Vehicle Description
7115 2006 Pontiac GTO Hardtop
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 title verified 56,882 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 new headlights, front bumper and lower fog lights are
aerodynamically inserted and smoothed over. A slight reference to
Pontiac in form is the flush mounted split front honeycomb grille
in black with the red arrowhead badge in the center. A hood scoop
has been carved into the hood and sports dual openings, just like
the GTO's of yore. All panels are bathed in Phantom Black Metallic,
and it's menacing! We note a few chip offs and scuffs on the
bumpers as well as the lower rocker panels,but certainly no rust.
These flared rocker panels move 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 finish out the
back. 17-inch 5 spoke polished and riveted wheels on all 4 corners
come with 245/45ZR17 high performance blackwall tires from the 28th
week of 2022 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 and black screen readout for information and fan and
temp knobs. The dash borrows styling directly from Porsche with the
overlapping circle gauges, and perfectly contrasting red 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 save for a cold
air intake. EFI feeds it, and a T56 6-speed manual transmission
with a new clutch and a 3.46 geared 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 power disc brakes are seen all around
for this car. Factory dual exhaust is on for the exhale and works
with Flowmaster mufflers to create that perfect LS melody.
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 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!
6G2VX12U66L829614
6-Australia
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
VX-V2 Series GTO
1-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
U-6.0L LS2 V8
6-Check Digit
6-2006
L-Elizabeth Plant, Australia
829614-Sequential Unit Number
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