1992 GMC TYPHOON #324 & 1991 GMC SYCLONE #0839 - OFFERED AS A PAIR

1991 GMC Syclone #0839 & 1992 GMC Typhoon #324 - marketed as a pair

Syclone - (VIN: 1GDCT14Z6M8800839), midnight black with black cladding / black cloth seats with red seat piping, 31,600 original miles, 4-spd. auto trans., the fastest production vehicle in the world in 1991 and still faster than a lot of cars made today. Only built in 1991 and one of 2,995 built. It has never been in the rain. Stock except for a cat back exhaust system and Viper keyless entry alarm system. I have owned this truck (my 3rd Syclone) since 07/22/2014 ... it has nothing wrong with it and I love the truck, and I just don't use it enough. Have lots of photos, original sales brochures, original sale documents and progression of ownership documentation. New MSRP of $26,215.00.

Typhoon - (VIN: 1GDCT18Z9N0810324), apple red with grey cladding / black leather seats with grey accents, 26,700 original miles, 4-spd. auto trans., the fastest production SUV in the world in 1992-93 and still faster than a lot of cars made today ... 0-60 was timed at 5.3 sec. Only built in 1992-93 and one of 4,697 built. One of 345 Apple Red produced in 1992 and one of 523 Apple Red total production. Stock except for a new radio with Bluetooth phone and audio, sat radio, etc. and Viper keyless entry alarm system. Have lots of photos, documents and documentation. New MSRP of $30,100.00

Both have the factory LLB4 4.3L turbo V6 with intercooler, full-time AWD, GM 700R4 Corvette trans. They have clean CarFax's showing no accidents and are original mileage. Both have been recently serviced with new Walboro high flow fuel pumps and new filters, and the SportMachines tuneup kit incl. new cap and rotors, plugs and plug wires, and trans fluid change. Both have functioning a/c, cruise and ABS and have been to the GMC dealer for all updates and recalls. No leaks from either. Both have new Bridgestone tires with under 500 miles on them. Being marketed as a pair for $71,500.00.

Typhoon Additional Details:

(VIN: 1GDCT18Z9N0810324) apple red with argent grey cladding over black leather int., 26,700 original miles, 4-spd.

auto trans., the fastest production SUV in 1992-93 and still faster than a lot of cars made today. 0-60 was timed at 5.3

sec. but many auto magazine tests saw high 4's. Factory LLB4 4.3L turbo V6 with intercooler (a Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8

turbocharger producing 14 psi of boost) and a Garrett Water/Air intercooler, full-time AWD, GM 4L60 Corvette trans., and

a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case splitting torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. The pistons, individual

port fuel injectors and throttle body are borrowed from the L98 Corvette V8. Other features include upgraded brakes and

a limited slip rear differential. Only built in 1992 & 1993 and is #0324 of 4,697 built. This example is original mileage and

has no accident history. I have had it serviced at the local GMC dealer - ABS brakes work as does the a/c, has no oil leaks

and everything functions as designed - tires have less than 300 miles on them. I have owned this SUV (my 1st Typhoon

but I have had 3 Syclones) since 07/04/2019. It and the Syclone have nothing wrong with them I just don't use either enough,

but I always wanted to own the pair!!! Have lots of photos, previous owner info, service records, etc. Clean CarFax report,

all services and recalls performed, never smoked in, extremely nice inside and out with tons of eye appeal - still smells new!

New MSRP of approx. $30,100.00. One of 345 Apple Red produced in 1992 and one of 523 Apple Red total production.

All trucks were built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan. Package it with my midnight black 1991

Syclone and have the rare pair!

Optional equip. includes: AM/FM/CD player, gray body appliqué, Viper keyless entry and alarm, silver leather bound Lloyd

custom floor mats, Sony head unit with Bluetooth phone and audio, sat radio, etc. Also added 2

USB charging ports to the deck install, window tint, "Typhoon" windshield banner and a custom

car cover.

