What does the GT in 1999 Grand Am GT mean? i reckon it has something to do with the motor or something b/c GTs are faster than the coupes and prix... just wondering :)
2007-07-20 16:18:08 · 11 answers · asked by Thomas I 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
Grand Turbo
2007-07-20 16:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by DAWN 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
GT comes from the Italian term, Gran Turismo, which translates into Grand Tourer or Grand Touring. This is classically used to identify vehicles that could tour (long distances) comfortably (and usually quickly / fast).
In the case of the Grand Am, it is purely a trim level (and does not necessarily mean "Grand Touring"). In American cars, this trim level is often associated with their premium/top or sports trim, and thus tend to have more powerful motors, better suspensions, etc.
'99 Grand Am GT: 3.4 L V6, 170 hp, 155 lb-ft
'99 Grand Am SE: 2.4 L Inline-4, 150 hp, 155 lb-ft
Another example of its use as the sports model/trim level is the Ford Mustang GT, which is the most powerful Mustang that is not a limited edition (such as the Shelby).
2007-07-20 16:52:29 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Grand Touring
2007-07-20 17:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by BoatMan 650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See that stiching in the seats and that plastic wing on the trunk That's a GT.... slight trim differences and lots of Grand Am were sold as GT even though they were all not full GT packages. Extras like tach two gauge center stack. Pontiac Historic can help you if you find a really nice one.
2007-07-21 00:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GT on any car stands for Grand Touring
2007-07-20 16:24:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lee P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its always stood for grand touring or grand tourismo,there's different beliefs on it,but this is usually whats meant by it,ford started this way back in the 60,s,they were the first to have a gt,then Chrysler,good luck with it.
2007-07-20 16:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It has a great stereo, and the engine supplies you a effective combination of gas financial equipment from common octane gas with off-the-line ability. Handles very tight with very thick sway bars and variable ability help steerage, and that i've got discovered my '02 to be extremely sturdy. a great style of techniques on the GT trim, and it extremely is a extremely clever automobile too. it will inform you whilst to alter the oil, in the journey that your oil is low, in the journey that your coolant is low, alert you in the journey that your gas is low, inform you whilst your washer fluid is low, and springs with stuff like ABS brakes and traction administration. i in my view like the way it cruises on the line; the engine loafs. purely be confident to have your mechanic examine it for problems till now procuring, and verify you have the decrease intake manifold gasket checked.
2016-11-10 00:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grand tourismo--grand tournig. Just a fancy name i like to imagine for "upgrade"
2007-07-20 19:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
grand trouble no really i think it stans for grand touring
2007-07-20 16:30:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
general trouble
2007-07-21 01:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by grasshoppah 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