But, unlike the Corvette's, this car's powertrain doesn't feel as if it wears overalls to work. It's not the kind of Sunday V8 that craks a beer, hose-fills the aboveground pool, and ask its wife to pull its finger. Even though the GTO's lower torque rating and seamless, rushing power make the engine-transmission pairing one of the best in America! The gears slide into engadgement with short, positive throws, and cluth takeup is gradual and natural, happening right in the middle of the pedal's travel..
