The Definitive GM Performance Car List 1986-2006

[Ming]

The Definitive GM Performance Car List 1986-2006
Composed by Ming
www.GMinsidenews.com

See Part II Here: 1973-1985

PLEASE READ:

The following list of cars orignally came from THIS thread, which was a list of several GM cars I'd hoped to see more of in racing games, particularly those like Gran Turismo where Japanese and European cars seem to have a wide variety of options in several car classes available for cars produced in the last two decades. GM's offerings in these games are often limited old muscle cars from the 1960's and mostly Camaros and Corvettes since, with a smattering of concept cars that never made it to production. Most conspicuous is the dead gap of virtually no other performance-trim cars from the mid 1970's until 2000+. This has only recently begun to change, with the Cobalt, GTO and some Cadillacs getting in to some games, but the 1980-2000 GM cars (aside from 'Vettes and Camaros) largely remain lost to the past.

This list is an attempt to expand the conciousness of what is modern "GM Performance", (not concepts, only real production cars) including GM's close-to-stock racing efforts, and "tuner house" developed models.

I've also since realized that it is a good list to send to your friends who think GM hasn't produced anything performance-oriented except Corvettes and Camaros since the 60's!

Note:While "definitive" it is by no means "complete". It's more of a short and sweet list of the hot stuff from GM over the last 20 years or so. The original idea of this list was to not have much redundancy among model years (little change between years) and between brands (rebadges), and no concept cars or trucks (to be covered in other lists).

The list includes a few 2007 models, but for the most part is now considered "finished" from 1986-2006. Thanks for your help in building this list of great GM performance cars! - Ming


Pontiac:



1986 Grand Prix 2+2 NASCAR Edition AeroCoupe
1987 Firebird Formula WS6
1987 Fiero GT
1988 Fiero Formula
1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
1989 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Am
1989 Huffaker Racing IMSA GTU Fiero *
1989 6000 STE AWD
1989 Grand Am SE w/H.O. Quad 4
1989 McLaren Turbo Grand Prix Coupe +
1990 Sunbird GT Turbo
1990 Grand Prix STE Turbo
1991 Grand Prix GTP B4U
1992 Mantapart SCCA ITS Grand Am GT Coupe *
1992 SLP Firehawk +
1995 Firebird Formula LT1
1996 True Value IROC Firebird *
1996 SLP Firehawk Formula +
1997 Firebird Y87 3800 V6 Performance Package
1997 Mantapart NATCC Sunfire Touring 4-door *
1999 SLP Grand Prix GTX Coupe +
2000 Bonneville SSEi
2001 SLP 10th Anniversary Firehawk +
2002 Firebird WS6 Trans Am with Ram Air
2002 SLP Grand Prix GTX Stage 3 +
2003 Grand Am GT coupe with Ram Air SC/T
2004 Arrowhead Performance 455 Tiger GTO +
2004 Grand Prix GTP w/CompG
2004 GTO 5.7 Litre
2004 Lingenfelter 427 CID GTO +
2004 Bonneville GXP
2004 Rhys Millen Formula D GTO *
2005 GTO 6.0 Litre w/Sport Appearance Package
2005 TRG GTO.R Grand American Rolex Series *
2005 Rhys Millen Formula D GTO 6.0L (Championship Winner) *
2006 G6 GTP Coupe w/6-speed manual + 3900
2006 Solstice Convertible
2006 Mallett LS2 V8 Solstice
2006 Grand Prix GXP 5.3L V8
2006 Phoenix Performance Solstice SCCA SSB Z0K Club Sport Package Hardtop *
2006 Red Bull / Rhys Millen Formula D Solstice *
2007 G5 GT Coupe 2.4L
2007 G6 GTP Coupe 3.6L DOHC
2007 Banner Pontiac GXP.R *

Chevrolet:



