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2005 Pontiac GTOPontiac's reborn muscle car gets more power for 2005. GTO is based on a car built by Holden, GM's Australian branch, and is...
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Pontiac's reborn muscle car gets more power for 2005. GTO is based on a car built by Holden, GM's Australian branch, and is offered only as a midsize coupe. A modified Chevrolet Corvette V8, now up from 5.7-to 6.0-liters and 350 to 400 horsepower, drives the GTO's rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control, and a limited-slip differential are standard. Performance tires with 17-inch wheels are the only wheel-tire combination. GTO seats four and comes with leather upholstery, in-dash CD changer, and remote keyless entry. Side airbags, sunroof, and antiskid system are unavailable. New for '05 is a standard hood with twin open air scoops. Pontiac says the scoops provide engine cooling, but no performance advantage. A scoopless hood is a no-cost option.
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A step in the right direction... but still a ways to go.
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Pros: Acceleration with the manual, improved handling, sexy interior, price.
Cons: Ergonomically challenged, automatic hesitates badly. exterior styling is weak.
This redo of the old GTO concept starts out with the same engine found in the Corvette - a solid 400 HP monster that moves this car along very quickly indeed. I test drove both the automatic and stick. They are worlds apart - the stick responds instantly to the gas pedal while the automatic gathers itself up before lunging forward. The interior looks better than it feels for some reason. Seating is not up to the best from Europe or even Japan, but then this is a GTO after all. For a price in the low $30's this is a monster car. The handling is light years ahead of the classic GTO's I have been in, and the brakes do their job adequately as well. Gas mileage and insurance will be deal breakers for some, but there is little competition in this price range for a classic muscle car. Not for everyone, but if you do buy one, do not, repeat do not, buy the automatic.
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