- Sonoma GT
Infobox Automobile
name=GMC Sonoma GT
aka=GMC S.GT
GMC S-15
manufacturer=General Motors
production=1992
predecessor=GMC Syclone
Chevrolet 454 SS
successor=GMC Typhoon
class=Sport Compactpickup truck
similar=GMC Syclone GMC Typhoon Dodge Dakota Sport Infobox Automobile generation
name=Apple Red / Argent Grey
production=180 in 1992
aka=Red / GryInfobox Automobile generation
name=Midnight Black / Midnight Black
production=408 in 1992
aka=Blk / BlkInfobox Automobile generation
name=Arctic White / Argent Grey
production=101 in 1992
aka=Wht / GryInfobox Automobile generation
name=Teal / Argent Grey
production=48 in 1992
aka=Tl / GryInfobox Automobile generation
name=Aspen Blue / Argent Grey
production=14 in 1992
aka=Blu / GryInfobox Automobile generation
name=Midnight Black / Argent Grey
production=41 in 1992
aka=Blk / GryInfobox Automobile generation
name=Forest Green / Argent Grey
production=14 in 1992
aka=Grn / GryOrigin
In 1991, the
GMC Syclone was introduced, anall wheel drive pickup with aturbocharged 285 hp 4.3L V6.In 1992, an entry level version of the Syclone, called the Sonoma GT was brought to the automotive market by General Motors.
Features
The Sonoma GT was based on the production 2wd
GMC_Sonoma truck. It was a regular cab, short bed model. Modified byProduction Automotive Services (PAS inc.) of Troy, Michigan, the Sonoma was equipped with a special Syclone style interior package with red piped seats, floor shift console, special gauges, and a softtonneau cover. The truck was then lowered and equipped with a700R4 4 speed automatic transmission (also called the 4L60). All Sonoma GTs were produced with a 3.42 rear axle ratio, with the G80 limited slip option. Sonoma GTs were rated to haul a payload of 950 pounds.Engine
The Sonoma GT was powered by a high output version of the L35 Vortec 4.3L V6. It has Central Multi Port fuel injection and produced 195 hp.
*Family: GM 90 degree V6
*Bore: 4.000 inch
*Displacement: 262 cubic inches (4.3 liters)
*Redline: 5200 rpm
*Power: 195 hp
*Torque: 235 ft·lbfProduction Numbers
In the 1992 model year, PAS modified a total of 806 Sonoma GTs for sale on the public market.
Colors
Sonoma GTs came in a total of 7 different color combinations.
*408 trucks were produced in Midnight black with Midnight black ground effects.
*180 were made in Apple red with Argent grey ground effects.
*101 came in Arctic white with Argent grey ground effects.
*48 were assembled that were Teal with Argent grey ground effects.
*41 trucks were painted Midnight black with Argent grey ground effects.
*14 came in Aspen blue with Argent grey ground effects.
*14 were Forest green with Argent grey ground effects.Interior
The Sonoma GT was equipped with special sport gauges lifted from the Syclone. It also had special black cloth bucket seats with red piping. The final touch was a truck specific center console with shifter for the automatic transmission
Additional Information
* [http://www.sportmachines.com/magrack/car_driver_12-92.html 1992 Sonoma GT - Car and Driver December 1992]
External links
* [http://www.SyTy.huryde.com SyTy Community]
* [http://www.sportmachines.com Sportmachines]
* [http://www.s-series.org S-series.org]
* [http://www.SyTy-Tech.com SyTy Tech]
* [http://www.SyTy.net SyTy.net]
* [http://www.syty.org SyTy.org]
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