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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  A white knuckle experience! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Robert Spinden - November 6 - 2:40 am

  This car is nothing but amazing! With its 400 horses under the hood waiting to go it deffinately has some "get up and go." The best part about the car is nobody has one! Ive never seen on the road. Its a sleeper, nobody knows whats under the hood. People point at red lights and ask you about it at the gas station. They recommend premium, so it can be a spendy trip! My buddy had his 2005 GTO up to 156 mph and he said it was still climbing. It handles great around the corners, and is truely a great ride! Dont buy one! So there are less GTOs out there for people to drool on!!!

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  2005 GTO Delivers - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Craig Lavin - June 28 - 5:10 am

  Ive had quite a few "Sports Cars" and this new GTO would probably rate the best that Ive owned. It has the handling, power and ride of a true sports car, but it has the front seat comfort of a luxury car. The plush soft leather seating compares to my 87 Corvette, but I dont have to crawl into or out of it. The biggest drawback is the $1400.00 GAS GUZZLER TAX. I average about 21 1/2 mpgs with my driving habits. I would also like to see abit more luxury items in the interior, more trunk space. And I would have jumped at a convertable if it was available.

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  GTO rating - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Wyatt Smith - January 7 - 6:26 am

  The GTO has strong acceleration and is a well balanced vehicle. Steering is nutural and the seats are supportive during spirited driving. The traction control system was inoperative when the vehicle was delivered. Took a week to repair.

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  Great GTO - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By pwrdbypntiac - July 15 - 1:56 pm

  The 2005 GTO is a great car. I work for GM so I fully looked over the car before hand. The panel to panel fit and paint are excellent, no squeaks and rattles, or wind noise. Very beautiful interior with a handsome understated exterior. I get complimenets and many people asking me about this car wherever I go. Today a guy with an old GTO complimented me on my GTO...then i smoked him

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  Better then you think. - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Chrono Avenger - April 27 - 8:56 am

  My last driver was a 2002 BMW M3. Is this car as good, NO. But it is 95% as good for 55%(price I paid). This car is the most fun to drive that $32,000 will buy. Handling is about 85% of the M3, but that BMW is the best right?? The ride is better then the M3 and the fit is almost as good. The seats are the best of any GM car. This is a classic GT car, big, heavy, and very fast. If your think that heaven is going around little cones in a parking lot this is not you car. If you like going for one state to the next in comfort, on real roads, not race tracks, in record times (432 mi. in 4hrs and 36mins.) under the radar. This is your car.

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  GTO 2004 - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By cjvanho - March 15 - 4:03 am

  I found a few details in the body that seemed shoddy or badly painted. Aftermarket parts that were installed by Dealership really dont match paint from factory. The Mirrors have serious problems they have blind spots and are not either big enough or they are placed wrong. The car has some HP however its missing midrange torque.

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  Dennys 05 GTO - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By dburger66 - November 22 - 7:20 pm

  I have had the car for a little under 2 months now and have had no major problems. There is on fit/finish issue with the interior and the controls for the A/C seem really cheap for a car costing almost $35,000. The only other complaint would be ingress/egress to the rear seats, once your back there it is really comfortable, the hard part is getting into the back to begin with. Also, the power seats work great but they move REALLY slow. Also a compass/temp display in the rearview mirror would be nice, I had an 03 Vue that had one and it cost $10,000. less than my GTO.

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  Beware of what Pontiac doesnt tell you! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Chris - August 5 - 2:46 pm

  If you like Toyota/Nissan or Honda DO NOT buy this vehicle. I had 3 problems with my GTO at only 1300 mies. One and two were with the LSD/Differential making a whining noise, plus when you shift it occasionally, it will make a knocking sound. Three, had to do with the clutch sticking a lot. The LSD/Diff problem apparentally has been around since the Camaro/Firebird days and now affects the GTO too. To have those problems with it at only 1300 miles and for the LSD/Diff problem to have been around in GM for over 10 yrs. It just shows to me that GM has a very poor quality control program. The end result is, I will never buy an American car again.

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  The best Goat ever!!!! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By amber - May 29 - 4:50 pm

  This car is the best Ive ever had (having had A LOT of cars)!! Its fun, fast, and couldnt ask for more. Getting a child into the back is not the greatest but hey, its not a family car!! The car makes the trouble worth it!! No issues yet. Interior is awesome!!

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  Pros Only Need Apply - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By SULLIVAN - March 31 - 4:43 am

  I used to race a 1968 GTO on the track (pure stock). That WAS one of the biggest thrills of my life. I now have a much bigger thrill. I didnt think this much power could be legal under $35,000.The comfort and appointments were a pleasant surprise too!