Dumb Question but Mom said there are No Dumb Questions

Joseph Dell

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The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.

But as for GTS, I have nothing to contribute. That's why I bought an RT. It was easier to remember... :)

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In that case what's an RT stand for? I have a Gran Touring Sport, so I wouldn't have to worry about RT or SRT. ;)
 

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Dunno about GTS, but on old Pontiac GTOs, it stood for Gas, Tires, and Oil.
 

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It actually an Italian term GTO- Gran Turismo Omolagato(sp?)
loosely translated grand touring homolagation ie: made to homologate a race car buy building a certian number of cars to satisfy a sanctioning body(FIA, ALMS, USRRC, IMSA, ect...)so a car will qualify to run in a particular racing series.
 

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It actually an Italian term GTO- Gran Turismo Omolagato(sp?)
loosely translated grand touring homolagation ie: made to homologate a race car buy building a certian number of cars to satisfy a sanctioning body(FIA, ALMS, USRRC, IMSA, ect...)so a car will qualify to run in a particular racing series.

Yep, knew that, but I thought "Gas Tires and Oil" was funnier. :)

One funny thing about Enzo Ferrari, he would try and trick the sanctioning body into believing his race engines were somehow related to production sedan engines, in order to get the GTO designation.

Of course, a 60s Pontiac wearing the GTO badge doesn't mean a thing, its just marketing b.s. I know you knew that!
 

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Dunno about GTS, but on old Pontiac GTOs, it stood for Gas, Tires, and Oil.

HaHa... Only you Vic :nana:

GTO' and 'GT' are European racing classifications. The Italian term, 'Gran Turismo Omologato', means Grand Touring class production vehicle, homologated for racing. The name came to mean a large, high-performance sports car comfortable enough for long trips or 'touring', as opposed to the smaller, less comfortable 2-seater 'true' sports cars.

Ripped that right off GTO Heaven a web site. Although your definition is probably easier to remember.
 

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