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MotorWeek: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:32 pm
by kevm14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyXxXatF2yM

The gauge cluster was from Pontiac. Interesting.

Check out the manual air bladder lumbar system. So luxurious.

Despite what it says on paper and the AWD system, these were far less impressive mechanically in 1992 than the GN was in the mid-80s. The 4.3 turbo was not built to the same standards as the 3.8 turbo, either. But still, these are very interesting vehicles.

Re: MotorWeek: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:30 am
by Adam
kevm14 wrote:The 4.3 turbo was not built to the same standards as the 3.8 turbo, either. But still, these are very interesting vehicles.
Air to water intercooler on the 4.3L. Like a WRC car. Or a Toyota Celica GT-4.

Re: MotorWeek: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:14 pm
by Bob
That inflatable lumbar looks identical to the one in my Elise. Maybe that's another GM parts bin part they were able to capitalize on :)

Re: MotorWeek: 1992 GMC Typhoon

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:16 pm
by kevm14
Must be made from recycled Reebok Pumps.

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