PONTIAC GTO What’s new for 2005 LS2 6.0L engine replaces LS1 - 400 horsepower (295 kw) - 395 lb.-ft. of torque (546 Nm) Available hood with twin air scoops Revised rear fascia incorporating outlets for new split dual exhaust system Polished exhaust outlet tips Larger brake rotors and calipers -Red-painted calipers with GTO logo on front caliper Driver foot rest Two new colors: blue and grey
2005 PONTIAC GTO: THE NEW GOAT GETS MORE MUSCLE GTO – the original muscle car – was re-introduced last year and returns with more power and style for 2005. A new LS2 6.0L V-8 engine replaces the LS1 5.7L engine, bringing with it an increase in horsepower and torque.
The ’05 GTO packs 400 horsepower (295 kw) – up from 350 horses (261 kw) – and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (546 Nm), up from 365 lb.-ft. (495 Nm). Transmission choices are the same as the ’04 model’s: The Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic is standard and the Tremec six-speed manual is optional. GTO’s more powerful engine should lower the 0-60 time to less than 5 seconds.
Enthusiasts will immediately spot the brawnier ’05 GTO, thanks to new badging and a revised rear fascia that incorporates a new dual-exhaust system – it splits the GTO’s two outlets, routing them to opposite sides of the rear fascia. The exhaust tips are polished for a more refined appearance.
Also available is a new hood design incorporating a pair of stylish air scoops. The scoops draw fresh air in to the GTO’s engine compartment.
The badges identifying the ’05 GTO’s bigger V-8 include a “6.0” badge on the trunk lid and revised “GTO” fender badges, which now incorporate “6.0 Litre” designations. The original 1964 GTO also wore “6.0 Litre” fender badges, but at a time when almost every other American manufacturer referenced engine size in cubic inches.
Along with the GTO’s power increase comes improved braking performance from larger brake rotors, calipers and pads. The calipers are painted red and the front calipers feature the GTO logo.
Additional changes to the ’05 GTO include two new colors (blue and grey), as well as driver foot rest.
[ 06. June 2004, 02:33 PM: Message edited by: chrisL ]
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Can't wait to see what it looks like. Sounds pretty good to me. Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Now we're getting somewhere! Nice to see performance is alive.
Posted by laraandre (Member # 1577) on :
HMMMMM, might be in the market for a new ride next year!!! That would look great in my garage next to the SS!!
Posted by SSHEETS (Member # 1989) on :
That's also in this month's GMHP
They also say the 05.5 Vette will be offered with a 427 (575+hp)
[ 06. June 2004, 03:07 PM: Message edited by: SSHEETS ]
Posted by Bill 97 SS #1422 (Member # 1182) on :
Pics pics!
Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
I wonder what will happen to the MSRP.
Posted by Bill 97 SS #1422 (Member # 1182) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS_CarGuy: I wonder what will happen to the MSRP.
Ya good call Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
quote:Originally posted by SSHEETS: That's also in this month's GMHP
They also say the 05.5 Vette will be offered with a 427 (575+hp)
I was sitting here a little bit earlier with the same idea. Hope it happens. Posted by SS 891 (Member # 1968) on :
You think this is the '05 pony car answer that was discussed last week? Well, part of GM's response anyway..
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Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
The link is down. Looks like someone did an ooooops putting up that announcement too soon on the GM Media site.
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
They blinked !!!! Posted by SSHEETS (Member # 1989) on :
Here's also my comments from another board. While they are not specific to anyone here (or there) I think they are worth sharing.
quote:While I do not think the GTO is the styling que I'm looking for...I do find it ironic that the responses to GM talking about 500+HP performance cars is looked at with such pessimism. Talk of 6 liter coupes and 427 Corvettes sounds like a step in the right direction to me. I agree there is still a hole left from the absence of the fbody that the GTO can not fill. Something between the Vette and the Malibu or Impala, a four seat high performance coupe with sexy swoopy lines that you can identify a half mile away
[ 07. June 2004, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: SSHEETS ]
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Now we're getting somewhere! Nice to see performance is alive.
Revised rear fascia?!?!? Did I hear that the '05 GTO is gonna be available in Canada? 5 mph bumper protection in the back = Canadian Certification!! Can anyone confirm?
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by 98-mongooSSe (Member # 794) on :
That is nice, but unless they change the styling all together, I still wouldn't even think twice on it, no matter how much HP it has. Hell I've got a neighbor a few houses down that has a blown big-block Chevy Vega Pro-Street car that runs 9's & he always gets the same question from everyone: "Why did you choose that car to build?" The point is that no matter how fast it is, the car needs to "look the part" & the GTO just doesn't. Heck even if it was possible for my girlfriend's Grand Am GT to have 500+ HP, I'd still never trade the SS for it in a million years. Just my .02
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