Tires: BF Goodrich g-Force Sport Comp 2 (245/45-16f & 245/45-16)

Tread Measurements: DF: 9.5/32, PF: 9.5/32, DR: 9.5/32, PR: 9.5/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth).

Ownership Timeline:

02/03/1991 - vehicle engine tested at factory

10/07/1991 - vehicle built by GM

10/10/1991 - vehicle inspected at factory - engineering and body inspection

02/1992 - vehicle delivered to Sweeney GMC Buick Youngstown, OH

1992 - appears the the vehicle was purchased by the first owner and registered in San Diego, CA

11/03/1994 - vehicle odometer read in Portland, OR @ 5,806 miles

01/04/1995 - vehicle title issued in Portland, OR (could be the 2nd owner or could be a dealer putting the truck into inventory)

05/23/1996 - vehicle purchased by 2nd or 3rd owner. David Haynes of Vancouver, WA @ 6,504 miles

04/02/1998 - vehicle odometer read in Portland, OR @ 13,371 miles (assume this was a dealer purchasing the truck or taking it on trade)

05/06/1998 - vehicle sold to the 3rd or 4th owner in Portland, OR, mileage not reported

06/06/2000 - vehicle sold to 4th or 5th owner in West Palm Beach, FL @ 19,000 miles

09/24/2004 - vehicle sold to 5th or 6th owner in Rockford, IL, mileage not reported

04/05/2017 - vehicle sold or traded to Chevy21 in Bethlehem, PA @ 22,397 miles

06/20/2017 - vehicle purchased by Ken Irvine, Jr. of Bethlehem, PA @ 22,957 miles (he also had a Corvette at the time and is wife made him sell both for a Mercedes-Benz E320)

08/16/2018 - vehicle traded to a dealer in Manheim, PA @ 26,114 miles

01/11/2019 - vehicle purchased by Morgan Automotive of Manheim PA @ 26,205 miles

03/25/2019 - vehicle sold at Manheim, PA auto auction to a dealer in Chicago, IL @ 26,213 miles

07/04/2019 - vehicle purchased by Brian E. Buxton of Evansville, IN @ 26,296 miles

(registered in company Buxton Motorsports, Inc.)

09/2019 - vehicle offered for sale in Evansville, IN - 31,600 miles

History of service:

08/31/1994 - vehicle failed emissions inspection @ 4,165 miles

06/06/2000 - vehicle passed emission inspection @ 19,076 miles

04/18/2017 - vehicle passed emission inspection @ 23,327 miles

04/20/2017 - vehicle serviced by Chevy21 in Bethlehem, PA incl. tires rotated & balanced, 4-wheel alignment performed, idler arm replaced, drivability & performance checked, a/c

system checked, steering & suspension checked, emissions and safety inspection performed, mileage not reported

08/02/2017 - vehicle serviced and inspected by Chevy21 in Bethlehem, PA incl. oil and filter change @ 24,410

07/12/2019 - mount and balance new set of BF Goodrich tires

08/28/2019 - vehicle detailed, paint corrected and ceramic coated

09/20/2019 - fully inspected and serviced with new Walboro high flow fuel pump and fuel filter, and the SportMachines

tuneup kit incl. new cap and rotors, spark plugs and plug wires, and trans fluid change @ 26,400 miles

ECM: 130263

Prop Shaft: 103526

Engine: W922190233

Transmission: MY07453403

Transfer Case: C000197

Engine Sequence: 324

Typhoon Color Production:

1991

Typhoon Pre-Production (6 total)

1992

Black w/ Black (1,262 total)

Black w/ Gray (130 total)

Frost White w/ Gray (518 total)

Apple Red w/ Gray (345 total)

Bright Teal w/ Gray (132 total)

Forest Green Metallic w/ Gray (82 total)

Aspen Blue w/ Gray (28 total)

Radar Blue w/ Radar Blue (2 total)

Raspberry Metallic w/ Raspberry Metallic (2 total)

1993

Black w/ Black (1,008 total)

Black w/ Gray (98 total)

Frost White w/ White (532 total)

Frost White w/ Gray (115 total)

Apple Red w/ Apple Red (77 total)

Apple Red w/ Gray (101 total)

Forest Green Metallic w/ Gray (210 total)

Garnet Red w/ Gray (24 total)

Royal Blue Metallic w/ Gray (35 total)

General Information: At the time it was introduced, the Syclone was the quickest stock pickup truck being produced in the world. 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. It features a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, all wheel drive and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.