1986 Monte Carlo SS
1986 Camaro IROC Z28
1986 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car
1986 Cavalier Z24 Coupe
1987 Sprint Turbo
1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
1988 Celebrity Eurosport VR
1988 Peerless IMSA Beretta GTU *
1988 Beretta GTU
1988 Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette +
1990 Camaro RS V6
1990 Beretta Indy Convertible FE7 3.1 MPFI V6 w/5-speed manual
1990 Beretta GTZ Quad 4 w/5-speed manual
1991 Lumina Z34 3.4L V6 Twin Cam w/5-speed manual
1991 Camaro RS B4C Pursuit Vehicle
1991 Chevrolet-GEO Storm GSi
1992 Camaro IROC Z 1LE
1992 Cavalier Z24
1993 Ron Fellows AER Camaro *
1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary
1994 Beretta Z26 Quad 4 with 5-speed
1994 Lingenfelter Impala SS +
1996 Corvette Grand Sport
1996 Caprice 9C1
1996 SLP Impala SS +
1997 Mallet Corvette ZR-1 +
1997 Lumina LTZ
1997 Monte Carlo Z34
1999 Camaro Z28 1LE
1998 Lingenfelter Corvette C5 TwinTurbo +
2000 Corvette C5-R *
2000 Cavalier Z24
2001 Justin Bell #40 Trans Am Corvette *
2001 Fellows Edition Callaway Monte Carlo +
2001 Thrasher Intimidator-3 Monte Carlo SS +
2002 Camaro 35th Anniversary SS
2002 MTI Corvette Z07 +
2002 Guldstrand Corvette +
2002 GMMG Camaro ZL1 +
2004 Corvette Commemorative Edition
2004 Monte Carlo Intimidator SS Supercharged
2004 Impala SS Indy 500 Edition
2004 Kalos Challenge Rally Car * (Europe)
2005 Corvette Z51 Performance Package
2005 Corvette C6-R *
2005 Lingenfelter 403 CID LS2 510 HP Corvette +
2005 Cobalt SS Supercharged
2005 FIA WTCC Nubira (Europe)
2005 WTF Engineering Grand Am Cup ST Cobalt SS Supercharged *
2006 Malibu Maxx SS
2006 Impala SS 5.3L V8
2006 Cobalt SS Sedan 2.4L
2006 Monte Carlo LTZ 3.9LV6
2006 Corvette Z06
2006 Mallett C6 Hammer Corvette
2007 Monte Carlo SS 5.3L V8

Cadillac:



1993 Allante Northstar
1994 Eldorado Touring Coupe
1997 PPG Catera Pace Car +
2000 LMP Race Car *
2004 CTS Sport Package
2004 CTS-V
2005 Lingenfelter CTS-V 427 CID +
2005 XLR
2005 Chemcraft Grand Am Cup GT CTS-V *
2005 Speed World Challenge CTS-V R (Championship Winner) *
2006 STS-V
2006 XLR-V
2006 DTS 1SE Performance Package L37 V8
2007 BLS 2.8L V6 Turbo (Europe)

Saturn:



2001 SC2
2004 ION Redline
2004 VUE Redline
2004 Lisa Kubo Pro FWD Ion Quad Coupe Drag Car
2007 Sky Convertible
2007 Sky Redline
2007 AURA XR

Buick:



1986 Riviera T-Type
1986 Somerset T-Type
1986 LeSabre Grand National
1986 Century Grand Sport
1986 Performance Motorsports Trans-Am Somerset *
1987 GNX
1987 Grand National
1987 Regal Turbo
1987 Skyhawk Turbo Hatchback Coupe
1987 Electra T-Type
1989 Reatta Coupe
1991 Reatta Convertible
1992 Riviera Gran Touring Package
1995 Roadmaster Limited
1996 Park Avenue Ultra
1999 Riviera Silver Arrow
2003 SLP Regal GSX +
2006 Lucerne DUB Edition CXS V8 +

Oldsmobile:



1986 Cutlass Supreme
1986 Cutlass Ciera GT Coupe
1987 Cutlass 442
1987 Toronado Trofeo FE3
1991 Cutlass Calais Quad 442 W41
1992 Achieva SCX W41 C41
1992 Oldsmobile Motorsports IMSA GTU Achieva *
1994 Cutlass Supreme V6 Coupe
1996 LSS
1996 Brix Racing GTS-1 Aurora *
2002 Aurora V8
2004 Alero Coupe GLS

International:

Holden



1986 Commodore VL Aero
1986 HDT VL 'Brock' Commodore SS Group A +
1987 Brock/Mobil 1 Commodore VL SS *
1988 HSV VL Walkinshaw Commodore SS Group A (Batmobile) +
1994 HRT Holden Commodore VP - V8 Supercar *
1994 HSV VR GTS (5.7 Stroker) +
1996 HSV VS GTS-R (5.7 Stroker) +
1998 HSV VT Clubsport 195i +
2000 HSV VX GTS (402hp) +
2001 HSV VX2 R8 +
2002 Holden Monaro CV8 T3 Targa Tasmania Rally Car *
2002 Monaro 427 Nations Cup *
2003 VY Commodore SS
2004 V8 Supercars Repco Valvoline Commodore *
2004 VZ Commodore SV6
2004 HSV Coupe 4 +
2004 VZ SS Ute
2004 Holden Monaro CV8-R
2005 Storm Ute
2006 VZ Commodore SS L76 6.0L
2006 HSV Mark Skaife Edition Senator LS2 6.0L +
2006 Maloo R8 Signature Ute +
2006 HSV E series GTS +
2006 Senator VE SS
2006 VE Commodore SV6
2006 Calais V

Vauxhall



1991 Cavalier GSi 16V C20XE
1993 Courtenay Nova 2.0 16v Turbo +
1999 Vectra SRi V6 Challenge Car *
2001 Astra Coupe 16v Turbo
2002 Courtenay Astra SRi Mk IV X20XEV Turbo +
2004 VXR220
2004 Tigra 1.8i Sport
2005 Astra Convertible Exclusiv 1.8L
2005 Monaro VXR
2005 Astra VXR
2006 BTCC Astra VXR *
2006 Vectra VXR 2.8L V6 Turbo

Opel



1991 Calibra Turbo
1991 Lotus Omega +
1992 Vectra 2.0i Turbo 4X4
1993 Corsa 1.6 GSi 16v
1993 Omega EVO 500
1994 Astra 1.8i Sport
1994 Vectra 2.0i GT 5d
1997 Tigra Ecotec 1.6
2001 Opel Team Phoenix DTM Astra V8 Coupe *
2001 Steinmetz Astra Convertible +
2003 RML Corsa Super 1600 *
2004 Speedster VX220 Turbo
2004 OPC Team Phoenix Vectra GTS V8 *
2004 Vectra GTS
2005 Steinmetz Astra H Caravan +
2006 Astra OPC
2006 Zafira OPC

Saab



1993 900 i-AERO Combi Coupe
1997 Michelin/SCCA PRO Rally Saab 900 Turbo Coupe *
1997 9000 CSE 2.3T
2002 9-3 Viggen Coupe
2003 9-3 Aero
2004 9-5 Sedan Aero
2004 Anders Weglin Racing/MapTun 9-3 SS GT 2.0T *
2005 MapTun 9-3SS 2.0T 210 Hk +
2005 9-2X Aero
2006 9-3 SportCombi Aero 2.8T V6
2006 9-5 BioPower

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BLUE indicates car in photo
* Denotes race car, not production car
+ Denotes "Aftermarket Tuner" or "Factory Tuned" car with Aftermarket 3rd party Support

Watch this list for changes!

Things to be covered in other lists:

1. Trucks
2. Pre 1986 cars
3. CONCEPT CARS like the Pontiac Rageous or Chevy Borrego (one-off SEMA tuner type cars based on production vehicles are OK). They were cool, but GM didn't build 'em for us, so we shouldn't reward GM for not putting its money where its concepts were.
4. Race cars that have almost nothing in common with production cars aside from the name. (Current "Monte Carlo" in NASCAR, for instance)

[atomicshark]

You forgot the regular 2004 Pontiac GTO.

[MelvinJ]

A minor nitpick: There was no Sunbird GT Turbo in 1991. For '91, the turbo 4 was dropped and Sunbirds used the 3.1L V6 for uplevel models, like the Cavalier.

The Turbo Sunbird definitely belongs on the list, for 1987-1990. 0-60 in 7.2 seconds when an Integra was in the upper 8's and a GTI in the lower 8's was very impressive.

[bakerna]

Originally Posted by gmsickofan

Why would you want that listed as a performance car if the Comp/G is there?

because they're different cars...

[Ming]

Added, among others, Arrowhead Performance 455 Tiger GTO

Looking for the ultimate GTO? Look no further! Arrowhead Performance (AP) and Modern Day Muscle Cars (MDMC) have teamed up to produce the 455 Tiger a limited edition supercar for the GTO owner who wants it all. Our aggressive body kit is wrapped around the 455's functional shaker hood for a clean and remarkable look. Don't let those good looks fool you though; hiding underneath the shaker is a 625hp 455 stoker motor built by MDMC. Intimidating power, aggressive styling and even seating for four, the 455 Tiger makes no compromises or apologies!


