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The Pontiac GTO is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door, four- or five-passenger automobile manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over four generations from until in the United States — with a fifth generation made by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden , for the through model years. The first generation of the GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment in the s. For the and model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac Lemans. It became an optional package again for the and intermediate LeMans. For , the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura. In early , General Motors management banned divisions from involvement in auto racing.

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Hidden headlights from the GTO were replaced with four exposed round headlamps that were wrapped in Endura bumper with blackened out twin grilles. There were new body creases with the rear end redesigned. The VOE option was an attempt to simplify the old hot rod which reduced backpressure and increased the power of the car. However, this also resulted in the noise level of the exhaust to increase significantly. Unlike last year, Pontiac offered the option of a coupe along with the convertible and The Judge. The RA IV acceleration was similar but it could cover a quarter of a mile in The competition was extremely fierce with a large supply of muscle cars from just about every American auto brand available.

1970 pontiac gto

The world was changing every day in The Concorde made its first supersonic flight at more than mph, the Beatles split up after recording "Let It Be," and , U. The muscle car scene was similarly changing, because a single-minded focus on performance wasn't cutting it with buyers any more. Pontiac's GTO, which launched the muscle car phenomenon of the s, found itself flailing in a sea of imitators in To stand above the crowd, this year's GTO got a handsome restyle, a host of big-bore engines and a fantastic number of luxury and performance options. Combining these qualities with a strong restoration parts market, the Pontiac GTO is one of the most highly sought, yet surprisingly affordable muscle cars of the era. The Pontiac Motor Division had a winner on their hands with the new-for GTO, which was a marked departure from the cars that preceded it. Engineers redesigned the car to a smaller, more personal scale; the wheelbase shrunk three inches, from to inches, and overall length was down from Previous GTOs, and the Tempests and LeMans on which they were based, had been lean, low vehicles with stacked headlamps, a traditional albeit smoothly raked three-box profile and huge rear overhangs. The GTO hardtop, which retained its predecessor's pinched waist and trademark split grille, had a fully integrated, semi-fastback roofline, smaller overhangs, and a thick C-pillar containing a unique compound curve.

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Production amounted to 11, cars due in part to a shortened model year. Pontiac Custom S to Toggle limited content width. An additional option was a breakerless transistor ignition. Sales totaled 13, of the 15, imported cars for It was offered as a two-door coupe version featuring a traditional separate trunk or a two-door hatchback with an opening integrated rear backlight and deck with hydraulic struts to allow access to a cargo area and included a fold-down rear seatback. This followed the voluntary ban on automobile racing that was instituted by the Automobile Manufacturers Association. Sales of the GTO, abetted by a marketing and promotional campaign that included songs and various merchandise, more than doubled to 75, Please send me the monthly newsletter. Retrieved 13 March It was unusual in several respects as it also had the under-dash "Ram Air" knob just to the right of the VOE knob, and it had "'69 Judge" stripes, as a few very-early GTOs could be ordered with. Pontiac Bonneville to High Performance Pontiac. Pontiac Laurentian to

The Pontiac GTO is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door, four- or five-passenger automobile manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over four generations from until in the United States — with a fifth generation made by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden , for the through model years. The first generation of the GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment in the s. For the and model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac Lemans.

New Strato bucket seats were introduced with higher and thinner seat backs and contoured cushions for added comfort and adjustable headrests were introduced as a new option. Auto Blog. With GM's ban on factory-sponsored racing, Pontiac's managers began to emphasize street performance. Custom S. Pontiac Safari to The cubic-inch engines received revised cylinder heads with re-cored intake passages and high-rise intake manifolds, improving airflow to the engine. Jan 28, 1 month ago. With your free account you can view the latest comps , save your favorite vehicles , and follow markets to get notified of new listings and sale prices. The last asking price detected for this listing. Kraus Publications. Archived from the original on 28 January Mar 4, Updated 3 days ago.