WJ's Stock vs. Pro Stock: A comparison between Warren Johnson's GM Performance Parts GTO and its production counterpart
(Note: To commemorate Warren Johnson's debut of his new GM Performance Parts Pontiac Pro Stock GTO at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, MN, we have prepared this chart comparing his race car to its production counterpart. Although we will unfortunately not have action shots of The Professor's new ride available until later this weekend, we can offer a front shot of the car taken last week by one of the Warren Johnson Enterprises team members at the shop in Sugar Hill, GA, should you be interested. Stock vs. Pro Stock A comparison between Warren Johnson's 2005 GM Performance Parts NHRA Pro Stock GTO and a Production 2005 Pontiac GTO NHRA Year Production GENERAL Pontiac Manufacturer Pontiac GTO Model GTO 2,350 lbs. w/driver Vehicle Weight 3,725 lbs. w/o driver ENGINE General Motors DRCE III (Drag Racing Competition Engine) Type All-aluminum GM 6.0L LS2 V-8 500 cubic inches Displacement 350 cubic inches Twin 1,300 cfm Holley Carburetors Fuel Management Sequential Port Fuel Injection 1,360 @ 9,400 rpm Horsepower 400 @ 5,200 rpm 835 ft/lb @ 7,600 rpm Torque 400 ft/lb @ 4000 rpm 14.7:1 Compression Ratio 10:1 Dry sump, 8 qt. capacity Lubrication System Wet sump, 5 qt. capacity Five-speed, manually shifted Transmission Close-ratio Six-speed Manual Rear Drive Wheels Rear CHASSIS Chrome moly steel tubing Chassis Steel unibody construction Carbon fiber/ Kevlar composite Body Steel with composite hood 196" Overall Length 189.8" 67" Width 72.5 " 105" Wheelbase 109.8" MacPherson Strut with lower control arms Suspension (front) MacPherson Strut with lower control arms Four-link adjustable Suspension (rear) Semi-trailing arms with progessive coil springs Electronic-pneumatic adjustable Shock absorbers Rack-and-pinion Steering Power rack-and-pinion Carbon fiber discs Brakes (front) Vented Steel Discs - power antilock Carbon fiber discs Brakes (rear) Steel Discs - power antilock Twin Parachutes Additional Stopping Systems None Available Computerized system with multiple reference pts. Data Acquisition System Accessible only by Mr. Goodwrench Not Allowed Traction Control Bosch 3-channel Traction Control - Standard Front air dam, adjustable rear spoiler w/wickerbill Aerodynamics Front air dam, rear spolier 25.0 x 4.5 x 15 Tires (front) P245/50ZR17 33.5 x 17 x16 Tires (rear) P245/50ZR17 10 runs (2.5 miles) Tire Wear 30,000 miles PERFORMANCE/MISCELLANEOUS 2 gallons Fuel Capacity 18.5 gallons Under 1 second 0-60 time 5.1 seconds 207.50 mph (1/4 mi.) Top Speed 155 mph Fuel Mileage 17-25 mpg $270,000 Cost $33,700* 1 Seating Capacity 4 Tachometer, shift light, brake pressure, temperature, oil pressure and vacuum gauges Instrumentation Speedometer, Tachometer, temperature and fuel gauges, warning lights SAFETY Fully integrated roll cage, six-point driver's safety harness Protection Systems Dual air bags, 3-point safety belts, ABS AMENITIES 95 National Event Winner's Trophies and Six Pro Stock Championship Trophies. Leather seating surfaces, sunroof, power brakes, steering, seats and windows, cruise control, Blaupunkt Stereo system with CD, keyless entry system with remote