Vehicle Description
1993 GMC Typhoon 2 Dr Turbo AWD SUV
Like the GMC Syclone, the Typhoon is powered by a 4.3 L LB4 V6
engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake
manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48mm twin bore
throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine. With this
engine, the Typhoon produces 280 hp (209 kW) and 350 lb ft (475 N
m) of torque. The engine is a modified version of the Vortec engine
found in the standard Jimmy, which originally produced 190 hp (142
kW). The engine uses a Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8 cm2 turbocharger
producing 14 psi of boost and a Garrett Water/Air intercooler, as
well as revised intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds,
and a 48 mm (2 in) twin-bore throttle body from the 5.7 L GM
Small-Block engine. The Typhoon sends power to all four wheels
through a 4L60 4-speed automatic transmission and a BorgWarner 4472
(the Syclone used a BorgWarner 1372) transfer case splitting torque
with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Other features include
upgraded brakes, a limited slip rear differential and sport
modifications to the standard suspensions. Unlike the Syclone, the
Typhoon featured an air-operated self-leveling rear suspension. The
GMC Typhoon is a high-performance SUV, produced from 1991 to 1993
by GMC. The Typhoon was based on the 1991 GMC Jimmy. During tests
by Car and Driver, the Typhoon was capable of accelerating from
0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, and could do a quarter-mile run in 14.1
seconds at 95 mph. Car and Driver compared the Typhoon's
performance favorably to the Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette, and
Nissan 300ZX Turbo.
