Originally Posted by MotorTrend,Road Test: 2004 Pontiac GTO

Surprise #3: The cabin has the sporty elegance of a BMW's. Four large analog gauges (wearing faces color-coordinated with the exterior paint) lie in a large pod behind the wheel; the dials and much of the interior are trimmed with a classy satin-nickel finish (as are the drilled pedals). The four-spoke steering wheel (with integrated audio controls) feels good in your hands and is infinitely adjustable for tilt and telescope--something we've been nagging GM to do for years. The center stack houses straightforward climate controls and that Blaupunkt audio system--a 200-watt, 10-speaker affair with in-dash six-disc CD changer. There's not a blob of bling-bling marring the cool, businesslike ambiance. Your $500 aluminum attache case will look right at home here.

Originally Posted by USATODAY,Pontiac's 2004 GTO: 'Boy howdy'

Pontiac says GTO accelerates from rest to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds with manual transmission, 5.4 with automatic; run the standing-start quarter mile in 13.8 seconds at 105 mph (manual) or 102 mph (automatic). Top speed is limited to 155 mph to stay within the tires' safety range.