Both the Syclone and Typhoon trucks feature a Mitsubishi TD06-17C 8 turbocharger and Garrett water/air intercooler attached to a 4.3 L LB4 V6 engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48mm twin bore throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine. All Syclones and Typhoons had a GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission. A Borg Warner all wheel drive transfer case splits torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Both trucks featured sport modifications to the standard suspensions. The Syclone was the first production truck to receive a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system. With this engine, the Syclone produces 280 hp and 350 lbâ‹…ft of torque. The Syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph according to Car & Driver's comparison test.

In 1991 Syclones were available in black only. 1992 models were to be offered in a wider range of colors before they were canceled. 2,995 Syclones were built in 1991, and 3 in 1992. 113 (estimated 31 returned) were reported as Export Sales including a subset now referred to as the Saudi Syclones — a small number were delivered to Saudi Arabia and modified with a metric dash cluster, leaded fuel chip, and a resonator in place of the catalytic converter.

The Syclone, Typhoon, and Sonoma GT were built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan and sold through dealerships.

The Syclone and Typhoon's gauge cluster is the one used in the Pontiac Sunbird Turbo, which was discontinued in 1990, one year before the Syclone was introduced.

In 2009, a poor-condition GMC Syclone was scrapped under the Car Allowance Rebate System, despite being highly collectible, although it was saved by a group of auto enthusiasts.

1992 GMC Typhoon - First Drive Flashback:

The immense appeal of the prodigious acceleration and reasonable handling are blunted by the inherent design disadvantages. Then there's the, gulp, formidable price.

This article originally appeared in the February 1992 issue of Road & Track.

Here's the proposition: Take a utility truck and lower the body and suspension to get that Fifties' rod posture. Next, stuff a turbo engine in, adding some hot to rod. Don't forget the special 16-in. alloy wheels and low-profile all-sea­son tires to complement the all-wheel drive chassis. Add the requisite air dams, skirts and black-out trim to make this hybrid look different from the run- of-the-mill offerings. Throw in char­coal-colored leather seating surfaces and other interior trim items, full power accessories and a decent stereo. Price it at $29,470.

That's the deal.

Typhoon is the GM truck division's latest attempt to separate itself from those "Heartbeat" people who sell the same basic pickup and utility trucks as Chevrolet, not to mention the numerous offerings from Ford, Jeep and Dodge. From where we test it's fastest-accelerating utility truck in the land. It's also one of the fastest vehicles, period, in a straight line.

The stimulation for such headway is supplied by a 90-degree, 4.3-liter V6 engine that made its debut last year in the GMC Syclone pickup. A Mitsubishi turbocharger and water-to-air intercooler are added to the induction system of the Jimmy engine. The pistons, individual port fuel injectors and throttle body are borrowed from the L98 Corvette V8.

With a maximum of 14 psi of boost allowed by the Delco Electronics computer when running on 91-octane unleaded, the V6 produces 280 bhp, as in "brute horsepower." Typhoon is the automotive equivalent of a Fourth of July fireworks display.

As our instrumented track times indicate, this 4x4 can launch from a green light and blow away just about anything on the street, save the odd Ferrari F40 or ZR-1 Corvette. Once you learn the subtleties of the engine-control system, that is. Hold your foot on the brake and load the engine, but don't go all the way to the floor with the brakes on as the boost will be dumped. Wait for the chassis to shudder and twist. Left foot up, as the right one dives and the show begins. Now!

