View allAll Photos Tagged GTO
Pontiac GTO convertible, a very nice example of one... And two ladies rather enthralled with the show...
The three fathers of GTO can be called the engineers of Pontiac - Russell Gee (engine specialist), Bill Collins (chassis specialist) and chief engineer John DeLorean. In early 1963 GM management issuaed and edict banning divisions from involvment in auto racing. At the time Pontiac's main focus was on performance, hence racing was an inportant component of the strategy. But when GM banned factory sponsored racing, Pontiac's young, visionary management turned its attention to emphasizing street performance. The name GTO was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO and it was DeLorean's idea. GTO in italian is Gran Turismo Omonogato (Grand Tourer Homologated - english). In other words - officially certified for racing in the Grand tourer class.
The GTO was basically a violation of GM policy limiting the A-body intermediate line to a maximum engine displacement of 330 cu in (5.4 L). Since the GTO was an option package and not standard equipment, it could be considered to fall into a loophole in the policy. Pontiac General Manager Elliot "Pete" Estes approved the new model, although sales manager Frank Bridge, who did not believe it would find a market, insisted on limiting initial production to no more than 5,000 cars. Had the model been a failure, Estes likely would have been reprimanded. As it turned out, it was a great success.
Pontiac GTO have experienced four generations an is still alive. This GTO model is from the very last - fourth generation. It started its era in 2004, relaunched in US, based on the Holden Monaro's V platform. It also become quite popular among so called Tuner's generation. And thos model is not an exception. It has modified body kit - fattened mudguard areas, modified bumpers, hood. It also uses modified interior as well as large wheels to feel more racy. Huge V8 under the hood, 17 studs wide, little more than 37 studs long, blue with blue/black sporty interior. Quite roomy for a race car. Rear seats features foldable armrest at the middle.
Hope you'll like it a bit =)
10 so far, still not had enough! There was actually another one parked 100 metres away down the road! Who says GTOs are rare?!
I have seen this car a few times and I need to post a shot to because I don't have any.
Ferrari built five 288 GTO Evoluzione models with more aggressive and aerodynamic body styling and increased power. The engine in the 288 GTO Evoluzione originally put out as much as 650 hp (480 kW). With weight of 940 kg (2,072 lb) the car had a top speed of 225 mph (362 km/h). These cars form the clearest visual link between the 288 GTO and the F40 soon to follow.
Only three 288 GTO Evoluziones are still in existence, with one at the Galleria Ferrari museum in Maranello.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wl5exJbynk&feature=share&...
Follow me on:
100% 0.6 PMG
Finally made my first car collection! :D Like the title, these cars are the Ferrari 288 GTO, but in different colors.
Please comment / favorite, I worked really hard on these.
Car: Mitsubishi GTO.
Engine: 2960cc V6
Year of manufacture: 1997.
Date of first registration in the UK: 7th August 2007.
Place of registration: Not known.
Date of last MOT: 30th November 2023.
Mileage at last MOT: 74,929.
Date of last V5 issued: 1st December 2021.
Date taken: 26th February 2024.
Album: Carspotting 2024
First generation of very successful model line - Pontiac GTO. This is GTO 389 from 1966 know also as tripower. The model was made for LUGNuts challenge "Two of a kind" as one of the parner moels. Other was fourth generation GTO - a tuner vershion from 2004.
www.facebook.com/IcelandicMotors/
www.youtube.com/user/Adrenalinmotorsport
fineartamerica.com/profiles/photosby-ragnarsson.html?tab=...
Hægt er að fá myndir à fullri upplausn gegn vægu gjaldi sigurbjorn67@gmail.com
Just before I saw that beast, my brother and me were talking about the GTOs' in Qatar when suddenly it appeared!!
The best GTO I'd say!
Ferrari 599 GTO - Qatar Doha Landmark
Follow me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StreetSpotsCarsNbDriverPhotography
Follow me on 6SpeedOnline: www.6speedonline.com/forums/photography/262472-nb-driver-...
This is a very sharp looking Pontiac GTO from 1967. GTO's from this era (66-67) are personal favorites(not that other years are anything to sneeze at). They have a very menacing look just standing still. Which is essential to any "Muscle Car" in my opinion.
Ferrari 599 GTO
Circuit du Castellet (Paul Ricard HTTT) - Var - France
Caméra Nikon D80
Lens Nikkor 70-200
Exposition 0,004 sec (1/250)
Ouverture f/7.1
Longueur focale 95 mm
Vitesse ISO 100
Pontiac GTO 1966. By 1964 the time was right for muscle cars (and Pony cars), and John DeLorean at GM wanted Pontiac to have a slice of the action. So taking the A-body Tempest Le Mans, he found a loophole in the GM regulations which forbid small cars having big engines and created the GTO package which showed a 4-barrel 325 bhp 6,364cc (389) under the hood. There were other styling and trim options and some engineering to match the power, apart from retaining drum brakes. Sales of 5,000 units were expected, but were exceeded 6-fold. The 1965 Tempest range (including GTO) got longer, styling got more extreme, and the car got vertical headlamps and a hood scoop.In 1966 the GTO finally became an official model line, and the Tempest body became longer, more curvy and with a coke bottle waist line. For 1967 there was an optional 400 cu.in. engine and more styling changes. A new car was brought out for 1968.
www.teamspeed.com/forums/ferrari-gt/44238-ferrari-599-gto...
Ferrari 599 GTO - Official Teamspeed Photo Thread!
From Tucson Cars & Coffee, August 2015. More at my facebook page here: www.facebook.com/otisblankphotography
Lens: Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S 50mm F/1.4 (factory converted to AI)