There is a distinct possibility that you have never heard of the GMC Syclone Pickup. The Syclone is the twin sister of the GMC Typhoon SUV. Both cars were developed at the same time by General Motors’ commercial vehicle division in the early 1990s. What made these two high-performance monsters special was that such high performance was achieved without the need to resort to eight-cylinder engines. And of course, to the fact that they were quicker in acceleration than many high-flying supercars.
The GMC Syclone’s engine was a turbocharged supercharged 4.3-litre V6 – with multipoint injection and intercooler – up to 280 hp and 475 Nm of torque. Now it may not impress us too much, but in 1991 they were incredible figures. In fact, in a legendary Car&Driver comparison, it was quicker to accelerate than a Ferrari 348, cementing its reputation for high performance. more than 30 years ago, He was able to do 0 to 96 km/h in just over five secondsin addition to doing the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds.
It was as fast as a C4 Corvette, and faster than cars like the Ferrari 348 or the Lamborghini Countach.
Today it is an extremely valuable and exotic car. Only 2,998 units were produced in 1991, and the unit that stars in this video had been collecting dust in a garage for 10 years. With just over 100,000 miles on its odometer, its owner decided to sell it – for a handsome profit – and has hired a professional detailing service to do so. With the usual techniques and a good foundation, they have brought back glory to this beautiful sports pick-up. Enjoy his return to life in the video that we leave you on these lines.
