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2005 Pontiac GTO
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2005 Pontiac GTO

The rear-drive GTO is a slightly modified Holden Monaro, a car produced by GM's Australian subsidiary. It uses a version of the Corvette's 6.0-liter V8 engine that produces 400 hp. The GTO competes primarily with the redesigned Ford Mustang. In our testing we found the GTO quick, and the engine sounds and feels muscular. Handling isn't overtly sporty, but it is entertaining at its limits for driving enthusiasts. The manual shifter isn't slick, and the clutch is heavy. The ride is fairly compliant. The seats are comfortable, and the interior has good fit and finish. 2006 was the last year for the GTO.

Market value
$9,500
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
4
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
coupe
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2004

Pricing

Current retail median
$9,500
Retail value range
$9,500 - $9,500
Original MSRP range
$32,295 - $32,295
Trade-in range
$5,945 - $5,945

Ratings

Road test score
63/100

Fuel economy

Tested city
11 MPG
Tested highway
27 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,820
Cruising range
320 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.3 sec
0-60 mph
5.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
143 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
190 in
Width
73 in
Height
55 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Weight
3,770 lb
Maximum load
740 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
26 in
Luggage
1+2+0

Brand context

About Pontiac

Once known as GM’s performance brand, Pontiac was discontinued in 2010 along with Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. The legendary GTO of the 1960s and Firebird of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s were joined by models such as the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and Bonneville, which were based on other GM models. The Australian-built Pontiac G8 was a legitimate muscle car, and the Vibe hatchback shared its design with the Toyota Corolla Matrix. Today, most Pontiac vehicles still on the road are more than a decade old and lack the safety and convenience features found in modern vehicles.

Vehicle ID: 4731 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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