Template:InfoboxCar2The 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO is a two-door coupe manufactured by Pontiac. In comparison with the 2004 Pontiac GTO, it is featured with two hood scoops and split rear exhausts. The 5.7L LS1 V8 found in the earlier model was replaced with a 6.0L LS2 V8.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
The Pontiac GTO is unlocked after defeating Blacklist Racer Baron and can be purchased for $35,000.
It performs averagely in the game and doesn't stand out in any performance aspect. The GTO has a heavy weight, making its handling comparable to that seen from other large cars such as the Audi A4 and Cadillac CTS. Its British equivalent, the Vauxhall Monaro VXR, has identical performance statistics.
The GTO may be lacking during a later stage of the career mode, although it is durable in pursuits. The weight of the car can prove to be useful for ramming police cars and other obstacles found in this game mode.
The storyline character Rog is seen driving a red and black coloured Pontiac GTO during the beginning of the career mode.
Need for Speed: Carbon
The Pontiac GTO appears in Need for Speed: Carbon as Tier 2 Muscle. It is usable in Quick Race only and is unlocked after completing an online reward card as the stock variant and as a modified variant with no performance upgrades.
The Pontiac GTO is notable for its quick acceleration and overall performance, which is better than seen from the stock performance of the Vauxhall Monaro VXR and Ford Mustang GT.
Need for Speed: ProStreet
The Pontiac GTO appears in Need for Speed: ProStreet as a Tier 3 car, costing $28,000. It is unlocked upon dominating the Showdown event in Chicago.
In ProStreet, the Pontiac GTO drives very similar to its rendition in Carbon. The high stock horsepower and torque output of the engine allow the GTO to keep up with most Tier 3 rear-wheel drive cars such as the Toyota Supra.
If the player installs the best performance parts available in the game, the GTO's engine may produce 1,000 horsepower. As a result, the car can become a highly competitive Drag car, although it is useful in Drift too.
Players can also use a blue Pontiac GTO bonus car with a Grip blueprint in Race Day mode.
Police State Cruiser
The Pontiac GTO appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Need for Speed: Carbon and in Need for Speed: World as a non playable Police State Cruiser, which can be encountered in pursuits.
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GTO (1965) · GTO (2004) · GTO (2005) |