GTO.R Returns to Rolex

[gmctops]

They're back.....

Matt Connolly Motorsports to Race Championship-Winning Pontiac GTO.R
PETALUMA, Calif. (April 9, 2007) -- Matt Connolly Motorsports has teamed with 2006 Triple Crown Champions TRG and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve GT competitors to compete in the balance of the 2007 Rolex Series season in the championship-winning Pontiac GTO.R.


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[red_xtreme95]

Gto Back And Kicking A$$

[56 Starchief]

It still bothers me to this day that this model did not sell well. In 6-speed 2005-6 form, it was cleanly styled yet aggressive enough in a Germanic sort of way (think Audi RS line). My friend has a blue one and I always get hot under the collar looking at it and hearing its purr. I personally would love a black one. Let the picture speak for itself:

[camaro chris]

Originally Posted by 56 Starchief

It still bothers me to this day that this model did not sell well. In 6-speed 2005-6 form, it was cleanly styled yet aggressive enough in a Germanic sort of way (think Audi RS line). My friend has a blue one and I always get hot under the collar looking at it and hearing its purr. I personally would love a black one. Let the picture speak for itself:

My cousins got a black one like that. He's done a ton of stuff to it too, its pushing 500hp now.

[camaro_freak]

clean lines but high on the bland-o-design meter

If it were not called a GTO, perhaps G7 or something, and it would have sold better.

GTO is a hertiage mark and comes with a LOT of history. The new GTO simply didn't have the charisma of the classic GTOs of old.

[56 Starchief]

Originally Posted by camaro_freak

clean lines but high on the bland-o-design meter

If it were not called a GTO, perhaps G7 or something, and it would have sold better.

GTO is a hertiage mark and comes with a LOT of history. The new GTO simply didn't have the charisma of the classic GTOs of old.

i completely agree. the name killed it.

[56 Starchief]

Originally Posted by camaro chris

My cousins got a black one like that. He's done a ton of stuff to it too, its pushing 500hp now.

damn! it really is a gorgeous car. your cousin is one lucky guy. what did he get it for? i've been hearing the 2006 leftovers are going for real cheap.

[monza164]

When i get a real job i plan on getting a ls2 6sp GTO they're going for around 20k nowadays

[KAH24]

i really don't get it, no one says the Malibu is ruining it's heritage or of that matter the rebirth of the impala in 2000. both cars S*** on a long history and memories of bas a** cars. and as for the design prob with the new gto being to bland, if i here another gm fan bad mouth these I'm going to puke, the car was hot and has amazing qualities, and the original did not come with a lot of style, it was just a la mans with a couple exterior differences and a big motor, exactly what the new gto was. the crazy styling years didn't start till the rubber nose, and then the gto died for a long time. i think the reason no one says much about the Malibu and impala is that they had a lot of bad years in the 70's. on another note i wonder if trg would not let someone else run these cars till their drivers in the porches were back out front.

[lol internet]

It does seem a little ridiculous, doesn't it? No, it's not flashy. And from certain angles, it could even be called 'bland'.... but when I come out in the morning and listen to it rumble when I start it up, or feel the engine shaking the whole car slightly while sitting at a stoplight... makes me feel very forunate to own one.

Even if I don't have awsome hoodscoops and 'not really dual exhaust'.

[TORRED1]

Originally Posted by camaro_freak

clean lines but high on the bland-o-design meter

If it were not called a GTO, perhaps G7 or something, and it would have sold better.

GTO is a hertiage mark and comes with a LOT of history. The new GTO simply didn't have the charisma of the classic GTOs of old.

please tell me what a GTO is supposed to look like, was it the 64, maybe the 65, or the 66/67 pair 68?, 69?, 70 or fast forward to the 73, I know the 74. The gto never HAD a LOOK like the mustang did, what it did have was those letters GTO which meant big motor, to kick ass and take names.

[TORRED1]

Originally Posted by 56 Starchief

i completely agree. the name killed it.

No! the price killed it! and no hood scoops

[tripowergto]

Originally Posted by camaro_freak

clean lines but high on the bland-o-design meter

GTO is a hertiage mark and comes with a LOT of history. The new GTO simply didn't have the charisma of the classic GTOs of old.

I happen to find ALOT of charisma in my 400 Horse 6 speed daily driven GTO. Please share what charismatic car you drive every day. Internet wannabees complain it's bland, nay-sayers say it ain't a real GTO but actual gearheads already have one in their garage. You'll notice my SEG on a daily basis. Being misunderstood often creates opportunity. Get one while you still can!

[American007]

Originally Posted by TORRED1

please tell me what a GTO is supposed to look like, was it the 64, maybe the 65, or the 66/67 pair 68?, 69?, 70 or fast forward to the 73, I know the 74. The gto never HAD a LOOK like the mustang did, what it did have was those letters GTO which meant big motor, to kick ass and take names.

I completely agree. The GTO always had the look of the Pontiac's of the time. The most recent one had Pontiac looks, and lots of power. Seems like the classic philosophy in todays time.

[GTODemon]

Originally Posted by camaro_freak

clean lines but high on the bland-o-design meter

If it were not called a GTO, perhaps G7 or something, and it would have sold better.

GTO is a hertiage mark and comes with a LOT of history. The new GTO simply didn't have the charisma of the classic GTOs of old.

Taste is of course purely subjective but the original 64 GTO was basically a lowely Pontiac Tempest with a hot motor, minor cosmetic changes and a performance suspension. It has achieved almost mythical status but if you remove all of the fond memories and nostalgia it wasn't really anything truly special. It was low key, understated and a helluva a lot of car and speed for the money...just like the 2004 - 2006 GTO.

As a proud owner of a 2005 Black GTO 6 Speed I have to tell you I get compliments on my car all of the time. A not just from guys with mullets driving IROC-Z Camaro's. BMW and Porshe drivers have given me the thumbs up. And the car has plenty of character. It's not perfect and there are a lot of things I would change. But 400+ HP, 5.0 Sec 0-60, 150MPH+ for under 30K...it's one of the best deals GM has had since 1964.