Meaning of GT

P.J. Romano · 09-09-2008

I am sure that many of us have received a question what GT stands for. Here is what Car & Driver says in their September issue:

"Gran turismo (or grand touring) is a term cooked up by car-crazy Italians ages ago to describe an automobile that could do it all. A GT combined the handling and high performance of a sports car with the ability to transport two grown-ups and their luggage in comfort across great distances. In the process, GTs also became synonymous with power and beauty, all the way back to Alfa Romeo 8C-2900B coupes of 1930s. Generally, GTs are front-engine because that way they have a usable trunk and good visibility. GTs are special, too, often the most glamorous cars their makers produce and among the most expensive."

Not sure about "most expensive" but I like the rest of description.

Phoenix · 09-10-2008

Forgotten nowadays. Just something to slap on to a car to make it a "premium" model and get more money for it.

Neon R/T (used to mean Road and Track)
- What the heck does SRT mean?

There are Hyundai GTs.

BQS4 · 09-10-2008

Originally Posted by Phoenix

- What the heck does SRT mean?

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clemsongt · 09-10-2008

Originally Posted by Phoenix

- What the heck does SRT mean?

There are Hyundai GTs.

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tekenaar · 09-10-2008

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Forgotten nowadays. Just something to slap on to a car to make it a "premium" model and get more money for it.

Neon R/T (used to mean Road and Track)
- What the heck does SRT mean?

There are Hyundai GTs.

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markandson · 09-10-2008

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Phoenix · 09-10-2008

I forgot-

Cobalt SS (used to mean Super Sport, RS- Rally Sport)

Notice that Corvette was never attached to the commonality of SS. I've seen tribute cars but nothing factory.

Laurence Opel GT · 09-12-2008

Originally Posted by Phoenix

I forgot-

Cobalt SS (used to mean Super Sport, RS- Rally Sport)

Notice that Corvette was never attached to the commonality of SS. I've seen tribute cars but nothing factory.

Buick's GS is Grand Sport, but was that also the same for the Commodore GS ?

09-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
P.J. Romano Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goderich, Ontario, Canada Posts: 145 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Meaning of GT I am sure that many of us have received a question what GT stands for. Here is what Car & Driver says in their September issue: "Gran turismo (or grand touring) is a term cooked up by car-crazy Italians ages ago to describe an automobile that could do it all. A GT combined the handling and high performance of a sports car with the ability to transport two grown-ups and their luggage in comfort across great distances. In the process, GTs also became synonymous with power and beauty, all the way back to Alfa Romeo 8C-2900B coupes of 1930s. Generally, GTs are front-engine because that way they have a usable trunk and good visibility. GTs are special, too, often the most glamorous cars their makers produce and among the most expensive." Not sure about "most expensive" but I like the rest of description.

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Phoenix So Famous I'm Infamous Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,546 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Forgotten nowadays. Just something to slap on to a car to make it a "premium" model and get more money for it. Neon R/T (used to mean Road and Track) - What the heck does SRT mean? There are Hyundai GTs.

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markandson Senior Contributor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Lakes, NY Posts: 1,551 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Similar to P_R_N_D_L on an automatic Patch,Race,Neutral,Drag,Leave rubber

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Phoenix So Famous I'm Infamous Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,546 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	I forgot- Cobalt SS (used to mean Super Sport, RS- Rally Sport) Notice that Corvette was never attached to the commonality of SS. I've seen tribute cars but nothing factory.

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