"John Z. DeLorean is more famous for the later DeLorean DMC-12’s rise and fall, but one of the most successful models he helped to develop has a name that every muscle car enthusiast is familiar with: the Pontiac GTO. As an end run around corporate restrictions on engine size (A-body cars were supposed to have engines smaller than 5.4 liters), the GTO was actually an option package, although eventually it became a standalone model. With a name swiped from a Ferrari (much to the chagrin of enthusiasts of Ferrari aficionados) and an engine swiped from the full-size Pontiacs, the intermediate-sized Tempest was the basis for this proto-muscle car. By 1965, the GTO had not only become a hit with drivers of all stripes, but it was restyled as well to wear the now-familiar vertically stacked quad headlamps that most people associate with the first-generation GTO. Another change was the hoodscoop, which was purely decorative. The 6.3-liter V8 featuring Tri-Power (three two-barrel carburetors) was definitely not a decorative element, providing 360 horsepower and a stonking 424 ft-lbs. of torque. Massively successful, the “Goat” lit a fire under not only buyers and popular culture (there were more than a few songs written about the GTO), it also inspired imitators from competing manufacturers, kicking off the muscle car wars."—Official description[1]
The 1965 Pontiac GTO - abbreviated as "Pontiac GTO '65" - is a rear-wheel drive muscle car by Pontiac.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 4 as part of the American Muscle Car Pack, Forza Horizon 3 as part of the Logitech G Car Pack and as standard in all subsequent titles except Forza Motorsport (2023).
It is featured in Forza Horizon 4 as a seasonal reward since the Series 7 update.
Statistics[]
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Speed 4.8 Handling 3.6
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 5.8
Braking 3.6
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D 297 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the American Muscle Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 44,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 148.9 mph (239.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 147.3 ft (44.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 410.8 ft (125.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.68 g | ||
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Speed 4.9 Handling 3.6
Acceleration 7.5
Braking 3.4
Common
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D 358 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 45,500 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Nostalgic Drag Racers
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+80)
Speed:
Top Speed: 131.5 mph (211.6 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 14.500 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.759 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 13.299 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 140.9 ft (42.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 360.8 ft (110 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.95 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.89 g | ||
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Speed 5.2 Handling 4.9
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 6.6
Braking 4.1
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C 515 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Logitech G Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Muscle
Speed:
Top Speed: 130.2 mph (209.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.740 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 13.280 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 196.1 ft (59.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 480.9 ft (146.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.71 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g | ||
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Speed 5.6 Handling 4.3
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 6.2
Braking 4.2
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C 514 |
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Unlock Requirements
Hard-to-Find:
A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Backstage:
Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 7 (Autumn) - 80% season completion Series 8 (Autumn) - "Bad To The Bone" championship Series 11 (Autumn) - 80% season completion Series 14 (Spring) - 50% season completion Series 18 (Winter) - 80% season completion Series 40 (Autumn) - 80% season completion Series 52 (Autumn) - 80% season completion | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 48,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 128.8 mph (207.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.740 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 13.280 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 212.5 ft (64.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 515.1 ft (157 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.71 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.70 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 3.2
Accel 3.1
Launch 2.9
Braking 2.0
Offroad 5.4 |
D 484 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 11 (Summer) - "Speed Racers" championship Series 38 (Spring) - "Watch Out for Hazards!" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 48,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 127.5 mph (205.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.714 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 13.233 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 184.2 ft (56.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 459.3 ft (140 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.74 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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V8 - G8 GXP |
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6.2L V8, 7.0L V8 - H, 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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7.0L V8 - H, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12, 6.2L V8 DSC |
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6.2L V8, 8.4L V10, 6.5L V12 |
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6.2L V8, 6.7L V8T Diesel, 8.4L V10, 7.7L V12, 8.9L V8 DSC |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Twin Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Horizon 4
(Front)
(Front)
Forza Horizon 4
(Rear)
(Rear)
Promotional[]
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 4
Forzavista[]
Engine
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Trunk
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Interior
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Dashboard
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Motorsport 4 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net (Archived) . Retrieved 09-13-2024.
| Pontiac | |
|---|---|
| 1960s | Firebird '68 · Firebird Trans Am '69 · GTO '65 · GTO Judge · GTO Hardtop |
| 1970s | Firebird Trans Am '77 · Firebird Trans Am Custom HW · Firebird Trans Am SD-455 |
| 1980s | Fiero GT · Firebird Trans Am GTA (Forza Edition) |
| 2000s | Aztek · G8 GXP · GTO '04 · GTO '06 · Firebird Trans Am Ram Air · Solstice · Solstice GXP |
| Related | Hot Wheels Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom |