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The GTO concept has a 6.3-liter V-8 engine with 500 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 500 lb.-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm. It also has a six-speed manual transmission, modified brakes, bigger wheels and tires and new exhaust. The bright orange exterior features a new hood, fender, quarter panel, spoiler, front and rear fascia and rockers.
The modified GTO is an "Employee Enthusiasm" vehicle, an internal volunteer program that gives younger GM engineers the opportunity to manage a concept car from start to finish. The first public showing for the concept GTO will be at a Woodward Dream Cruise press conference at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Pioneer Park in Royal Oak. They will then be on display at Athens Coney Island throughout the Cruise. |
The GTO concept has a 6.3-liter V-8 engine with 500 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 500 lb.-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm. It also has a six-speed manual transmission, modified brakes, bigger wheels and tires and new exhaust. The bright orange exterior features a new hood, fender, quarter panel, spoiler, front and rear fascia and rockers.
The modified GTO is an "Employee Enthusiasm" vehicle, an internal volunteer program that gives younger GM engineers the opportunity to manage a concept car from start to finish. The first public showing for the concept GTO will be at a Woodward Dream Cruise press conference at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Pioneer Park in Royal Oak. They will then be on display at Athens Coney Island throughout the Cruise. |
Somebody get Danny up to Michigan!!!
This sounds like it will force him to get his checkbook out... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_wink.gif |
500HP / 500ft of torque?
geez !! thats a monster. is that the new Z07 motor? |
Cool, maybe this GTO might look something like a GTO.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Somebody get Danny up to Michigan!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Champ, just get me some good pictures. I just left Florida, and I am in no mood to travel right now.... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bonneville Joe:
Cool, maybe this GTO might look something like a GTO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It better NOT look like the 60's-70's. We don't need any boxy, bulky, outdated looks. |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>We don't
need any boxy, bulky, outdated looks. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Just for my curiosity, who is we? http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif |
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So Nick, what do you think?
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goathead:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>We don't need any boxy, bulky, outdated looks. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Just for my curiosity, who is we? http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> "We" is evidently the person Nicks signature is aimed at, especially considering their last, (and first) 37 posts. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brew:
So Nick, what do you think? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I think it looks great!! I like my 04 alot and even it's smooth looks, but I'm no dummy. That is the bomb. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif It may be hinting at the 06-07 design. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif |
Still only one exhaust pipe? The front end does look great though.
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That car looks awesome. Well now I can sleep
it doesn't look like the 60's GTO. That would have been a shame. |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 70455RA:
Still only one exhaust pipe? The front end does look great though. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Duals out both sides. The pic is just to dark. Has splitters like the 64 and 72 GTO's. |
looks like a mustang with the scoop in front of the rear wheel. but a lot better then the 04. but not as good as it should .
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i hear capacity is 389cubes, im just picturing it... 500hp , 500 tq..
the scoops, the bulges, the dish on the rims... awesome... I LOVE IT !!! |
Wow! I like it! Love the front end and other body work. It does look like a 94-98 Mustang on the sides but that's ok. If this is the direction they are going, I would definately buy one in 3-4 yrs when I'm out of college. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...on_biggrin.gif
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I like it, it kind of looks like a cross between the '99 Concept GTO and the '04 GTO.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EBJudge:
I like it, it kind of looks like a cross between the '99 Concept GTO and the '04 GTO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That is exactly what I was thinking also. http://www.carphotoalbums.com/photos...ept-FA-med.jpg http://www.yenko.net/attachments/94153-IM001894.jpg |
From my wife:
'It looks ok but not muscle enough, it should be bigger. It's like the mini versions of muscle cars. I guess there are plenty of small fast cars it just doesn't look like what I think a GTO should look like.' Ok, I think I'll have to take her to see an '04 again so she can see how big they really are. 'Mini version'? 'Mini version'?? I don't know, it's a modern GTO you can't expect it to look like a '69 (or '65, or '73...), but, I definitely like this better than the '04. I think the hood scoops need to be farther towards the front so they could be more effective, since it looks like it has a Ram Air intake. It needs to be more like the '99 Concept here. |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EBJudge:
I like it, it kind of looks like a cross between the '99 Concept GTO and the '04 GTO. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ditto The wheels are too generic though, need to stand out a bit. Love that spoiler and the color of course. |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by humbler:
The wheels are too generic though, need to stand out a bit. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree, I kind of like those big honeycombs on the '99 Concept, but it definitely needs some wheels that look different. |
You know how everyone thinks it has 500HP ... Im here to tell ya it has MORE! http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...s/icon_eek.gif
http://www.autodeadline.com/detail?s...40599&mime=JPG http://www.micro-op.com.au/execls1/dreamcruisegto.jpg Old meets new as General Motors' Executive Director of Advanced Design Studios Kip Wasenko, left, shows GM's 2004 "Dream Cruise Edition" Pontiac GTO with a 389 cubic inch, that generates 575hp to Ken Orlowski, of Romeo, MI August 17, 2004. Orlowski restored this 1964 Pontiac GTO. Both Wasenko and Orlowski will drive their GTO's in the 2004 Woodward Dream Cruise Saturday August 21, 2004. Photo:Joe Polimeni/General Motors |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>It does look like a 94-98 Mustang <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sure does. If you cna't beat them, join them.... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goathead:
Sure does. If you cna't beat them, join them.... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif http://forums.bradbarnett.net/upload...1092977361.jpg |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goathead:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>It does look like a 94-98 Mustang <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sure does. If you cna't beat them, join them.... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Okkk... You must have bad eyes. I see no resemblence to the Mustang at all. |
I'd sell vacuums door to door if I had to in order to get a car payment scraped up! That is hot! GM makes that and I won't be able to resist anymore.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Okkk... You must have bad eyes. I see no resemblence to the Mustang at all.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.yenko.net/attachments/94153-IM001894.jpg http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/a/02/4a/54/e4_1.JPG Who's eyes were that? http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif This cart is getting much closer for sure. But why not be real, it is becomming a Mustang clone. I think your eyes, or brain, is the one that needs checking.... :eek |
Well they are both 2 door coupes, I'll give you that GH.
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I like it. Hopefully some one at GM will look at the positive comments the car is sure to generate and use it in the future. Building a great car is not rocket science. Get the consumer involved in the process and they will tell you exactly what they want.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nickv:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goathead: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>It does look like a 94-98 Mustang <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sure does. If you cna't beat them, join them.... http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Okkk... You must have bad eyes. I see no resemblence to the Mustang at all. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Goathead forgot to finish my quote where I said I liked it. But yeah it does resemble the Mustang from the sides only! This is what the sides reminded me of when I first saw it. (My brother has a Turbo '97 Mustang GT) http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif I still love that GTO though! http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/attachments/94153-IM001894.jpg |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Goathead forgot to finish my quote where I said I liked it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
79, I like it too, but these guy's just can't face reality. It does look a lot like a Mustang...I never said that was bad, now did I? http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_rolleyes.gif |
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The car looks better in stock form every time a new pic pops up. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g.../icon_razz.gif
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Can't they come up with something a little more original. Although, I dig the motor. Have you seen the new issue of Popular Hot Rodding. That Horton guy did a concept of a new GTO next to a new Charger. Looks good. Better than the orange car.
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got a scan?
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Hmmm - I have to admit I like the muscular rear haunches on this version, but the whole thing looks a little "boy racer" (or is that "ricer") to me. I could probably live with it (heck, I've owned 3 Firebirds), but this entire direction (stylistically) seems to contradict with Pontiac's stated intent to compete in the BMW arena. BMW drivers aren't going to like the gee whiz styling, and a younger buyer who might now be intrigued by it doesn't have $30K+ to fork over for it. Come to think of it, wasn't this the same type of marketing that helped kill the Firebird - powerful, look-at-me, look-at-me styling, and a price tage that few folks interested in "look-at-me" styling could afford?
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bret:
Can't they come up with something a little more original. Although, I dig the motor. Have you seen the new issue of Popular Hot Rodding. That Horton guy did a concept of a new GTO next to a new Charger. Looks good. Better than the orange car. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually the ONLY thing that looks good on that GTO concept is the hood. Otherwise it doesn't do a thing for me. http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachm...achmentid=2726 |
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