Interesting Facts About the Pontiac Gto
The Pontiac GTO first roared onto the scene in 1964 and quickly earned the nickname “Goat.” Built by a special GM division, it became a cornerstone of the 1960s muscle‑car craze and later enjoyed a brief revival in the mid‑2000s.
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Born in 1964 and nicknamed the “Goat”
The GTO was introduced in 1964 and earned the affectionate nickname “Goat.” It was produced by a special division of General Motors and enjoyed ten years of great success from 1964 to 1974.
Started as an optional package for the Pontiac LeMans
The original GTO began life in 1964 as an optional performance package on the Pontiac LeMans. This first‑generation model (1964‑1967) helped launch the wild 1960s muscle‑car market.
Two distinct eras and body‑class shifts
The GTO was built from 1964‑1974 and later revived from 2004‑2006. Its classification changed from a mid‑size car (1963‑1973) to a compact in 1974, then back to a mid‑size in the 2000s, all while retaining a front‑engine, rear‑wheel‑drive layout.
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