Sonoma GT
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| GMC Sonoma GT | |
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | GMC S.GT GMC S-15 |
| Production | 1992 |
| Predecessor | GMC Syclone Chevrolet 454 SS |
| Successor | GMC Typhoon |
| Class | Sport Compact pickup truck |
| Apple Red / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Red / Gry |
| Production | 180 in 1992 |
| Midnight Black / Midnight Black | |
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| Also called | Blk / Blk |
| Production | 408 in 1992 |
| Arctic White / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Wht / Gry |
| Production | 101 in 1992 |
| Teal / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Tl / Gry |
| Production | 48 in 1992 |
| Aspen Blue / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Blu / Gry |
| Production | 14 in 1992 |
| Midnight Black / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Blk / Gry |
| Production | 41 in 1992 |
| Forest Green / Argent Grey | |
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| Also called | Grn / Gry |
| Production | 14 in 1992 |
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[edit] Origin
In 1991, the GMC Syclone was introduced, an all wheel drive pickup with a turbocharged 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.
[edit] Features
The Sonoma GT was based on the production 2wd GMC_Sonoma truck. It was a regular cab, short bed model. Modified by Production 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 soft tonneau cover. The truck was then lowered and equipped with a 700R4 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.
[edit] 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·lbf
[edit] Production Numbers
In the 1992 model year, PAS modified a total of 806 Sonoma GTs for sale on the public market.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
