After 25 years, its still the king of sports trucks. This car is in perfect shape 44k original miles 2 owner car. Especially considering ferraris are much quicker now, than. Well try to keep this discreet your mother might find the magazinebut, just between us. May 10, 2018 that led it to create the syclone, an s15 pickup with a 280hp turbocharged v6 capable of keeping pace with most sports cars of the day. With allwheel drive and a boostedsix cylinder engine, the syclone is. Auto magazines compared its acceleration favorably to a variety of sports cars including the corvette and in a memorable comparison test in car and driver magazine a ferrari. Truck details 314145959 btw, as far as rarity there are about as many of them made as were total magnum srts.
That led it to create the syclone, an s15 pickup with. At the time it was introduced, the syclone was the quickest stock pickup truck being produced in the world. In that year, this pickuponsteroids turned the auto world on fire when it was released. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. This 1991 gmc syclone is one such example, as it has clearly never been someones showpiece in their garage, and looks to have been driven hard and put away wet. I have to think anyone willing to ship this car crosscountry is also willing to restore it to its former glory a wise move, given that these trucks are sure to become collectibles. Whats even more remarkable is that car and driver reported that the syclone stopped more quickly from 70 mph than the ferrari. I had a blast driving the syclone up and down the road behind the dupont building where i met ed and his son david after a dupont registry cars. It was my daily driver, bought with 50k miles on it. Americas fastest production vehicle in 1991 gmc syclone.
Car and driver has reached back into its archives, almost 25 years back, and graced us with a oneofakind comparison test only the engineering of the 1990s could bring. Can be programmed for the stock 2bar map stock injectors only or a 3bar map, although a 3bar map is recommended for better boost control. The syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 060 mph 97 kmh in 4. All wheel drive 1991 gmc syclone gm hightech performance. The legendary syclone is sort of back as a 455hp supercharged gmc canyon but it will cost you an eyewatering amount of money. Anteros, carmenta, and the rest of the gods in order to see how truly fast a new twinturbo gmc syclone was. That led it to create the syclone, an s15 pickup with a 280hp turbocharged v6 capable of keeping pace with most sports cars of the day. The syclone s acceleration numbers were just incredible for the time, with 0to60 and quartermile times running in the lowfivesecond and low14second range, respectively, according to car and driver. Manual door mirror fits s10 s15 blazerjimmy syclone driver side below eyeline. Gmc syclone replacement engine parts car, truck, suv, jeep. Car and driver was so impressed by the syclones performance that. Car and driver pitted a gmc syclone against a ferrari 348, and the lowly gmc pickup beat the italian stallion in a quartermile drag race. This truck is 100% stock and has not been modified in any way.
The original gmc syclone from 1991 was a 280horsepower remember this was 1991 allwheeldrive compact truck that would reach 60 miles per hour from a. The gmc syclone was the least likely performance car to emerge from turbo era of the late 80s and early 90s. Under 45k miles 1991 gmc syclone selling my 1991 gmc syclone truck with 44,800 original m. Hold on to yer ankles, chickenshits, its car and drivers september 1991 comparison test between the gmc syclone and the ferrari 348ts. Syclone my syclone was fast and tons of fun, but broke so many times i cant remember. Syclone cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, rvs, atvs and trailers for sale. Always been a california car with clean car fax and title. Magazines compared its acceleration favorably to a variety of sports cars including the corvette and in a memorable comparison test in car and driver magazine a.
If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. If results count more than labels, the gmc syclone is truly a sports car too that will have to be reckoned with. As with the color, only one transmission was offered. If the mechanical needs are simple and the rest of the work is limited to returning this collector truck to stock condition, than this seems like a reasonable project but i have to. This car was my daily driver up until about 60k miles so most of the build has less than 15k miles on it. The syclone was the first production truck to receive a 4wheel antilock braking system. Manual door mirror fits s10 s15 blazerjimmy syclone driver side below eyeline fits. This is a rare find 1991 gmc syclone with 983 original miles.
Feb 01, 2009 read about this rare all wheel drive ls2 powered 1991 gmc syclone with a 4l60e transmission and a set of bfgoodrich tires, only at gm hightech performance magazine. You will not find another single owner, cleaner, more streetable example still on the road. If a car doesnt yield sizable profits, it simply isnt built. This is a factory turbo charged car and was the fastest production vehicle during its time. The syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 060 mph in 4. While not mind blowing acceleration by todays standards, it was fast enough to convince car and driver to pit the syclone against maranellos finest offering of the day, the ferrari 348. It did have a top speed some 40 mph higher than the syclones. Thirty years earlier in march 1964, the magazine under david e. In the september 1991 issue of car and driver, the syclone was pitted against a. Gmc syclone revived as a 455hp aftermarket brute roadshow. Well try to keep this discreetyour mother might find the magazinebut, just between us guys, we all know that half the fun of a fast car is.
