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 2006 Pontiac
GTO will be the fastest goat you've ever ridden!
For consignment, a 2006 Pontiac GTO with a title verified 33,635
actual. Here's a one owner example, always garaged, and with a few
upgrade modifications. With just a three year production run and
limited numbers, GTO's are now mostly reserved for car shows and
club meets, and just 20 years later, seeing one on the street is a
rare treat!
Exterior
GTO generations would become increasingly aerodynamic, reaching its
peak with the final iteration; flush headlights, a smooth front
bumper and integrated fog lights make for a wind defying front,
complete with a graceful bow to Pontiac with the arrowhead up front
between the honeycomb grille. This Phantom Black Metallic example
has the hood scoop sporting dual openings, just like the GTO's of
yore. The slightly menacing profile continues out back where
smooth, Altezza style headlights over a touch of red over the black
bumper and stamped valance that also makes room for the dual
exhaust. 17-inch 5 spoke wheels are blackened here and wrapped in
245/40ZR17 tires with late 2019 date codes and things are so clean
and dark, it's hard to see where the rim ends and the sidewalls
begin! At distance, this is an Ace of spades, but our intrepid
photographer finds some minor imperfections including a small rough
spot on the hood, bubbling staining on the rocker panels, general
inclusions, and a few chin scrapes.
Interior
Fashioned from molded vinyl and suede, the black door panels are as
aerodynamic as the exterior. High back bolstered buckets in
charcoal black leather, have an embroidered GTO in their uppers and
along with the rear 2+2, present in excellent condition with only
the slightest signs of use on the driver's side. A four spoke
steering wheel fronts the dash which immediately reminds you of the
car's sporting nature with red faced, overlapping gauges in a black
and nickel frame. Two small gauges top the center stack like frog
eyes, followed by vents, A/C knobs, and the fully integrated
AM/FM/CD radio, all in great shape. A stout B&M short shifter
takes center stage between the seats wrapped in a red threaded boot
over black carpet and under a soft, formed headliner. The modest
trunk is adorned with a GTO branded fitted mat and walled by gray
panels.
Drivetrain
We find a clean engine bay housing the 6.0 liter LS2 V8 with an
astounding 400 horsepower, helped here with a Volant cold air
intake to mingle with the fuel injection. It's mated to a Tremec
T56 6-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle
and 3.46 gears with limited slip. Our consignor lets us know a new
clutch was added in 2024.
Undercarriage
All clean here as well with dual exhaust that travels through
MagnaFlow mufflers on its way to the back. Power disc brakes are on
board with slotted rotors and Brembo fronts and the fully
independent suspension includes Macpherson struts in front and a
multilink and coil springs in back. Koni shocks are on board along
with adjustable sway bars.
Drive-Ability
We take a comfortable seat in this winged chariot and bring the six
liter to life and are rewarded with a pleasing exhaust note. The
short shifter is a joy and so is the potential power underfoot as
we lap this dark ride around the test loop. Functionally,
everything is up to par 100%, no red or even yellow flags here as
everything works as it 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.
Despite the original consternation from GTO devotees in the early
2000's and roots in an Australian car, everyone has come to realize
that these GTOs do have a place in automotive history. No worries
gents, the 1964 GTO will always be revered as the great grandfather
of the muscle car movement, but these modern muscle cars of a now
defunct maker will appear more than just a footnote in the history
of American performance cars. This one represents the model
beautifully and provides the opportunity to own a low mileage
example.
6G2VX12U06L553396
6-Australia
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
VX-V2 Series GTO
1-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
U-6.0L LS2 V8
0-Check Digit
6-2006
L-Elizabeth Plant, Australia
553396-Sequential Unit Number
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