A maximum of 360 lb.-ft. of torque is transmitted to the pavement (no off-roading allowed because of the reduced ground clearance) by way of a transfer case borrowed from the Chevrolet Astro van and a modified Hydramatic 4L60 (old designation 700R4) transmission from the Corvette. The rear differential is a limited-slip type. Shift quality of the 4-speed automatic is only so-so. Firm engagements declare the selection of another gear or the locking of the torque converter. Underneath the Typhoon is machinery, truck machinery, and it never lets you forget it.

Torque is automatically split about 35 percent front, 65 percent rear when the Typhoon is operated on dry pavement. A viscous clutch mediates the routing of power on slippery surfaces between front and rear axles. If the front-to-rear speed differential is high, the silicone fluid between 51 clutch plates inside the viscous clutch thickens from the shearing action. This causes power to be routed to the wheels with more grip. It's a sophisticated system with almost instantaneous response that requires no driver action to be 100 percent effective.

The Firestone V-speed-rated, all-season tires were developed especially for this application, according to GMC. With four enormous contact patches clawing the pavement and precise electronic control of spark timing and boost, our testing times were exceptionally consistent. It's easy to drive, once you get used to some turbo lag and learn to keep the revs up.

Handling isn't bad either, considering the unsophisticated truck ladder-frame chassis. The high center of gravity combined with the potent grip of the tires produces lots of body roll. This sudden seesawing about the longitudinal axis is intimidating at first. Not intimidating at all is the excellent outward vision from the high seating position, large windows and expansive rearview mirrors.

So take a deep breath, choose your cornering and exit lines carefully— and let it roll. Concentrate on the smoothness of your steering, throttle and brake actuations, and you'll find the Typhoon handles solicitously. Predictable understeer and no lurching surprises during transitions make for a disporting time at speed.

There is some dissonance, alas. The weakness of the live rear axle with semielliptical springs and its considerable unsprung weight quickly become apparent on rougher surfaces. The bumping, twisting movements that result— is this why it's called "live"? — make for a palsied course line. This, depending on your speed and IQ, ultimately compels you to back off the throttle and slow down. Now.

Here, the anti-lock braking system is always ready to help sort things out while maintaining steering control. Un­ like some utility vehicles, the anti-lock system works in conjunction with the 4-wheel drive, the best of both go and whoa modes. So even though pitching is pronounced when the brakes are applied, stopping distances are good, and pedal feel and directional stability, excellent. All this from a front-disc, rear-drum system. Like the Syclone pickup that preceded Typhoon, GMC is betting it can lure enough buyers to justify a limited run of a few thousand per year. So Typhoon isn't intended to take the market by, well, storm. Good thing, too. The immense appeal of the prodigious acceleration and reasonable handling are blunted by the inherent design disadvantages, including the loss of off-road utility, no trailer towing, and only 500 lb. of cargo capacity. Then there's the, gulp, formidable price.

Still interested? Owners, however non-numerous, aren't going to see a lot of taillights in the stoplight Grand Prix, or a lot of other GMC Typhoons, for that matter.

SycloneAdditional Details:

(VIN: 1GDCT14Z6M8800839) midnight black with black cladding over black cloth seats with red seat piping, 31,750 miles,

4-spd. auto trans., the fastest production vehicle in the world in 1991 and still faster than a lot of cars made today. 0-60 was

timed at 4.3 sec. but many auto magazine tests saw 3.9 sec. Factory LLB4 4.3L turbo V6 with intercooler (a Mitsubishi

TD06-17C/8 turbocharger producing 14 psi of boost) and a Garrett Water/Air intercooler, full-time AWD, GM 4L60 Corvette

trans., and a BorgWarner 1372 transfer case splitting torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. The pistons,

individual port fuel injectors and throttle body are borrowed from the L98 Corvette V8. Other features include upgraded

brakes and a limited slip rear differential. Only built in 1991 and is #0839 of 2,995 built. This example is original mileage,

has no accident history and I haven't found any paintwork. It has also never been in the rain. I have had it serviced at the

local GMC dealer - ABS brakes work as does the a/c, has no oil leaks and everything functions as designed. The tires have

less than 500 miles on them. I have owned this truck (my 3rd Syclone) since 07/15/2014 ... it has nothing wrong with it and

I love the truck, but I just don't use it enough. Have lots of photos, original sales brochures, original sale documents and the

progression of ownership documentation. Clean CarFax report, all services and recalls performed, never smoked in,

extremely nice inside and out with tons of eye appeal - still smells new! New MSRP of approx. $26,215.00. All trucks were

built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan. Package it with my apple red 1992 Typhoon and have

the rare pair!

