GMC Typhoon
| GMC Typhoon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 1991–1993 4697 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 2-door SUV |
| Layout | All Wheel Drive |
| Related | GMC Syclone GMC Jimmy/Chevrolet Blazer GMC Sonoma/Chevrolet S-10 Oldsmobile Bravada |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.3 L LB4 turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 4L60 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in (2553 mm) |
| Length | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
| Width | 68.2 in (1732 mm) |
| Height | 60.0 in (1524 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3822 lb (1734 kg) |
The GMC Typhoon is a high-performance SUV, produced from 1991 to 1993 by GMC. The Typhoon was based on the 1991 GMC Jimmy.[1]
Description
Like the GMC Syclone, the Typhoon is powered by a 4.3 L LB4 V6 engine producing 280 hp (209 kW)[1] at 4,400 rpm and 360 lb·ft (488 N·m) of torque at 3,600 rpm. The engine is a modified version of the Vortech engine found in the standard Jimmy, which originally produced 190 hp.[2] The engine uses a Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8 cm2 turbocharger producing 14 psi of boost and a Garrett Water/Air intercooler, as well as revised intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48 mm (2 in) twin-bore throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine.[3] The Typhoon sends power to all four wheels through a 700r4 4-speed automatic transmission and a BorgWarner 4472 (the Syclone used a BorgWarner 1372)[citation needed] transfer case splitting torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Other features include upgraded brakes, a limited slip rear differential and sport modifications to the standard suspensions. Unlike the Syclone, the Typhoon featured an air-operated self-leveling rear suspension.[citation needed]
During tests by Car and Driver, the Typhoon was capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds[1] and could do a quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds at 95 mph (153 km/h). Car and Driver compared the Syclone's performance favorably to the Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette, and Nissan 300ZX Turbo.[1] It cost US$29,970, though the magazine criticized the plasticy interior pieces.
Production and colors
All three model years were built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan. Aside from a handful of prototypes, only 4,697 Typhoons were built by GMC: 2,497 for 1992, and 2,200 for 1993. Unlike regular production Syclones, Typhoons were offered in various color configurations that differed by year, with black/black being the most common.
1991
- Typhoon Pre-Production (6 total)
1992
- Black w/ Black (1262 total)
- Black w/ Gray (130 total)
- Frost White w/ Gray (518 total)
- Apple Red w/ Gray (345 total)
- Bright Teal w/ Gray (132 total)
- Forest Green Metallic w/ Gray (82 total)
- Aspen Blue w/ Gray (28 total)
- Radar Blue w/ Radar Blue (1 total[a])
- Raspberry Metallic w/ Raspberry Metallic (2 total[a])
1993
- Black w/ Black (1,008 total)
- Black w/ Gray (98 total)
- Frost White w/ White (532 total[b])
- Frost White w/ Gray (115 total)
- Apple Red w/ Apple Red (77 total)
- Apple Red w/ Gray (101 total)
- Forest Green Metallic w/ Gray (210 total)
- Garnet Red w/ Gray (24 total)
- Royal Blue Metallic w/ Gray (35 total)
Notable owners
- Clint Eastwood has owned a Typhoon.[4]
- John F. Kennedy Jr. owned a Typhoon which was stolen and recovered in 1998.[5][6]
- Henry Bowman owned one in Unintended Consequences
- According to a story told by Jeremy Clarkson, Bob Seger owned one as his daily driver during the 1990s.[7]
Notes
See also
References
- ^ a b c d St. Antoine, Arthur (March 1992). "Road Test: GMC Typhoon" (PDF). Car and Driver. 37 (9): 63–67. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Muscle Cars You Should Know: GMC Typhoon / Syclone". Street Muscle. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ^ "1992 GMC Typhoon: First Drive Flashback". Road & Track. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
- ^ Okulski, Travis (September 7, 2016). "Clint Eastwood Drives a GMC Typhoon". Road & Track. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ Rush, George; Molloy, Joanna; Baram, Marcus; Baker, K.C. (October 23, 1998). "From Saab Story To Joyride for John Jr". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ "Kennedy's Stolen Vehicle Is Recovered". The New York Times. November 27, 1996. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- ^ Clarkson, Jeremy (5 December 1994). "Clarkson on: Bob Seger". Top Gear Magazine. BBC. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
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