Gmc syclone 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings manual door mirror fits s10 s15 blazerjimmy syclone driver side below eyeline. But if you define legend as something about which there are numerous stories, then the gmc syclone fits the bill. This 91 gmc syclone has driven 395 miles in 25 years by and large, automakers think with their wallets. Feb 23, 2016 this 91 gmc syclone has driven 395 miles in 25 years by and large, automakers think with their wallets. This limited production, rules bending hot rod, brought the hardware to lay claim as the fastest production vehicle of 1991, the only year it was produced, although some sources say 3 were built in 1992. When turbos met tailgates 1991 gmc syclone hemmings. The gmc syclone was a performance variant of the sonoma pickup truck and is a turbocharged v6 mated to an allwheeldrive layout. When car and driver tested it, the little black sport truck was faster than a ferrari. Starting with a 2019 gmc canyon extended cab, svetuned syclones will come with a supercharged 3. A very limited car, it was only produced in 1991 and only 2,995 were made. The truck has been lowered 2 inches in the front and 5 inches in the rear for more carlike.
In those 6 months, i put 20k on it driving between homeschoolworkhomerepeat with the occasional long trip here and there. This 1991 gmc syclone was jay lenos daily driver for years. Well try to keep this discreet your mother might find the magazine but, just between us guys, we all know that half the fun of a fast car is standing on the pedal, pivoting those throttles wide open, and seeing the goat in the next lane back out of your. Of course, if both drivers kept their feet in it, the 348 wouldve pulled away shortly after. The gmc syclone was built in 1991, and was produced for only one year. Mar 26, 2020 as with the color, only one transmission was offered. When introduced, the syclone was the quickest stock pickup truck being produced in the world. Ferrari 348ts in most measurable categories during a 1991 car and driver test. Gmc syclone annihilates a corvette z06 in a drag race. Jay leno brings out his 1991 gmc syclone pickup truck to give us a tour.
Many improvements to the chip programming to improve cold starts, idle, response, and general driveability. The syclone was built by production automotive services of. Car and driver, of course, has a fine legacy of trolling ferrari. Jay leno gives a tour of his 1991 gmc syclone pickup truck. It may wear syclones hand me downs, but it deserves better. Aaron kiley car and driver with its 280hp turbocharged 4. This particular example served as jay lenos daily driver for several years. Jan 29, 2014 this 1991 gmc syclone is a highperformance version of the gmc sonoma pickup truck. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 1991 gmc syclone regular cab for sale near you. Before the purists cry foul, realize that this let anyone with a pulse and a dream unleash the syclones full fury. Especially considering ferraris are much quicker now, than they were then. Dec 08, 2018 back in 1991, car and driver pitted the syclone against the ferrari 348ts. Hold on to yer ankles, chickenshits, its car and driver s september 1991 comparison test between the gmc syclone and the ferrari 348ts. Quickest pickup trucks weve ever tested car and driver.
Given the syclones location in washington state, im guessing rust isnt an issue as vehicles seem to survive at a surprisingly high rate out there. The september, 1991 edition of car of driver magazine compares the syclone to a ferrari 348ts tools and instructions for the trucks tonneau cover nobody scoffs at gmcs syclone and typhoon. The gmc syclone was a soupedup model of the gmc sonoma chevy s10 pickup truck. A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Sep 19, 2016 while not mind blowing acceleration by todays standards, it was fast enough to convince car and driver to pit the syclone against maranellos finest offering of the day, the ferrari 348, which the syclone promptly dusted in a drag race. The gmc syclone is the embodiment of 90s cool autotrader. In 1991 a gmc syclone could whoop a ferraris ass jalopnik. In its september 1991 issue, car and driver magazine pitted the syclone against the ferrari 348tb in an allout confrontation that is still legendary. In the quarter mile shootout, all the ferrari could see was the syclones taillights. The technology will be integrated into the japanese automakers hondalink suite.
We handpick the finest manufacturers in the game to make sure that our inventory of gmc syclone accessories and parts is of the highest quality in the world. Trade in for this 1991 gmc syclone as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Treat yourself with this lowmile gmc syclone and typhoon. If you remember reading in a 1991 issue of car and driver, how a syclone was quicker than a ferrari 348ts in a quartermile drag race, and loved the thought of showing gmc taillights to a ferrari, you might see nothing wrong with this. Auto magazines compared its acceleration favorably to a variety of sports cars including the corvette and in a memorable comparison test in car and driver.
After all, how many utility vehicles get compared to a ferrari by car and driver. Gmc also made a small suv version called the typhoon which was more powerful and sold in greater numbers with approx 5k built. Affordable fun cars that dont depreciate good deals. From 060, the syclone beat the ferrari by more than half a second. Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for gmc syclone when you shop the largest online selection at. I talked to the truck driver, and he said it was headed all the way from california to new york. This might be the best onetwo punch on the radcar market. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Jul 27, 2015 this 1991 gmc syclone was jay lenos daily driver for years quicker to 60 than any ferrari in the u. Interestingly, fourwheel abs was standard fare on the syclone, but its brake system was anything but racy, relying on front discs and rear 9. Sort by 1991 gmc syclone base standard cab pickup 2door 1991 gmc syclone base standard cab pickup 2door 4. Since turbocharged engines like cooler, denser air, a cool day would likely have those times improving by a few tenths.
Car and driver pitted the syclone against the ferrari 348ts. This 91 gmc syclone has driven 395 miles in 25 years. It was a great dd until it got hit by an f350 with a plow mount. Fits 4wd fourwheel drive and awd allwheel drive models only.