Review Car

2011 GTO

The new 2011 Pontiac GTO is one that most die hard GTO fans are going to have problems accepting into the realm of GTO muscle cars simply because it is slightly different from what people are used to a sports car being. However, with that being said the new 2011 GTO still holds its own against other cars in the same class as it is in, and in fact, it is the best that GM could offer to compare to the original muscle car given the new safety standards and whatnot that are in place for cars nowadays.

Pontiac has released the figures that in a manual transmission, the 2011 GTO will go from zero to sixty in 5.3 seconds and will run the quarter mile in 13.8 seconds, hitting a speed of around 105 miles per hour. The car is definitely fast, which is no surprise given that the engine produces 350 horsepower. In fact, it is the fastest car that General Motors offers besides the Corvette.

The major problem that most have found with the GTO in meeting US standards is the trunk space that the car has. Due to fuel requirements that the United States mandate that cars meet, the GTO has the gas tank placed behind the rear seats, which dramatically affects the truck space. In doing this, almost half of the trunk space is sacrificed. However, there is still room for a few things, but if you believe you are going to be fitting three large suitcases in the back, think again.

The interior of the car for the most part has kept with past models of the GTO. This includes having red interior lights on the gages and steering wheel, the aluminum trim around aspects in the car, power mirrors, a CD player, and daytime running lights. However, the most notable absent is the absence of side or curtain air bags in the vehicle. The reason for this being because the car is made in Elizabeth, Australia, where this is not something that is focused on like it is in the United States.

The comfort of the new 2011 GTO is something that most who have test driven the car comment on frequently. For a sports car, it rides incredibly smooth. Which makes sense since it utilizes top of the line struts to maximize the comfort of the ride. The only time that people find the ride to be a little rough was on roads that were not paved as well, which is to be expected. In addition, the interior also plays a role in the comfort that the 2011 GTO offers driver and passengers in that the front seats are incredibly comfortable, made of soft material and utilizing just the right amount of stuffing to make it easy and enjoyable for long periods of times. The backseat will even fit two adults passengers well, which is something that not all sports cars can claim. The only problem with putting people in the back is the obstacle of getting in. Since the GTO is a two door car, those who are extremely tall are more than likely going to find it as a hassle and may wonder why you didn’t buy something bigger.

The price that has been placed on the 2011 GTO is around $31,795, which includes a basic warranty of three years of 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.