Pontiac GTO (2nd Gen) "The Judge" 455 HO 1970

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Ah, so here we have the facelifted version of the 2nd Generation Pontiac GTO Judge. Alongside the cosmetic differences, the 1970-72 GTO Judge was given a new engine option that sets it apart from the 1969 Judge. It was a 455 cubic inch, "High Output" V8. Which is the one I'm suggesting.

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Specs:
Engine - 7.5L V8
Drivetrain - Front Engine, RWD
Transmission - 3-Speed MT
Power - 335 hp (246 kw)
Torque - 480 ft-lbs (651 nm)

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http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=567679
http://ultimategto.com/cgi-bin/statsexplorer.cgi?year=1971&f1=style popgto clrpaint dtmatrix vinmatrix dataplate price
 
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Master__Shake_
I suggested the '69 model Judge; apparently the search function is broken. =\
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I know, I saw it, I found it just by searching Pontiac (and using ctrl+f to find the GTOs.) I don't consider them both to be the same car. Well, at least not the bodies.
 
RandomCarGuy17
I know, I saw it, I found it just by searching Pontiac (and using ctrl+f to find the GTOs.) I don't consider them both to be the same car. Well, at least not the bodies.
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They're 2 years apart.. both A-body, both GTOs, both Judges, the only difference in performance is that the '69 model didn't offer the 455HO option, and it had a front-end face lift in '70. It's not like comparing a '65 to a '74, those are completely different cars.

If it wasn't for the fixed headlamps of the '70 & '71 models, I'd like them, but I prefer the hide-aways from '68 & '69.
 
Master__Shake_
They're 2 years apart.. both A-body, both GTOs, both Judges, the only difference in performance is that the '69 model didn't offer the 455HO option, and it had a front-end face lift in '70. It's not like comparing a '65 to a '74, those are completely different cars.

If it wasn't for the fixed headlamps of the '70 & '71 models, I'd like them, but I prefer the hide-aways from '68 & '69.
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GranTurismo916
This is only a facelift of the earlier model...I guess we'll see what the mods say.
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Guys, GT is a game that has 50 plus skylines and 30 plus miatas with even less differences than these GTOs even have. I don't think it would be the end of the world if a game would have 2 similar cars that look a lot different from each other.

Also, that's correct; the only differences are the 455 HO option and the aerodynamics of the cars have been altered with the changed grille, hood, and spoiler. Also, the 455 HO option is actually what I'm suggesting (I wrote the engine size in my specs section in liters).

Anyway, like I said in my original post, I like the body style and I bet there's other people that would like to see the body style in GT too.
 
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RandomCarGuy17
Guys, GT is a game that has 50 plus skylines and 30 plus miatas with even less differences than these GTOs even have. I don't think it would be the end of the world if a game would have 2 similar cars that look a lot different from each other.
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I would love it if they added both; I've been dying for a classic muscle DLC pack, and I'd pay over $10 for a few of the more common muscle that they conveniently forgot to add along the way. Problem is, PD favors JDMs, so getting DLC with an American domestic, let alone a classic car, is a far stretch as it is. If you'd like, I can modify my suggestion to add all years of the GTO Judge? I'd just need to add a few pics for the other years and change the title.
 
Master__Shake_
I would love it if they added both; I've been dying for a classic muscle DLC pack, and I'd pay over $10 for a few of the more common muscle that they conveniently forgot to add along the way. Problem is, PD favors JDMs, so getting DLC with an American domestic, let alone a classic car, is a far stretch as it is. If you'd like, I can modify my suggestion to add all years of the GTO Judge? I'd just need to add a few pics for the other years and change the title.
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I know PD's silly nature Shake. I'm just doing these suggestions for mostly fun and don't even think any of them will make it to GT. If that happens, then yay for me. Anyway, just keep your 1969 GTO thread as is and I'll hold onto this thread.
 
RandomCarGuy17
I know PD's silly nature Shake. I'm just doing these suggestions for mostly fun and don't even think any of them will make it to GT. If that happens, then yay for me. Anyway, just keep your 1969 GTO thread as is and I'll hold onto this thread.
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I like them both, but your picture of the Black Judge is a 1970. I'd take either one though.
 
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FYI, the '69 model is listed at https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/69-pontiac-gto-judge.298376/#post-9325912
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Read the comments above.
I already stated that I consider this a different car due to the 455 HO engine, torque, hp, & body style differences.

Seriously, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro both had facelifts around this same time as well as different engine options like this GTO and I know that Midnight club 3: Dub Edition had both the 1969 and 1971 GTOs in the game. I don't think it's fair to call these 2 the same exact car as any form a differences counts.
 
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RandomCarGuy17
Read the comments above.
I already stated that I consider this a different car due to the 455 HO engine, torque, hp, & body style differences.

Seriously, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro both had facelifts around this same time as well as different engine options like this GTO and I know that Midnight club 3: Dub Edition had both the 1969 and 1971 GTOs in the game. I don't think it's fair to call these 2 the same exact car as any form a differences counts.
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I agree, I was just adding the actual link as a convenience to fans of the Judge in all its forms.
 

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