Vehicle Description
2006 Pontiac GTO
Initially, the GTO was powered by GM's LS1 V8 making 350hp. For
2005, Pontiac slid the LS2 6.0-liter V8 under the hood, good for
400 hp. Blasting from zero to 60 in less than 5.5 seconds and
blitzing the quarter-mile in under 14 ticks means a 2005 Pontiac
GTO will simply embarrass nearly any old Goat you could name.
Certainly not an old goat in this 1 owner, title verified 11,286
mile, 2006 GTO from Pontiac. Now with 400hp a homologation of
Holden and European style looks, the dyed in the wool GTO fans may
not like the new aero look but will relish the performance which
the classics cannot even come close to. Only a 3-year run for this
car, and it is now an instant classic. It's only fault with the
public back in the day was the Holden/Euro styling which has nary a
hint of retro on it.
Exterior
This styling means that each unit from every company essentially
takes on the same traits, and this ubiquitous example plays along
exactly with the game. With no reference to the past conquests,
integrated headlights, front bumper and lower fog lights are
aerodynamically inserted and smoothed over. A slight reference to
Pontiac in form is the deeply inset split front honeycomb grille in
black with the arrowhead badge, our consignor notes that the
original grilles are included with the purchase. A hood scoop has
been carved into the hood and sports dual openings. All panels are
bathed in Impulse Blue Metallic, and it's electric! A flared rocker
panel moves rearward to a greenhouse long sloping rear glass that
ends with a rear spoiler. More integrated taillights rear bumper
and finally a black roll pan with a GTO logo flanked by dual zoom
tube chrome tipped exhaust. Optional 18" 5 spoke aluminum wheels on
all 4 corners with 235/40ZR18 high performance blackwall tires and
all black trimmings around windows keep it simple.
Interior
Fashioned from curved molded vinyl and a strip of suede, the door
panels are as aerodynamic as the exterior. High back extra bolster
support buckets in charcoal gray leather, have an embroidered GTO
in their uppers. These seats are power adjustable and present with
only fine wear that comes with careful use and age. In back is a 2
plus 2 bench setup, stretching from B pillar to B pillar. In the
center is a curved molded console that makes its way gracefully
upward and melting into the dash. On its way is a 6-disc AM/FM/CD
radio, green screen readout for information and fan and temp knobs.
The dash borrows styling directly from Porsche with the overlapping
circle gauges, and more green readouts, under a curved dash top
visor. Black carpet for the floors and more molded panels covered
with slightly fuzzy material for the headliner.
Drivetrain
Stuffed under the curved dual vented hood is a living breathing 6.0
Liter V8 LS2 engine. It is in very good condition as is the entire
engine bay with no corrosion or rust, all original. EFI feeds it,
and a T56 6-speed manual transmission with a 3.46 limited slip rear
finishes up the drivetrain. Did I mention it puts out 400
horses?!
Undercarriage
Up on the lift some road dirt is noted but almost no surface rust
and all structurally sound with the unibody construction. All
independent suspension, and all power disc brakes, all around for
this car.
Drive-Ability
As expected, this car fired right up, and performed like a 400hp
car should on the test track. Seat pushing acceleration, rail like
handling, and quick stopping were the norm. All functions were
performing as they should, and it is a smooth highway cruiser with
low noise factor. We kept our seat time short as to preserve the
low mileage count on the odometer, but we still had a smashingly
good time.
A nice example of the new version of the GTO even though someone
would have to tell me it's a GTO if the badges were not there.
Holden/Euro styling has taken over, and now we have an aero car
with a big mill. Which in the entire picture is not too bad!
VIN DECODE
6G2VX12U96L531574
6-Australia
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
VX-V2 Series GTO
1-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
U-6.0L LS2 V8
9-Check Digit
6-2006
L-Elizabeth Plant, Australia
531574-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
