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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  Great Car - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By dkrii - February 27 - 6:10 am

  It doesnt look perfect, but I love the car. Put together really well, and very fast. Best car I have ever owned. I bought it as a weekend car, but I cant not drive it. It is my daily driver now. I will never sell this car.

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  4 passenger corvette - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By BCWatty - January 12 - 3:56 pm

  I am a car-a-holic, my last 4 were a Lexus, MINI, M-B, and BMW. Always valued handling over horsepower - I never knew what I was missing. Not sure if I can go back. I was glad to find a GM product with some appeal; unfortunately, the lower portion of my rear bumper keeps falling off and dealer states this design defect is not covered under warranty (a unique strategy, car falls apart, blame the customer) cannot imagine being treated this way at Lexus dealership. Car is never fixed the first time and the wait for parts is in terms of months, not weeks or days. Cool car, but not very stylish when the bumper spends more time in my trunk than on the vehicle. There is no viable alternative.

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  2005 GTO (a tiger in goats skin) - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Arch - December 31 - 10:36 am

  2005 GTO automatic in Cyclone Gray. A very nice car, nice cool interior and very comfortable. Holden did such a wonderful job on the interior, and it is quite obvious this is no ordinary GM car. Though I love the Mustangs outer skin, its the Goats interior and performance that have me hooked. For all those who cry "import". So what! Last generation F bodies were built in Canada and they kicked the Mustangs rear all over the place for approx 10 yrs. The GTO automatic will stomp a Mustang GT big time. Anyway, the exterior could have used better styling or freshening. Ram Air would have been nice, but this car has so much power it doesnt really need.

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  I will never let it go - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By PBMGTOM6 - December 4 - 4:50 am

  As the title reads, this vehicle will be with me as long as it runs. Sleeper look with raw power. I get pure respect everywhere I go from people who know what this car is. The ones who dont know and test me, soon find out as they fade in my rear view mirror. The interior is amazing, best in its class. Its rare to find a performance vehicle with a nice interior. Very comfy seats with a high quality look and feel. The GTO is a sheer thrill to drive. Beware: If you drive one, you will buy one! Very rare car and hardly see any driving around. Get one while you still can!

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  Fun & Fast - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Carlos - December 2 - 6:03 pm

  I love to drive this vehicle. It has plenty of torque at any speed. Some people complain about the look, but I love it. I test drove the Dodge Charger, the Toyota Avalon, and the BMW 645. The Avalons acceleration compared to the GTO is like comparing a bycicle to a motorcycle. The Avalon feels sluggish. The BMW has excellent handling, better than the GTO, but performance-wise it is not a stand- out. The Charger is pretty quick and has more room, but it is not nearly as much fun to drive as the GTO (or as quick). Bottom line: I love my GTO.

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  OK DESIGN BUT KO PERFORMANCE - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Mike - December 1 - 7:36 am

  When I first test drove the God-like car in the GTO, I fell in love with it. I first looked at whats under the hood..and boy it was beautiful. The engine itself was proably the size of the Goats trunk..Once I test drove the car, I realized that the pickup was incrediblely fast. The steering was responsive and tight.. However going over bumps knocked the car around a little bit. but how can I complain with 400 horses and 385 torque at a resonable price? I feel like a king driving around in the GTO. Most peoplem have never seen one which is a good thing, its not like a WRX STI or Z. And for those who do. They understand what its capable of. For those who dont, well theyre in for a big suprise

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  Great Car - NOT Dime-a-Dozen - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By ChevySmallBlock=HP - November 4 - 3:16 am

  More horsepower easily accessible without SC. A ton of performance parts available for small block Chevy motors. I love the sound of this car, especially when launching or serious downshifting. This motor is HIGH quality and will take what it was made for.

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  Power to spare - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Steve - November 3 - 6:43 pm

  This a quick car NOT for the teenager too much car for the person that wants to relive the 60s muscle car.

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  Happy with mine - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By George Smallfield - October 11 - 1:56 am

  I purchased my GTO instead of a Infiniti G35 coupe after driving both. 8K miles later I cant imaging how wrong the G35 would have been, my GTO seats 4 comfortably (granted getting in the back seats is difficult, but comfy once youre there), is MUCH faster, more comfortable ride and saved me some money.

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  Only two problems - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By bobs - September 8 - 10:03 am

  Great car with enormous power and spectacular performance. Can not use tire chains which limits skiing trips. Gasoline mileage is poor but about what expected for a 6 liter high performance engine. Seats are extremely comfortable and interior noise very low at highway speed. Good sound system. Wish it had exterior temperature indicator and mp3 input jack.