17 547 Miles/2 Owners/Pampered Goat/6.0L LS2 400hp V8/4L65E Auto/All Stock

2005 Pontiac GTO Coupe

”GTO is about balanced performance, acceleration, handling, steering and braking. What performance starts with, of course, is power, in elevating GTO to the exalted 400 horsepower realm, engineers trimmed this nimble coupe’s power to weight ratio to less than 9.5 lbs per hp. That’s better than every car in GTO’s class.” From the 2005 sales brochure.

For consignment, a 2005 Pontiac GTO coupe with a title verified 17,547 actual miles. Here’s a two owner car driven so infrequently, it’s still wearing the tires it left Australia with. There’s no such thing as a flawless car, but this one comes close.

Exterior
After some criticism of the 2004 model, Pontiac quickly adapted to comments about the exterior and added twin hood scoops which not only improved the looks, but paid homage to earlier iterations of the GTO. Those wind tunnels are really the only thing that veer from purely aerodynamic on this Torrid Red version of a modern muscle car as headlights, fog lights, grille, and tail lights all cling closely to the body, resting flush with stamped steel panels. The rear is augmented by a wing, GTO stamped valance and emboldened here in red, and the new for 2005 split dual exhaust with chrome tips. A windshield banner has been added in case you don’t recognize the face. Our 17-inch GTO wheels carry the original 245/45ZR17’s and sport mirrors blend in with color and shape; a wind defying, smooth edged wedge. A single chip on the fascia is the sum of all imperfections on this showroom quality GTO.

Interior
Ebony black is the interior option selected here and it first appears as black plastic and Alcantara on the door panels and both present in immaculate condition. That leads to the black leather buckets with GTO embroidered in black, also in great shape. In back, supportive rear buckets alternate with black to create one of the sportiest rear compartments you’ll find, and this one’s in pristine condition. The steering wheel is decidedly less sporty than the seats but it’s those red faced dials that really make the cabin pop, emitting all the excitement of a Rolex Datejust. At the center stack, things are monochromatic black in hard plastic with a three dial A/C panel over the AM/FM/CD radio and the center console houses the automatic shifter with black leather boot stitched in red for a coordinated design. Monochromatic black mats over perfect carpet and the molded headliner of this slick top are clean as can be. The trunk is fully finished in gray cloth panels and spotless.

Drivetrain
Looking showroom fresh is the heavily cladded 6.0 liter LS2 V8, pumping out 400 horsepower and mates to a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. As a respectable muscle car, power is routed to the rear axle with 3.46 gears and a limited slip differential.

Undercarriage
It shows a touch of use through light soot and age related surface rust, but the underside is otherwise clean. The dual exhaust system, including the mufflers, is of course all original and power disc brakes are on all four wheels. Independent suspension is employed front and rear and consists of Macpherson struts at the helm and coil springs out back.

Drive-Ability
The supportive seats lock you in and off we go to the test loop, resisting the urge to flog it due to the factory tires, but this is not our first rodeo and GTO’s of this generation are known for quickness, surefooted handling, and ultimate comfort or long trips or short jaunts. All functions on this fresh GTO operate as they should and it’s time for this car to take a starring role in the showroom! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

If you’re like some of us, you ignored the criticism of Poncho purists who poo-pooed this Holden transplant in the mid 2000’s. It sounded great, looked great, and had a bright future. Well, the owners of this nicely preserved example felt the same way. So much so that they tucked it away and protected it, all while keeping the mileage low. For you. It’s your turn. This one checks all the boxes. Now all you have to do is make the call!

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6-Australia
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
V-V2 Series
X-GTO
1-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
[hidden information] LS2 V8
8-Check
5-2005
L-Elizabeth Plant, Australia
382038-Sequential Unit Number

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