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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  new toy - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Robgotone - November 13 - 1:36 pm

  Wow, what a blast to drive. This car gave me a midlife crisis at 33! Its quick and handles great. Im sure the fit and finish is less than the Benz i traded but the benz will see nothing but tail lights! Who said you have to grow up? Bring on the young punks in their tuners! IM waiting!!!!

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  Sharp! - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By GaryL - June 27 - 8:20 pm

  Just picked up this 05 after test driving an 04. Impressive power and comfort all in one package. Exterior looks make it a deceptive speed predator at the traffic lights. Seat slowness does stink but not a big deal when all else adds up to an awesome vehicle build. Blue on Blue is a very sharp look for this vehicle. Looking forward to aftermarket tools for this great mid-life crisis requirement.

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  GTO to Go - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By H - June 1 - 10:06 pm

  I searched over 4 months for a new vehicle. Looking at Fords and Chevys. Heard bad reviews for the 2004 GTO. Waited for 2005 for improvements. Searched over a 100 mile radius to find the right dealership. Tested and enjoyed the performance. Same drivetrain as a corvette, for lower price plus it can hold two more people. Held out for the one color that would work. Cyclone Gray, which does not look like gray. Plus I wanted the Sport Appearance Package.

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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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  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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  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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  The everyday practicle performance car - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Fraser Semple - June 15 - 7:43 pm

  Great vehicle, extremely comfortable to drive, 25mpg averaged on 300 mile trip and ran 13.00 seconds quarter mile.

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  the truth - 2005 Pontiac GTO
  By Tommy DeGrange - March 12 - 2:03 pm

  the car is a fun drive. it couls use a little styling help for the 06 model year. but as for the performance and handling the car meets all my expectations. all in all a good car. has a small problem with tires (i wore off the factory tires in only 30k with very little burn out action)