Conclusion
With compliments from Pontiac and non-Pontiac fans alike at our test event, such as "That's the best GTO I've ever seen," "This Goat has the best-sounding exhaust system on earth," "The seats are so comfortable that I don't know how I could ever go back to anything else," and "Wow! I never thought Carousel Red would look so incredible in the 21st century-the pearl metallic is killer," there's no doubt that the Jim Wangers Signature Edition GTO lives up to its promises and our expectations.
Be sure to join us next month when we take a behind-the-scenes look at car, and show you how it was built.
| LAP TIME |
| Lap |
Time |
| 1 |
1:09:55 |
| 2 |
1:09.58 |
| 3 |
1:10:45 |
| 4 |
1.09:00 |
| 5 |
1:07:50 |
| (Best five lap times listed.) |
| 60-0 MPH BRAKING DISTANCE |
| 1 |
158 feet |
| 2 |
153 feet |
| 3 |
147 feet |
| STRIP TUNING LOG |
| Run/Tuning |
Launch RPM |
Shift Pt. |
60-ft. |
1/8-mile |
1/4-mile |
| 1. 36 psi |
1,800 |
5,700 |
2.14 |
8.42/92.63 |
12.65/119.13 |
| 2. Same |
1,800 |
5,700 |
2.18 |
8.63/91.90 |
12.86/119.18 |
| 3. 32 psi, no air cleaner |
1,800 |
5,700 |
2.01 |
7.99/92.54 |
12.16/120.41 |
Run Notes: 1) Launched at part-throttle, but had to be careful so it wouldn't spin;
3) Found the right amount of power for launch with street tires.
The interior is the best of...
The interior is the best of modern performance wrapped around an all-new composite dash. Leather Recaro seats keep the driver and passenger glued to their glutes, while Auto Meter Classic Edition gauges keep a precision eye on the engine's vitals. The console is custom made by Big 3 Performance, and holds a Hurst six-speed shifter and power-accessory switches.
Smith hits the burnout box...
Smith hits the burnout box with a vengeance prior to posting his best time of the day.
Smith prepares to launch the...
Smith prepares to launch the GTO to a successful quarter-mile pass at Gainesville Raceway's world-famous, NHRA-sanctioned quarter-mile track.