What does GT stand for??

jj_jonathon · 04-25-2003, 11:57 AM

Just kinda thought of this...what does the GT (and LX) stand for?? I honestly can't think of it.

Someone here has to know...heh

Hethj7 · 04-25-2003, 12:16 PM

I think GT is Grand Touring. LX...not sure on that one

Mass Stang · 04-25-2003, 12:17 PM

GT = Grand Touring
LX Luxry

jj_jonathon · 04-25-2003, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mass Stang
GT = Grand Touring
LX Luxry

lmao....so who are they trying to fool?

the sports cars are grand touring...hehe and the POS LX (non-5.0) stangs were the luxury edition? hehe....crazy...

thanks

Mass Stang · 04-25-2003, 12:31 PM

I don't know who came up with that at Ford, but I would love to know how much money he makes, to come up with stuff like that.

MEDIK418 · 04-25-2003, 12:45 PM

I don't know if they were the first to coin the phrase but many years ago Ferrari came out with one of the first "GT"'s. Their moniker was an abbreviation of "Gran Tourismo" Something that, at the time was sorta like sport touring. Going long distances at speeds that would keep your heart pumping.

Rev · 04-25-2003, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by MEDIK418
I don't know if they were the first to coin the phrase but many years ago Ferrari came out with one of the first "GT"'s. Their moniker was an abbreviation of "Gran Tourismo" Something that, at the time was sorta like sport touring. Going long distances at speeds that would keep your heart pumping.

MEDIK is right. GT originally meant "Grand Tourisimo" for the Italian road cars. I could be wrong, but I think that implied 4 seats rather than 2. It was back in the 50's that the term became used, if I remember correctly.

Rev

blue00gt · 04-25-2003, 03:49 PM

Watch some touring car races on Speedvision. It might change your mind about what 'touring' means.

Rev · 04-25-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by blue00gt
Watch some touring car races on Speedvision. It might change your mind about what 'touring' means.

Nope, no back seats in those. These did originally have them though, didn't they?

Rev

blue00gt · 04-25-2003, 05:44 PM

I think you're right about the back seat thing, Rev. It seems to me that originally GT cars were supposed to be fast four seaters that were a bit luxurious and very comfortable but still hauled butt. Sort of a sports car for long trips at high speeds with multiple passengers as Medik mentioned.

Rev · 04-25-2003, 07:11 PM

I think we all agree.

Rev

lx5091 · 04-25-2003, 07:33 PM

LX's are way better than GT's!

Though I agree there isn't much luxury. That's what Bentley is for...

Rev · 04-25-2003, 07:39 PM

GT's and LX's are manufacturer's designations. What I want to know are et's?

Rev

Crazy Horse GT · 04-26-2003, 10:53 PM

for jj, gt mean's- Go back To canada, lol.

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KiltedBanshees93GT · 04-27-2003, 06:05 AM

IIRC the origin of "GT" was from the "grand touring sedans" of italy, literally "Gran Turismo Ongolocada [sp?]", which in turn prompted Pontiac to come out with the GTO. Can anyone else confirm?

J

1969Mach1 · 04-27-2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by KiltedBanshees93GT
IIRC the origin of "GT" was from the "grand touring sedans" of italy, literally "Gran Turismo Ongolocada [sp?]", which in turn prompted Pontiac to come out with the GTO. Can anyone else confirm?

J

Yup that is very true.... and will have to confirm that. That is where they got there name from. It was a race in Italy.
But GT & LX is mostly to distingush the two models
Like Camaro RS and SS (Rally Sport and Super Sport)

-Sam.

NotchJohnson · 04-27-2003, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KiltedBanshees93GT
IIRC the origin of "GT" was from the "grand touring sedans" of italy, literally "Gran Turismo Ongolocada [sp?]", which in turn prompted Pontiac to come out with the GTO. Can anyone else confirm?

J

Pretty close

Its Gran Tourismo Omologato, which means Grand Touring Homologated, which in normal english means the Authentic Grand Tourning Machine. Also Jon, the lx models were not just 4-cylinders, the hatchbacks and notchbacks came in 5.0 versions as well. The interior isnt much different than the gt's either, its pretty much identical. Oh yeah and the lx's are faster too

jj_jonathon · 04-27-2003, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by NotchJohnson
Also Jon, the lx models were not just 4-cylinders, the hatchbacks and notchbacks came in 5.0 versions as well. The interior isnt much different than the gt's either, its pretty much identical. Oh yeah and the lx's are faster too

i excluded the LX 5.0s in my response to the answers i got...and the 5.0 was ALSO a vert...not just a notch/hatch...any they were faster cuz they were lighter...

NotchJohnson · 04-27-2003, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by jj_jonathon
i excluded the LX 5.0s in my response to the answers i got...and the 5.0 was ALSO a vert...not just a notch/hatch...any they were faster cuz they were lighter...

uhhhhhh huuuuuuuhhhhh

moc · 04-27-2003, 11:22 PM

all it really ment was the options of the stang.
but i like my meaning better !

LX= Nice lines ,clean
GT= ugly ground effects from FORD ,ENG.

04-25-2003, 11:57 AM	#1
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04-25-2003, 12:16 PM	#2
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I think GT is Grand Touring. LX...not sure on that one __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-25-2003, 12:17 PM	#3
Mass Stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 110	GT = Grand Touring LX Luxry __________________

04-25-2003, 12:31 PM	#5
Mass Stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 110	I don't know who came up with that at Ford, but I would love to know how much money he makes, to come up with stuff like that. __________________

04-25-2003, 12:45 PM	#6
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I don't know if they were the first to coin the phrase but many years ago Ferrari came out with one of the first "GT"'s. Their moniker was an abbreviation of "Gran Tourismo" Something that, at the time was sorta like sport touring. Going long distances at speeds that would keep your heart pumping. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

04-25-2003, 03:49 PM	#8
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Watch some touring car races on Speedvision. It might change your mind about what 'touring' means. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

04-25-2003, 05:44 PM	#10
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I think you're right about the back seat thing, Rev. It seems to me that originally GT cars were supposed to be fast four seaters that were a bit luxurious and very comfortable but still hauled butt. Sort of a sports car for long trips at high speeds with multiple passengers as Medik mentioned. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

04-25-2003, 07:11 PM	#11
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Yes I think we all agree. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-25-2003, 07:33 PM	#12
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	LX's are way better than GT's! Though I agree there isn't much luxury. That's what Bentley is for... __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

04-25-2003, 07:39 PM	#13
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Gt's, LX's, et's? GT's and LX's are manufacturer's designations. What I want to know are et's? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-26-2003, 10:53 PM	#14
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04-27-2003, 06:05 AM	#15
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	IIRC the origin of "GT" was from the "grand touring sedans" of italy, literally "Gran Turismo Ongolocada [sp?]", which in turn prompted Pontiac to come out with the GTO. Can anyone else confirm? J

04-27-2003, 11:22 PM	#20
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Sheeze thats easy all it really ment was the options of the stang. but i like my meaning better ! LX= Nice lines ,clean GT= ugly ground effects from FORD ,ENG. __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

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