GMC Typhoon

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GMC Typhoon
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Overview
Manufacturer GMC (General Motors)
Production1992–1993
4697 produced
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 2-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related GMC Syclone
GMC Jimmy/Chevrolet Blazer
GMC Sonoma/Chevrolet S-10
Oldsmobile Bravada
Powertrain
Engine 4.3 L GM LB4 Turbocharged V-6
Transmission 4-speed 4L60 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 100.5 in (2553 mm)
Length170.3 in (4326 mm)
Width68.2 in (1732 mm)
Height60.0 in (1524 mm)
Curb weight 3822 lb (1734 kg)

The GMC Typhoon is a high-performance SUV variant of the 1st generation GMC S-15 Jimmy, produced from 1992 until 1993 by GMC. The Typhoon was based on the 1991 GMC Syclone. [1]

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Description

Like the GMC Syclone, the Typhoon is powered by a 4.3 L LB4 V6 engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake manifolds, fuel system and exhaust manifolds, producing 280 hp (209 kW) and 360 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m) of torque. The engine is a modified version of the Vortec engine found in the standard Jimmy, which originally produced 190 hp (142 kW). [2] The engine uses a Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8 cm2 turbocharger producing 14 psi (0.97 bar) of boost and a Garrett Water/Air intercooler, as well as revised intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48 mm (2 in) twin-bore throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine. [3] The Typhoon sends power to all four wheels through a 4L60 4-speed automatic transmission and a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case splitting torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Other features include upgraded brakes, a limited-slip rear differential and sport modifications to the standard suspensions. Unlike the Syclone, the Typhoon featured an air-operated self-leveling rear suspension. [4]

During tests by Car and Driver, the Typhoon was capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds [1] and could do a quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds at 95 mph (153 km/h). Car and Driver compared the Syclone's performance favorably to the Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette, and Nissan 300ZX Turbo. [1] It cost US$29,970, though the magazine criticized the plastic interior pieces.

Production and colors

All three model years were built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan. Aside from a handful of prototypes, only 4,697 Typhoons were built by GMC: 2,497 for 1992, and 2,200 for 1993. Unlike regular production Syclones, Typhoons were offered in various exterior color configurations (body color/lower-body cladding color) that differed by year, with black/black being the most common.

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1992 GMC Typhoon in Frost White

1991

1992


1993

Notes

  1. ↑ Total includes 1 Raspberry Metallic w/ Raspberry Metallic factory test color truck.
  2. ↑ Total includes 2 Raspberry Metallic w/ Raspberry Metallic and 1 Radar Blue w/ Radar Blue factory test color truck.
  3. 1 2 3 These factory test colors are included in the totals of the original color combinations.
  4. ↑ Total includes 1 Radar Blue w/ Radar Blue factory test color truck.

References

  1. 1 2 3 St. Antoine, Arthur (March 1992). "Road Test: GMC Typhoon" (PDF). Car and Driver . 37 (9): 63–67. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Muscle Cars You Should Know: GMC Typhoon / Syclone". Street Muscle. 2016-09-19. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  3. ↑ "1992 GMC Typhoon: First Drive Flashback". Road & Track. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  4. ↑ Huizenga, Paul (27 February 2018). "Storm on the Horizon: Tracing Today's Super SUV Origins". Driving Line. Nitto Tire. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
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