Vehicle Description
1992 GMC Typhoon
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.
For consignment, a 1992 GMC Typhoon. Powered by 4.3 liters of V6
engine, with a TurboTweak performance chip and a turbocharger to
help it along, a host of added in gauges, as well as some Belltech
suspension mods and a rebuilt and worked 700R4 automatic
transmission add up to one serious performer. 1 of 1,262 produced
with black on black in 1992, this one is well preserved showing
127,739 title verified actual miles on the odometer.
Exterior
Looking much like a mild mannered GMC Jimmy save for the flared
rocker add ons, and blackened windows and trimmings, the only thing
giving it away was the Typhoon badging, which has been removed for
an even stealthier look. Otherwise it could be your soccer mom
everyday driver retaining anonymous, going about its everyday
business. Straight steel, all black nice paint with a few
imperfections and inclusions, and tinted windows with even a roof
rack keep up the secrecy. Keeping all 4 wheels of this pocket
rocket SUV on the ground are the factory 16-inch aluminum wheels
wrapped in 245/50R16 radials showing a 5th week of 2019 manufacture
date. Darth Vader menacing indeed!
Interior
With enough black leather to cloak the entire entourage of the band
Whitesnake, leather buckets present upfront, and a rear fold down
bench with large cushy armrests are within a clean original
interior. Some light wear is noted on the leather seating up front
along with age folds and wrinkles that match the mileage shown. A
nice gray dash is fronting the passengers, and save for some
aftermarket "A" pillar mounted AEM air/fuel ratio, oil and water
temperature gauges, its stock GM build. Clean black carpeting
floods the floors and a center console setup in between the
buckets. An aftermarket AM/FM/CD player is within the dash, and a
full array of factory gauges present themselves in front of the
driver and are backed up by the aged leather wrapped steering
wheel. Behind the rear seats we note an added speaker box, amp and
bass tube along with a relocated battery.
Drivetrain
The money shot if you will, within an all clean engine bay, we see
a 4.3 liter turbocharged V6 mill. A cold air intake and TurboTweak
Velosytyperformance chip has been added to up the pony count. A
rebuilt in 2020 and upgraded to hold 700hp 700R4 4-speed automatic
is now strapped on to the back of the engine and sports a billet
3,200rpm stall converter. The rear axle is a 10 bolt design andis a
3.73 posi setup and the front axle is equipped the same. A
multitude of receipts are included to back up the rebuild of the
engine and transmission.
Undercarriage
Just a slight bit of surface rust on the usual suspects, but
otherwise a clean and rust free structure and underside. Wilwood
power disc brakes are on front, and power drums for the rear and we
note the addition of a Wilwood master cylinder. A single piped
stainless steel muffler system hangs underneath. Belltech Nitro 2
drop shocks on all 4 corners dampen the ride and work with the
independent torsion bar suspension in the front and the lowered 2"
leaf spring arrangement in the rear.
Drive-Ability
With it's evil black stare I slipped inside and was impressed by
the comfortable leather buckets. She fired right up and on the test
track it performed above my expectations. It definitely opened my
eyes, and woke me up when pressing the accelerator, as I did not
expect that! Great acceleration, smooth cruise, bias free panic
stopping, and firm positive shifting for the automatic. Fun fun
fun, a wolf in wolf's clothing if you will with all functions
operating as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
If you're ready to become one of the elite Typhoon owners and join
the ranks of Clint Eastwood, John F. Kennedy Jr, and Bob Seger then
head on down to the Classic Auto Mall and make this black storm
your own. A rebuilt and upgraded transmission and a V6 engine and a
turbo system, this black beauty is ready to rock and roll. As a
side note, the towing capability of this truck is ZERO, the only
thing it can haul is ASS!!!
1GDCT18Z7N0812220
1-USA
G-General Motors
D-GMC
C-4001-5000 GVWR
T-Small 4X4
1-1/2 Ton
8-Utility 2 Door
Z-4.3L V6
7-Check Digit
N-1992
O-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
812220-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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