"Pontiac GTO": the story of a pioneer

Back In 1964, the public presented a machine, which was destined to go down in history of the automotive industry. "Pontiac GTO JUDGE" was a slightly upgraded version of the regular coupe, which was equipped with a powerful motor. According to the author of the idea, he expected that the car will go well, a maximum five-thousandth circulation, but the reality was much nicer. To think – the idea of a small customization of the car by installing a more powerful motor was the beginning of an era. It was the dawn of the popularity of muscle cars.

A Prototype of a new series was the Pontiac Tempest. Manufacturers initially did everything to highlight – is not a family car. It is powered by a 6.4 liter engine which could produce 350 horses, in addition, the stock version installed wide sport tires, the system double-issue and improved steering system. The model made a splash for the first year it sold more than 32,000 cars. Literally everyone wanted to own this road monster.

A year Later released an updated version of which was developed the ideas of the founder of the series. Popular in the time magazine “Autocar” held a test drive of a new model of "Pontiac GTO" – dynamic performance has surprised even seasoned guru avtodela – up to a hundred miles per hour the car is dispersed for 18 seconds. The updating of the model range was a good solution - sales increased from 32 000 to 100 000 cars per year.

Options

At the time, "the Pontiac GTO" constantly improved. In a competitive world there is only one way to survive – to keep abreast, to be able to offer the consumer the best possible. Muscle cars updated once a year in order to take into account all the wishes of customers. "The Pontiac GTO" was constantly changed, but always kept their identity – it was all the same coupe with a striking design and a warm heart. But in addition to this option, there were others.

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• Convertible. Another lucky find for the company. It became the reason for the popularity of cars with open top. In this model, everyone can find something for themselves. High nature could enjoy the movement, coupled with the wind of freedom, and speed fans have received increased characteristics, because the motor was the same as in the coupe, but the roof was not, then, the ratio of "horsepower per tonne" was another.
• A four-seater convertible. This option was designed for those who could not afford an expensive car a sports coupe.
• Compartment. Car dream, which won the hearts of millions of motorists.

The end of an era

The Model of "Pontiac GTO" 1969 was the last classical model, which had an outstanding popularity, after it began to move down. The fact that in 1971, America began an era of love for the environment, and the government imposed quotas on the exhaust of the cars. The monster muscle car, is now subject to big fines, and then became extremely unprofitable. It was the end of the series "Pontiac GTO 1969". The purchase price of the car remained the same, but the pleasure of control it begin to cost prohibitive.

It took thirty years before the manufacturer decided to revive the legend. In 2004 they released a new line of "Pontiac". What is its place in history, only time will tell.