Vehicle Description
What was the fastest production vehicle available in 1991? If you
said GMC Syclone, you are correct. Here's a great opportunity to
own a historic performance vehicle that has been driven less than
2200 miles. Less than 3000 were built. The 4.3 liter turbocharged
V6 is larger and more powerful that even that on the Buick Grand
National. A high performance fuel system and engine oil cooler are
serious performance hardware. It also has a high capacity
transmission cooling package for the 4-speed automatic. With
all-wheel drive and a limited slip differential,the Syclone will
launch with nearly anything, classic or modern. The truck gained
notoriety from articles, particularly the September 1991 issue of
Car & Driver, describing an impromptu matchup between a Syclone and
a new Ferrari 348ts, and guess who wins. This limited production,
rules bending hot rod, brought the hardware to lay claim as the
fastest production vehicle of 1991, the only year it was produced,
(although some sources say 3 were built in 1992). In addition to
the turbo, the engine also has a Garrett water/air intercooler.
This vehicle was ahead of its time! It ran through a 700R4
automatic. Smart move, as a clutch would likely have a short life
with this much power and the tenacious grip of all-wheel drive. It
also has a high capacity transmission cooling package. The
Borg-Warner transfer case is tuned to send 65% of the torque to the
rear axle, and 35% to the front. The suspension has been set up for
superior handling too. The Syclone package comes with a unique
front facia and ground effects, graphics and a dedicated interior
package with red piping. It was ahead of its time in the content
department as well. This Syclone is adorned with power steering,
power anti-lock brakes, power windows, locks, air conditioning,
cruise control, and premium stereo. The special instrumentation
includes not only a tach, but also a turbo boost gauge. The Syclone
is the forerunner of the performance truck and SUV trend that
persists today. So it's collectible. Even Jay Leno has owned one.
To take full advantage of the power and handling capabilities of
the truck, it's been fitted with ZR1 wheels and massive 275mm
performance tires all around. The original aluminum wheels were
unique to the Syclone and they are included with the original
tires.
