1993 GMC Typhoon

GMC produced a high-performance SUV in 1992 and 1993 named the Typhoon. It was based on the GMC Syclone, the fastest production (stock) truck for 1991. This high-performance version of the Sonoma pickup truck was built (along with the Typhoon and Sonoma GT) by GMC and PAS (Production Automotive Services) of Troy, Michigan, and sold through dealerships.

Engine
Both the GMC Syclone and Typhoon were powered by a 4.3-liter (LB4) turbocharged V6 engine with modified intake and exhaust manifolds, head gaskets, pistons, main caps, and fuel system. The standard Vortec engine powering the Jimmy produced 190 horsepower; the modified unit powering the Syclone and Typhoon produced 280 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. The Mitsubishi TD06-17C/8 cm2 turbocharger produced 14 psi of boost. The engine was paired with a 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission and a Borg-Warner 4472 transfer case (the Syclone used a BorgWarner 1372). Most of the power (65%) was sent to the front and 35% to the rear.

Mechanical Specification
The GMC Typhoon rested on a 100.5-inch wheelbase and had an overall length of 170.3 inches, a height of 60 inches, and a width of 68.2 inches. It had a limited-slip rear differential and upgraded brakes and suspension. Unlike the Syclone, the Typhoon featured an air-operated self-leveling rear suspension.

Production and Pricing
A total of 4,697 Typhoons were built, plus approximately six pre-production prototypes. Production was split fairly even between 1992 and 1993, with 2,497 of the former and 2,200 of the latter.

The GMC Typhoon was priced at approximately $29,970.

Colors
1992

* Midnight Black with Black (1,262 total)
* Frost White with Gray (518 total)
* Apple Red with Gray (345 total)
* Bright Teal with Gray (132 total)
* Midnight Black with Gray (130 total)
* Forest Green Metallic with Gray (82 total)
* Aspen Blue with Gray (28 total)
* Raspberry Metallic with Raspberry Metallic (3 total)
* Radar Blue with Radar Blue (1 total)

1993

Midnight Black with Black (1,008 total)
Frost White with White (532 total)
Forest Green Metallic with Gray (210 total)
Frost White with Gray (115 total)
Apple Red with Gray (101 total)
Midnight Black with Gray (98 total)
Apple Red with Apple Red (77 total)
Royal Blue Metallic with Gray (35 total)
Garnet Red with Gray (24 total)
Radar Blue with Radar Blue (1 total)

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2024

Sold for $12,320 at 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona.
Sold for $22,400 at 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction.
This 1993 GMC Typhoon is powered by a 262 cubic-inch (turbocharged) overhead valve V6 engine with multi-point fuel injection and produces 280 horsepower at 4,400 RPM. There is a four-speed automatic transmission and front disc and rear drum brakes. The exterior is finished in a vibrant shade of Apple Red (101 made) with a black leather interior. It has been owned by one California resident for nearly all of its life. Among the list of dealer options are Apple Red flares and ground effects, and chrome wheels.

By 1998, this GMC had approximately 20,000 miles on its odometer. the current (and second) owner purchased the vehicle in 2020.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2024