Vehicle Description
As General Motors' stalwart and devoutly focused truck brand, GMC
has produced years of tough and innovative workhorses that are
often completely overlooked by classic car investors. But, when it
comes to restoration, dedicated fans of the 'Professional Grade'
division have a rich legacy of preserving unique and exceptionally
well-done offerings that cause a big stir every time they roll out
of the garage. A proven platform that celebrates the uniqueness of
all-American performance, this sweet Typhoon capitalizes on GM's
solid engineering and GMC's innate exclusivity. And, whether you're
a diehard GMC fan, an old school truck lover or just a curious
buyer who's looking for something a bit different, it's a cool
classic that 'fires on all cylinders'!
ALL BUSINESS
After blowing the doors off the houses of many global sports cars
with their awesome Syclone pickup, GMC decided they'd just go ahead
and reign over everyone's performance parade with the superb
Typhoon SUV. But unfortunately, the corporation's own bureaucracy
killed the world-beating SUV after just two years on the market,
limiting production to 4,700 units. This exceptional Typhoon,
reflecting a collection of straight surfaces that are scored by
even gaps and textured by factory-correct trim, is one of only 98
trucks dressed in iconic Black and Gray paint for the 1993 model
year. That pigment, believed to be largely original, has been
professionally sealed in a glossy layer of clear. And today, this
GMC rolls as one crisp and clean classic that's fit to both drive
and display!
TURBO TANK
GM's stalwart 4300 V6 has, through a myriad of engineering changes,
anchored the company's truck line for close to 40 years. For
Typhoon duty, the LB4 4300 saw significant mechanical upgrades.
Better pistons and better breathing intake and exhaust manifolds
joined a Mitsubishi TD06-17C turbocharger, a Garrett water/air
intercooler and a 48mm twin-bore throttle body that was borrowed
from Chevrolet's 5.7 liter V8. All those carefully calculated
tweaks and improvements added up to a very impressive 280
horsepower and 350 lb./ft. of V8-slaying torque. And that meant the
truck's strip-scorching times would not only best GM's own Camaro
and Corvette, but also catapult it to the forefront of 1990s
performance! Mechanically, everything, from this GMC's dry oil pan
to its aftermarket air intake, is clean, lean and largely
weather-free. And one glance at our high-resolution photos is all
it takes to see that the truck has been meticulously maintained by
loving enthusiasts.
A NIMBLE TANK, THAT IS...
With that kind of power on tap, it should come as no surprise that
GM equipped the bottom of this Jimmy with a host of noteworthy
upgrades. Behind the raucous engine, a reliable 4L60 automatic
makes the most of a factory 10-bolt that's finished with sporty,
3.42 gears. That gearbox twists torque to BorgWarner all-wheel
drive, which sends 35% of its power to the front wheels. Speaking
of front wheels, this truck's massive meats are pointed by factory
power steering. Speaking of power-assist, the truck's
power-assisted brake system is one of the first to be fully
accompanied by standard anti-lock technology. The truck's
Typhoon-exclusive self-leveling suspension has been augmented with
a roster of Belltech components that includes lowering blocks,
lowering keys, oversized sway bars, springs and shocks. And power
meets the pavement through New Old Stock alloys, which spin
245/50R16 Ohtsu FP7000s around carefully restored center caps.
SPEED AND COMFORT
Inside this clean cruiser, you'll find an original leather interior
that's loaded with features like power windows, power door locks,
Cruise Control and a tilting steering wheel. In front of that
wheel, factory buckets are big and welcoming. Opposite those seats,
a blocky dash frames factory telemetry next to factory Delco audio.
Below that dash, fade-free carpet frames a small console and a
simple factory shifter. And everything stays secure thanks to a
vigilant Viper Alarm.
Nobody scoffs at GMC's Syclone and Typhoon. Thanks to their
Professional Grade DNA, and an ability to whip pretty much any
street challenger, the trucks get big respect and much admiration.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab this brutish SUV and enjoy one
of the coolest classics on the planet!
HIGHLIGHTS
Exclusive, well-maintained GMC Typhoon that's largely original
One of only 2,200 GMC Typhoons produced for the 1993 model year
One of only 228 GMC Typhoons finished with Black and Gray paint
One of only 98 1993 GMC Typhoons finished with Black and Gray
paint
4.3 liter turbocharged V6 with an aftermarket air intake
4L60 4-speed automatic transmission
10-bolt rear axle with 3.42 gears
BorgWarner all-wheel drive
Factory air conditioning
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Lowered suspension with Belltech blocks, keys, sway bars, springs
and shocks
Original leather interior
Largely original paint that's been professionally clear coated
16-inch New Old Stock wheels with professionally restored center
caps
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