Optional equip. includes: Magnaflow cat-back performance exhaust and muffler, Viper keyless entry & alarm, red

leather bound Lloyd custom floor mats, window tint, "Syclone" windshield banner, 2 factory

bed covers and a carcover.

Tires: BF Goodrich g-Force T/A (245/45-16f & 245/45-16)

Tread Measurements:DF: 9.5/32, PF: 9.5/32, DR: 9.5/32, PR: 9.5/32 (10/32 is new tire tread depth).
Ownership Timeline:
03/08/1991 - vehicle built by GM.
03/12/1991 - vehicle delivered to Superior Pontiac GMC dealership in Kingsport, TN
07/15/1992 - purchased by first owner, Omer Gene Lawson, in Kingsport, TN and registered in Kingsport, TN - 88 miles
(salesperson was Earl D. Ham)
10/30/1998 - original owner passed away and vehicle was sold to 2nd owner, Dr. Albert E. Gardner of Stuart, FL,
through FL dealer David Martino of Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 3,500 miles
12/03/2007 - vehicle sold / traded by 2nd owner to D&G Affordable Auto - 29,224 miles
01-03/2007 - vehicle sold / traded to Motorama of Monroe, NC - mileage not reported
04/11/2008 - vehicle purchased by 3rd owner, Maynard Troyer of Sarasota, FL - 29,576 miles
06/03/2014 - vehicle purchased by 4th owner, Paul H. Sevene of Rochester, NY - approx. 30,000 miles
(purchased as a gift for his wife and she didn't like it)
07/22/2014 - purchased by 5th owner, Brian E. Buxton of Evansville, IN - 30,449 miles
(registered in company Buxton Motorsports, Inc.)
09/2019 - vehicle offered for sale in Evansville, IN - 31,600 miles
History of service:
05/28/1991 - replaced PROM unit to fix surge at cold idle, bySuperior Pontiac GMC - 8 miles
05/08/2008 - 4-wheel alignment performed @ 29,653 miles
07/21/2014 - pre-purchase inspection performed, engine oil & filter changed @ 30,499 miles
08/02/2014 - mount and balance new set of BF Goodrich tires
08/02/2014 - install Magnaflow exhaust and muffler @ 30,500 miles
06/30/2015 - new Interstate battery installed
07/22/2015 - repair ABS fault, brake fluid flush and replacement, engine oil & filter changed @ approx. 30,850 miles
08/07/2017 - maintenance inspection completed, engine oil & filter changed, a/c system evacuated & recharged
and checked for leaks @ 31,267 miles
09/20/2019 - fully inspectedandserviced with new Walboro high flow fuel pump and fuel filter, and the SportMachines

tuneup kit incl. new cap and rotors, spark plugs and plug wires, and trans fluid change @ 31,350 miles

