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How did the Pontiac GTO get its name?
The name, which was DeLorean’s idea, was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car. It is an Italian abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (“grand tourer homologated”), which means officially certified for racing in the grand tourer class.
What does GTO Goat mean?
The abbreviation stands for Gran Turismo Omolgato, which means a versatile car that can be used for racing in multiple events.
What’s the rarest GTO?
convertible Judge
Since only 108 convertibles were made under the name in 1969, the convertible Judge is the rarest of the trim.
How much did a 1965 GTO cost new?
With every available option, the GTO cost about US$ 4,500 and weighed around 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg). Most contemporary road tests used the more powerful Tri-Power engine and four-speed.
Which is faster G8 or GTO?
The GTO is faster. 40 more hp and 270 lbs lighter. The G8 should handle better than a stock GTO, but not a pedderized GTO.
How much did a 1966 GTO cost new?
If a consumer wanted to purchase a new 1966 GTO model, the base price for a sports coupe was $2,783 dollars. A hardtop model would have cost the consumer $2,847 and the popular convertible was priced at $3,082 dollars.
What is a 1968 GTO convertible worth?
Data based on 269 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1968 Pontiac GTO and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Pontiac Models.
| Bodystyles | Median Sale |
|---|---|
| Convertible | $33,000 |
| Hardtop Coupe | $22,000 |
What engines came in a 1967 GTO?
Raw power, courtesy of a standard 389- or 400-cubic-inch V-8. The original 6.5-liter engine (actually 6.4 until 1967) had a 4.06-inch bore and 3.75-inch stroke, and used its 10.75:1 compression ratio, mild camshaft and Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor to produce 335hp at 5,000 rpm and 431-lbs.