Of all the Detroit muscle cars, most people consider the Pontiac GTO as the first. Pontiac's team of engineers, led by John DeLorean, figured out they could fit the 389 cubic-inch V8 from the full-size Bonneville into the mid-sized Tempest Chassis. After some burnout shenanigans in a 1963 prototype, the Pontiac GTO would debut as a 1964 model.
How The 1967 Pontiac GTO Became A Symbol Of American Muscle Car Culture
Striking body lines, a menacing front grille, superb handling, and a huge V8 engine makes the iconic Pontiac GTO a classic Detroit icon.
