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Pontiac GTO

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Pontiac GTO
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac GTO
Generally acknowledged as the first factory-built muscle car, the name was borrowed from Ferrari where is stood for Gran Turisomo Omologato.  Now its the top collectible cars of its era.

Specifications:
Engine
Type:  V8
Construction:  cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear:  2 valves per cylinder operated  by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke:  4.15in x 4.21in
Displacement:  455 cubic inch
Compression Ratio:  8.4:1
Induction System:  Single Rochester 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power:  335 bhp at 4,800 rpm
Maximum torque:  412 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm
Transmission
TurboHydramatic 400  or 4-speed manual
Body/Chassis
Perimeter chassis with 2-door coupe or 2-door convertible bodywork
Running Gear
Steering:  Recirculating ball
Front suspension:  Double wishbones with coil springs, revalved shocks and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension:  Live axle with trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs, revalved shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Brakes:  Discs front, drums rear
Wheels:  Honeycombs, 14-in x 7 in.
Tires:  G60x14
Dimensions
Length:  205.1 inches
Width:  76.7 inches
Height:  52 inches
Wheelbase:  112.0 inches
Track:  61in front, 60in rear 
Weight:  3,894 lbs.

Production Years:
1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972





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