Whats New for the 2004 Pontiac GTO?
For 2004, Pontiac reinstates the GTO, a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe powered by a brawny V8 that stirs up 350 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. This muscle car features a lengthy list of standard features, including a leather interior; power seats, windows, mirrors and locks; 17-inch wheels with performance tires; and a Blaupunkt stereo system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer. The only choice is to decide between the standard four-speed automatic and the optional six-speed manual transmission. Advantages of the 2004 Pontiac GTO: Sophisticated, well-balanced, rear-drive chassis is a brilliant match for V8 strengthAmazing 29 mpg fuel economy when equipped with the manual transmissionRoom for four adultsExtensive standard features listObjections to the 2004 Pontiac GTO: Where are the hood scoops?High price tagHefty curb weightEditor’s Advice: Pontiac resurrects the GTO muscle car of the 1960s for a new generation of power-hungry performance junkies. Eschewing its iconic America