Overview & Reviews

The 2005 Pontiac GTO receives a new engine -- the 6.0-liter LS2 V8. The new V8 produces 400 horsepower, up from 350, and 395 lb-ft of torque, up from 365. More rumble comes from a new split dual-exhaust system, and new exterior options include two new colors and an available hood scoop.

• Powerful V8, rear-wheel drive, tight build quality, loaded with standard features.

• Forgettable styling, handling should be a bit sharper, no sunroof or navigation system available.

User Reviews:

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  Best Performance Sports Coupe Available! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By DJ - April 13 - 11:46 am

  Overall the 0-60 time of 4.6 seconds (Ive gotten it to 60 in 4.3 seconds) and the amazing rush of performance every time I step on the gas makes this car an absolute dream! If you want big horsepower, big torque and a big engine then this is the car for you. The interior is extra comfortable (I could sleep in those seats) and the sound that comes from those huge tail pipes is a delight. Handling A+, Ride A+, Performance A+, what more do you want? This is at another level than what its often compared to, like the Mustang. Dont get me wrong, I like Mustangs (traded in a 2002 Mustang GT for my GTO) but this car is just at another level. Its the best way to get a Vette and save $15,000!

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  Blue GTO - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By bluegto - April 9 - 2:26 am

  This car is by far the best bang for your buck. It has a screaming 400 horse power V8 thats dripping in raw power. It has all the luxuries of a modern sports car with the feel and power of an old school muscle car. This is by far one of the best modern day muscle cars on the market.

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  GTO - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Jess - January 5 - 12:06 pm

  This is the best car I have ever owned. It is super fast but costs only a fraction of many other muscle cars (i.e.: Cobra Mustang, Corvette, Viper). The gas mileage isnt as bad as I had originally expected. This is a fun, fast, reliable car that you can easily get used for under $27k or new for under $35k.

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  They got it right this time! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Paul - November 9 - 5:00 am

  Great fun to drive. If you dont need all the cushy stuff and just want the muscle, you cant go wrong with the GTO. Be ready to pay lots more for comparable performance from other makes. Plenty of power and handles superbly. I traded an 04 for an 05. Hood scoops and rear-end redesign is a great style improvement over the 04. More powerful engine and much improved brakes make this one better live up to the GTO name. Minor problems with shifter sticking or not catching (in reverse). Idle pulley seized within the first 30 miles. Accelerator sensor malfunction at 300 miles. Electronic throttle takes some getting used to. Parts still not readily available for repairs.

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  05 gto - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By david baum - September 30 - 7:46 am

  car is way fast and handles like no othe pony car ever. right out of the box just all the car . big bang for the buck too.

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  Awesome! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By DAM - August 15 - 6:50 am

  This is just an all around amazing car. As much power as any ordinary driver would need. The interior is extremely comfortable and there really IS room for 2 adults in the back, though getting back is the difficult part. I gave fuel economy less than 10 simply because I havent been able to reach the numbers advertised (perhaps totally my fault). But you dont buy this car looking for fuel economy. Oh and Boo automatic, Yay 6-speed.

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  Great Vehicle - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By CharlieJ - July 28 - 11:36 am

  An outstanding review. Handles nicely and very comfortable to be in. I take it everywhere. Puts the Mustang GT to shame.

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  GTO and the driver of today - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Hennesey GTO - June 4 - 7:30 am

  Coming back from a visit from Afghanistan I wanted a new vehicle. I was debating between three cars. A 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2005 Corvette C-6 or a 2005/06 GTO. The Vette and the GTO offered 400Hp of true aspirated engine. The Cobra offered 390 with the factory Super Charger. The GTO had four seats. Also honestly, how many GTOs do you see compared to the mustang and Vette? My choice was obvious. I needed to put the test on it. I drove it from North Carolina to California and back. No problems the entire trip. When I got back there were some electronic issues. Nothing a few hundred cant fix. I later invested about $10,000 into the engine to make it a real 535 RWHP beast. I love my GTO.

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  "10" - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By dmnspd - May 26 - 7:40 am

  awesome drive the car is incredible good low end tourqe better middle band high-end could be alittle better but its real nice shifts are a little teethy shorter throw shifter would have been nice but all and all its just AWESOME to drive a trill a second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  pontiac GTO is great - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By glenn cummings - April 21 - 12:26 am

  this car is the best car i have ever owned to this point. i am 67 years old but i still have my passion for cars and performance. in high school when everybody was driving fords and chevys i drove a 1950 olds "88". i have always driven performance cars be they two doors, four doors or pickups. in my opinion the GTO is the best i have owned or driven ever.