· MDMC built 455 cubic inch stroker motor with 625hp & 625tq
· MDMC 1 7/8" long tube headers
· Choice of either AP side exit or rear splitter tipped exhaust system
· Spec Performance clutch
· High flow fuel pump
· Front chin spoiler
· Side skirts, choice of side exhaust or smooth
· Rear bumper cover
· Rear deck spoiler
· Functional shaker hood
· Blacked-out recessed grilles
· Custom 455 Tiger and 7.5 Litre emblems
· Interior dual gauge pod

· Autometer Nexus oil pressure gauge
· Autometer Nexus fuel pressure gauge
· Hurst short throw shifter
· Baer 13" performance brake system
· Hotchkis Performance springs and sway bars
· Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing kit
· BMR one-piece drive shaft
· BMR heavy-duty CV shafts
· BMR billet axle stubs
· BMR driveshaft loop
· Harrop rear differential cover and mount
· 3.91 rear gear ratio
· AP T-1 Wheels, 18x8 front and 18x9" rear
· Toyo Proxes T1-S tires, 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rear


455 Tiger Options

Tiger Orange color scheme
- Tiger Orange exterior paint
- Orange leather interior
- Orange instrument cluster
- Autometer orange faced Pro-Comp gauges
Baer 14" performance brake system

[Darc Requiem]

Hey Ming have you put the Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer on the list? I know they only made a couple but any car that tops out at 254+ mph deserves to be on the list.

[atomicshark]

Originally Posted by gmsickofan

Why would you want that listed as a performance car if the Comp/G is there?

Sorry for the very, very late response.
The Comp/G is a Grand Prix. It is FWD as opposed to RWD and it has almost 100HP less than the 2004 GTO. That is why.

[atomicshark]

I see the 2006 Malibu Maxx SS, how about the 2006 Malibu SS sedan?

[87aero]

The Allante Northstar is on the list for Cadillac, and I saw a car the other day that was an "Allante Pininfarina." Apparently GM sent of few Allantes over to Italy's premier car design studio to have the body reworked a little. Same engine just cosmetics. That's a pretty worthless addition, but I bet it's a rare caddy.

[GMfan2381]

pretty through . Hopefully they get intergrated more in video games.

[FISH]

The Aussie racing cars could be in there as well.






Read this page for more information.
ARC are known to head in to corners 4 wide.

http://www.aussieracingcars.com.au/faq.php

[nota]

Originally Posted by Ming

1986 Commodore VL Aero
1987 Brock/Mobil 1 Commodore VL SS *
1994 HRT Holden Commodore VP - V8 Supercar *
1998 HSV VT Clubsport 195i +
2001 HSV VX2 R8 +
2002 Holden Monaro CV8 T3 Targa Tasmania Rally Car *
2003 VY Commodore SS
2004 Repco Valvoline Commodore *
2004 VZ Commodore SV6
2004 HSV Coupe 4 +
2004 VZ SS Ute
2004 Holden Monaro CV8-R

Ming you might also consider:
1986 HDT VL 'Brock' Commodore SS Group A +
1988 HSV VL Walkinshaw Commodore SS Group A (Batmobile) +
1994 HSV VR GTS (5.7 Stroker) +
1996 HSV VS GTS-R (5.7 Stroker) +
2000 HSV VX GTS (402hp) +
2002 Monaro 427 Nations Cup *

And many of the very potent 1996-on beasties from CSV +
(Australia's fastest 'Commodores')

Check out CSV's site
http://www.csvaustralia.com/
Eg: About CSV/Fast Facts

Older model (2001 VX?) CSV Veloce Picture Link

For trivia HSV, CSV & Brock HDT are not deemed to be 'aftermarket' or a 'tuner' in Oz. Instead they were licensed by Govt as a Tier Two Manufacturer. This manufacturer status means their modified product is legally defined/identified/registered as an CSV/HSV vehicle (not Holden) and they pass Govt Type Compliance as such. IIRC the great old Brock HDT cars (predecessor to HSV) wore Holden ID also, but HSV & CSV do not

[Hemi Eater]

2006 Bonneville GXP?

[gerardo_zg]

Uhh how is the C2 considered a sports car?

[IAMCANADIAN]

Ming, in oldsmobile, you forgot to add Oldsmobile Alero GLS, my alero is a real speed demon, but not too speed demon-ey otherwise I'd be getting speeding tickets left and right