ECM: 101679
Prop Shaft:101083
Engine:W910140010
Transmission:MY06585446
Transfer Case:C006376
Engine Sequence: 881
General Information: At the time it was introduced, the Syclone was the quickest stock pickup truck being produced in the world. 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. It features a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, all wheel drive and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.
Both the Syclone and Typhoon trucks feature a Mitsubishi TD06-17C 8 turbocharger and Garrett water/air intercooler attached to a 4.3 L LB4 V6 engine with unique pistons, main caps, head gaskets, intake manifolds, fuel system, exhaust manifolds, and a 48mm twin bore throttle body from the 5.7 L GM Small-Block engine. All Syclones and Typhoons had a GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission. A Borg Warner all wheel drive transfer case splits torque with 35% forward and 65% to the rear wheels. Both trucks featured sport modifications to the standard suspensions. The Syclone was the first production truck to receive a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system. With this engine, the Syclone produces 280 hp and 350 lbâ‹…ft of torque. The Syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph according to Car & Driver's comparison test.
In 1991 Syclones were available in black only. 1992 models were to be offered in a wider range of colors before they were canceled. 2,995 Syclones were built in 1991, and 3 in 1992. 113 (estimated 31 returned) were reported as Export Sales including a subset now referred to as the Saudi Syclones — a small number were delivered to Saudi Arabia and modified with a metric dash cluster, leaded fuel chip, and a resonator in place of the catalytic converter.
The Syclone, Typhoon, and Sonoma GT were built for GMC by Production Automotive Services of Troy, Michigan and sold through dealerships.
The Syclone and Typhoon's gauge cluster is the one used in the Pontiac Sunbird Turbo, which was discontinued in 1990, one year before the Syclone was introduced.
In 2009, a poor-condition GMC Syclone was scrapped under the Car Allowance Rebate System, despite being highly collectible, although it was saved by a group of auto enthusiasts.
Truck Rewind - 1991 GMC Syclone Turbo AWD:
Nathan Adlen -May 12, 2018 for TheFastLaneTruck.com
In 1991, GM built 2,995 GMC Syclone trucks. According to several sources, it could run 0-60 mph in (between) 4.6 seconds and 5.3-seconds and finish the quarter-mile run in (well) under 14 seconds. Available only in black (for 1991), it was, and still is, one of the fastest pickup trucks ever sold. Back in 1991, it was the quickest production car or truck on the market. Even by today's standards, it can hold its own against the quickest trucks out there.
The recipe for the 1991 GMC Syclone was simple: take a small lightweight pickup truck and cram a 280 horsepower, 4.3-liter turbocharged V6 that made 350 lb-ft of torque (big numbers at the time). The 4.3-liter V6 was connected to a Mitsubishi TD06-17C 8 turbocharger under the hood. EPA ratings were 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The only transmission available was a 4-speed 4L60 (700R4) automatic. At the time, it was one of the few transmissions that GM had in its inventory that worked with this unique setup. The all-wheel drive (AWD) transfer case was a Borg Warner which divided torque 35% to the front wheels and 65% to the rear.
The 1991 GMC Syclone was one of the first production truck to come equipped with 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. It had front discs and rear drums.
Handling was considered, for a truck, to be excellent. Many owners still auto-cross the GMC Syclone and its SUV brother, the GMC Typhoon. While this was supposed to be a limited run for the GMC Syclone, its poor sales numbers forced GM to stop production in 1992 after only a few more were built.
This is still a truck and, as such, it has some utility. There is a six-foot bed, but the payload capacity is only rated at 500-lbs. Towing with a vehicle like this is not recommended; however, if it must be done, the 1991 GMC Syclone can tow up to 2,000 lbs.
With prices starting at $25,500, this was an expensive vehicle for the time, but considerably cheaper than any vehicle that can match its performance. Today, the 1991 GMC Syclone is starting to be considered a collector item and its price reflects it. Clean, well cared for examples are pricing from about $30,000 up to nearly $50,000.

*This vehicle is located in Southern Indiana - more information or photographs are available upon on request. While every reasonable effort has been madeto ensure the accuracy of the description of this vehicle, mistakes regarding hp ratings, options, etc. can be made. I have also done my best to be veryhonest and very critical about the cosmetic and mechanical condition of this vehicle. Of course, it is not always possible to pick-up on every minordetail or flaw. Please keep expectations realistic as this is a pre-owned vehicle, and I have personally found blemishes on brand newun-driven vehicles. If you are an exceptionally detailed oriented person, please contact me to verify any information directly, and I will do mybest to specifically photograph anything you request and to answer any of your questions to the best of my ability.