2006 Pontiac GTO - Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
|---|---|
| #1 |
2006 pontiac gto Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Aside from choosing a manual or automatic transmission, the only significant option is a set of larger 18-inch wheels. A sunroof isn't available, nor is a navigation system. Powertrains and Performance: There is only one engine available on the Pontiac GTO -- a 6.0-liter V8 rated at 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission is a four-speed overdrive automatic, but a six-speed, close-ratio manual transmission is available as an option. Regardless of which transmission is selected, all GTOs come with a limited-slip differential and traction control. Safety: All 2006... |
| #2 |
2006 Pontiac GTO OverviewSource: CarGurus...This is because it's well loaded with power features, leather upholstery and trim, cruise control, and air conditioning. ABS, traction, and front airbags are standard, but it has no side impact airbags. The instrument panel and fabric stitching sport the same color as the exterior.Power is king in the 2006 Pontiac GTO, and it's why drivers love their car. The car also has solid handling, responsive braking, and quick off-the-line action. Highway mileage is great for its size, though city driving is not so good, and the ride can feel a little rough. Rear passenger room is ample, though hard to... |
| #3 |
2006 Pontiac GTO Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The GTO's color-coordinated interior extends into the door panels and instrument cluster. A six-CD changer coupled with a Blaupunkt 200-watt 10-speaker sound system, cruise control, keyless entry and a multifunction information center are standard. Under the Hood Equipped with specially tuned dual exhausts, the LS2 6.0-liter V-8 generates 400 hp at 5,200 rpm and 400 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Two transmissions are available: a four-speed automatic or a Tremec close-ratio six-speed manual. Traction control and a limited-slip differential are standard. Safety All-disc antilock brakes... |
| #4 |
2006 Pontiac GTO Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The GTO, in the end, will join the ones that did not. A little bit of history: Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1963 as a 1964 model, and some folks believe it to be the best of the muscle cars of that era. GM says in its history of the GTO that it is the car that started the muscle-car craze. The current GTO shares some of the styling of the Monaro CV8 coupe, with unique Pontiac touches including a dual-port grille. But it has virtually nothing linking it to the original GTO other than the name, and that's where GM went wrong, critics say -- especially if the automaker wanted to appeal to baby... |
Pontiac GTO Related News
700-HP Raybestos 1964 Pontiac GTO-R Could Be Yours: Video
The 1964 Pontiac GTO is a legend in American muscle, being the progenitor of the breed, the original muscle car. Now a souped-up, 700-horsepower Hot Rod Chassis &... July 12, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
Trans Am Depot Brings Back The Pontiac GTO
While Pontiac might be defunct as a General Motors brand, designer Kevin Morgan and the crew over at the Trans Am Depot in northern Florida are keeping the flaming chicken... May 10, 2011 by Lyndon Conrad Bell 3
Morgan Plus Four Plus: 1 Of 26 Made For Sale In California
There are some years in the history of the automobile that stand out as particularly good ones, and 1964 is near the top of the list. The first Mustang was introduced that... November 9, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Used Cars: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO
Everybody who visits Sports Car Monitor wouldn’t mind owning a 2010 Camaro SS. It has rear-wheel-drive handling, a big V-8 and comes with an optional six speed manual... February 9, 2010 by Todd DeMeza 2
Three versions of John DeLorean biopic in the works
Whether it's for the quirky but ultimately flawed stainless-steel DeLorean DMC-12, his legacy as the developer of the Pontiac GTO, or his role behind the scenes at Packard... June 10, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
