doors, like the Mazda RX-8 and the [[Saturn ION|Saturn ION coupe]]. General Motors is considering how they may produce both the 2008 GTO and the [[Chevrolet Camaro|2007 Chevrolet Camaro]] without competing directly with each other. (UPDATE: It's 2008 and we've heard nothing about a new GTO - this is clearly false)

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==
{{Pontiac}}

==External Links==

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_GTO_%282004%29 Pontiac GTO (2004)], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_GTO_%282004%29&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Pontiac Vehicles|GTO]]
[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]]
[[Category:Coupes]]
[[Category:Sports Cars]]

Pontiac GTO

2008-06-14T15:49:27Z

65.73.82.104: /* Future Generations */

[[image:2006_GTO_silverleft.jpg|right|thumb|400px|'''The 2006 [[Pontiac]] GTO''']]
The [[Pontiac GTO]] nameplate was revived for the 2004 model year, now as an American-market version of the Australian-built [[Holden Monaro]]. This version sold poorly largely due to poor marketing and bland styling and was cancelled after 2006.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Pontiac GTO Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
Because it was only introduced in 2004, most of the updates for 2006 GTO consist of changes in available colors, both exterior and interior. It does, however, receive a modest redesign in the taillight section and some new wheels.

===Styles and Major Options===
[[image:2006_GTO_silverleftoutdoors.jpg|right|350px|thumb]]
The 2006 GTO is available in one base trim, powered by a 6.0L 400[[hp]] [[V8]] engine, 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] w/OD, and [[rear wheel drive]]. It features a sport suspension and 17" silver alloy wheels, and standard safety equipment can be found listed in the Safety section below. Some of the other standout features include:
*8-way power front sports seats
*Leather seating and leatherette door trim
*Manual front air conditioning
*10-speaker Blaupunkt AM/FM/6CD-changer audio system
*Cruise control
*Leather/metal-look telescopic tilt steering wheel & leather shift knob
*Rear wing spoiler
*Power windows, locks, mirrors

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Pontiac]] GTO can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/pontiac/gto/prices CarsDirect].

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=4>
'''GTO Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Trim1
</td>
<td>
Trim2
</td>
<td>
Trim3
</td>
<td>
Trim4
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''MSRP''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$Price1
</td>
<td>
$Price2
</td>
<td>
$Price3
</td>
<td>
$Price4
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=4>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$Price1
</td>
<td>
$Price2
</td>
<td>
$Price3
</td>
<td>
$Price4
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008>
<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=2>
'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
6.0L [[V8]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
</td>
<td>
6.0L [[V8]] [[automatic transmission|auto]]
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
17/25
</td>
<td>
16/21
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Reliability===
Although accurate reliability information is yet unavailable for the latest 2006 GTO, the 2004 GTO received an overall Green rating from Automotive Information Systems. This indicates that the GTO had minimal problems in all categories surveyed.

===Safety===
There are no safety test results available on the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA website,] but according to [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=passenger_cars&segment=sporty_cars&rank=safety&year=2006 Autos.com,] the GTO ranked 8th in Safety in the site's Sporty Car category. Some of the standard safety equipment found on the GTO includes:
*ABS and driveline [[traction control]]
*[[Limited slip differential]]
*Front and rear anti-roll bars
*Four wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Driver/passenger front-impact [[airbag]]s
*Side impact bars

===Photos===
<gallery>
image:800px-2005_Pontiac_GTO.jpg
image:2006_GTO_silverrightrear.jpg
Image:GTO-01.jpg
Image:Gto 1968.jpg
Image:Gtomuscle.jpg
</gallery>

===Colors===
A full list of colors for the GTO is viewable at [http://www.carsdirect.com/2004/pontiac/gto/colors CarsDirect.com.] Some of the available combinations are:

'''Exterior'''
*Impulse Blue Metallic
*Cyclone Gray Metallic
*Phantom Black Metallic
*Quicksilver Metallic
*Spice Red Metallic
*Torrid Red

'''Interior'''
*Black
*Blue
*Red
*Red and Black

===Main Competitors===
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]]
*[[Honda S2000]]
*[[Ford Mustang]]
*[[Nissan 350Z]]
*[[Subaru Impreza WRX STI]]
*[[Chevrolet Corvette]]
*[[Mazda RX-8]]

==Hybrid Models==
There are no [[hybrid]] models of the [[Pontiac]] GTO.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
According to [http://www.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "despite its abundance of muscle, the GTO's projected 24-, 36-, 48- and 60-month residual values are so-so. At 24 months, the GTO is expected to retain 48-percent of its value and by 48 months, that number falls to 37 percent. In contrast, the [[Ford Mustang|Mustang GT]] is expected to retain 59-percent of its value after 24 months and 43-percent at 48 months."

==Criticisms==
*"Diehard Pontiac fans may take exception to the GTO's Aussie-inspired sheet metal. A short list of options doesn't leave much room for customizing. The audio system can't play MP3/CDs, there is no input jack for an iPod and side-impact airbags are nowhere to be found." - Kelley Blue Book

==Current Generation: (2004–Present)==
==2004==
The Pontiac GTO was relaunched in the United States in late 2003, based on the Holden Monaro's V platform. The fact that the new GTO is based on an entirely different vehicle (the "Old Goat" being a muscle car and the Holden Monaro being an Australian sports car) has provoked much criticism from muscle car enthusiasts, stating that redesigning the GTO from the ground up would be more nostalgic and would possibly bring better sales for the car. 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 transmission|automatic]]. The same model is sold in the United Kingdom as a Vauxhall.

Sales of the 2004 GTO were below expectations, forcing the brand to cut production to just 12,000 per year. The optional hood scoops slated for the 2005 model year were rushed into production in an effort to increase the sportiness of the car's image. There was a Pulse Red package, available only in 2004. It gave the buyer Pulse Red paint and exclusive red embroidery on the seats. Only 800 of these were made.

==2005==
The 2005 model year continued the optional hood scoops, split rear exhaust, optional 18" rims, and offered a new engine, the ''LS2'' engine. This increased power and torque in the GTO to 400 [[HP|hp]] (298 kW) and 400 ft·lb. The increased torque necessitated moving from the ''4L60-E'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] to the stronger ''4L65-E'' transmission. The colors Cyclone Grey and Torrid Red were added, while Barbados Blue and Cosmos Purple were dropped. The HVAC controls were ever-so-slightly modified also.

A special version of this vehicle is used for drifting.

==2006==
For the 2006 model year, the GTO gained two new colors, Spice Red and Brazen Orange, and dropped the Yellow Jacket color. Other minor additions are clear taillights, an unlock button added to the center console, illuminated steering wheel controls and increased motor speeds for seat movement.

On February 21, 2006, General Motors reportedly told dealers that it would halt imports of the GTO in September, making 2006 the last model year for the current GTO revival.

==Future Generations==
An entirely new GTO on a new platform (Zeta, shared also with a new Holden Commodore) should appear in or around 2008. Featuring more aggressive body work, the car may be a coupé with suicide doors, like the Mazda RX-8 and the [[Saturn ION|Saturn ION coupe]]. General Motors is considering how they may produce both the 2008 GTO and the [[Chevrolet Camaro|2007 Chevrolet Camaro]] without competing directly with each other. (It's 2008 and we've heard nothing about a new GTO - this is clearly false)

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==
{{Pontiac}}

==External Links==

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_GTO_%282004%29 Pontiac GTO (2004)], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_GTO_%282004%29&action=history contributors].

[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:Pontiac Vehicles|GTO]]
[[Category:Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles]]
[[Category:Coupes]]
[[Category:Sports Cars]]