Download or read book Definitive Pontiac GTO Guide written by David Bonaskiewich and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} After a brainstorming session, Pontiac executives and engineers decided to slot a 389-ci V-8 into the intermediate-sized Tempest against GM rules and the GTO was created. Little did they know what a profound impact that decision would make. The GTO would become a sensation and later was recognized as the first muscle car of the 1960s. Visionaries Pete Estes, John DeLorean, and other key Pontiac executives knew the youth market was waiting for a bold, lightweight sporty car. When their staff toyed with the concept of putting the large V-8 in the car, Pontiac executives jumped on the idea to meet that perceived market demand. Pontiac had a high-performance street car that could light up its tires and outperform the vast majority of the cars on the road. It also reshaped Pontiac’s image of a company producing stodgy, lumbering full-size cars into a high-performance youth brand. Pontiac expert and long-time writer David Bonaskiewich delves deep into the GTO model and its history, bringing the equipment and options of this iconic muscle car into full focus. He reveals the hardware under the sheet metal: the V-8 engines, manual and automatic transmissions, rear differentials, interior options, color codes, and so much more. When the GTO was released in 1964, it was offered as a unique performance package to the Tempest, and high-performance enthusiasts stood up and took notice. Examined are the GTO’s 4-barrel 389 with dual exhaust, 3-speed floor shifter, stiffer suspension, limited-slip differential, and heavy-duty cooling system. The 1965 GTO was restyled with more interior room being added, and the renowned 389 Tri-Power engine joined the lineup, cranking out 360 hp. By 1966, the GTO was a runaway success. Pontiac made the GTO its own model, and it featured a sleeker Coke-bottle styling. A convertible joined the hardtop, and a pillared coupe also joined the lineup. The 1967 Pontiac GTO was arguably one of most the superbly styled models ever, with a wide range of engines and high-performance hardware. All of these important upgrades, advancements, and model evolutions are covered in exceptional detail. The GTO stands alone in the annals for muscle car history. Not only did Pontiac create a classic muscle car, it created the muscle car blueprint that other Detroit manufacturers followed in the years to come. A glossy surface overview of this iconic model does not do it justice. If you have been searching for the in-depth, nuts-and-bolts guide to GTO equipment and options, you need look no further. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}
Download or read book Pontiac Classics written by and published by Publications International. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pontiac Classics invites car lovers to relive some of the brand's finest hours and celebrate its performance and uniquely American style. This book takes a warm, nostalgic look at the beloved Pontiac, featuring models from the turn of the 20th century through the 1970s, including the Trans Am, GTO, Star Chief, Firebird, Bonneville, and Grand Prix. The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide have paired vintage advertisements with stunning, richly detailed photographs and authoritative text to create this colorful tribute to the best of the breed. The sturdy, foil-embellished cover is die-cut in the style of a family photo album, with a vintage ad showcased through the window. A cloth spine adds another special touch. Features of Pontiac Classics include: • Classic magazine ads and original photography • Page spreads devoted to 60 classic Pontiacs—from the 1926 Series 6-27 to the 1989 20th-anniversary Trans Am • Concise stories and descriptions of each model, including design elements, special features, production numbers, and prices This vibrantly designed, scrapbook-style hardbound book makes a terrific gift.
Download or read book Pontiac GTO Four Decades of Muscle written by Steve Statham and published by . This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2004, the Pontiac GTO is a true American automotive milestone. The 1964 GTO packaged several high-performance components-floor shift, performance suspension, 389 V-8 engine, quick steering, and dual exhaust. This book offers the inside story of the long and distinguished history of Pontiac's GTO on the streets and race tracks of America. Author and photographer Steve Statham traces the evolution of the GTO in its first decade, through all models including the Tri-powers, Ram Air models, Royal Bobcats, the Judge, and more.Previous
Download or read book Catalog of Pontiac GTO ID Numbers 1964 74 written by Car & Parts Magazine and published by Amos Hobby Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the fear out of buying your next GTO with this comprehensive, accurate and dependable ID guide to Pontiacs muscle powerhouse. Reliable data on buying, selling, restoring, appraising and owning a GTO, plus information to assist in deciphering trim codes, varifying VINs, interpreting body body codes, authenticating engine numbers, and more. Crammed with vital data. Old Cars Weekly. Sftbd., 8x 10 3/4, 121 pgs., 77 b&w ill., 20 color pgs.
Download or read book 1964 Pontiac GTO written by David Bonaskiewich and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Rebuild Pontiac V 8s Updated Edition written by Rocky Rotella and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restore your Pontiac V-8 engine to original factory performance and specifications in this revised edition of a Pontiac best seller. Under the guidance of Semon "Bunkie" Knutson, John DeLorean, and a host of creative and innovative people, Pontiac established its own identity and distinct V-8 engine platform under the GM banner. In 1955, Pontiac's V-8 started out at a meager 287 ci, but it was an auspicious beginning to an illustrious line of engines. The potent powerplant grew and evolved over the coming decades; which included the 389 Tri-Power, 421, Ram Air IV 400, 428, and the Super Duty 455. These V-8s powered a number of legendary cars, including the GTO, Firebird, Trans-Am, and many others. In this updated edition, longtime Pontiac expert Rocky Rotella guides the reader through the entire rebuild process. Drawing on his vast experience, Rotella uses detailed captions and explanatory photos to show each crucial step of the disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts selection, assembly, and break-in process. This book instructs the reader how to skillfully pull the engine and prevent damage to the car. It documents how to carefully inspect the components for problems and fix these issues that could spell doom for a newly rebuilt engine. Finding a reputable and professional machine shop that specializes in Pontiac engines is discussed, as well as aftermarket parts and OEM parts interchange for high performance so you can select the best parts for a particular engine. All essential machine shop procedures are covered in detail. Also included is a new chapter on casting numbers and parts compatibility. Most important, as with all Workbench series titles, the methodical and practical approach provides the insight and vital information required for the task. This, the first-ever book dedicated to rebuilding the Pontiac V-8 engine, is a valuable addition to any Pontiac enthusiast's library.
Download or read book High performance Pontiacs written by John E. Smith and published by S-A Design. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wide Track. Trans-Am. Bonneville. Tri-Power. Grand Prix. GTO. Firebird. Such names are legendary in performance circles. All of Pontiac's performance models from the late '50s through the early '70s and the end of the muscle car era. In addition to extensive coverage of GTOs and Firebirds, special emphasis is placed on rare performance models that are outside the GTO/Firebird mainstream. Covers productionfigures, performance information, how the cars were marketed, and info on how the cars stacked up against the competition. Each chapter contains sidebar charts showing production figures, engine options and their horsepower ratings, and transmissions.
Download or read book The Automobile User s Guide a Handbook for Pontiac Owners a new Model Instruction Book Designed to Meet the Conditions of Present Day Motoring written by Pontiac Motor Company, Pontiac, Mich and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pontiac Firebird The Auto Biography written by Marc Cranswick and published by David and Charles. This book was released on with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New 4th Edition
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Download or read book Success Car 64 Edition wide track Pontiac written by General Motors Corporation. Pontiac Motor Division and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Pontiac Firebird the Auto Biography written by Marc Cranswick and published by . This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and enlarged examination of the complete model history of General Motor's upmarket F body variant. Close attention is paid to both regular and high level model variants (Formula & Trans Am), and how Pontiac made its Firebird unique. Includes 81 new images.
