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Old 06-22-2002, 08:06 PM
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easy question, GTA stands for...

Anyone know what GTA stands for. I was looking at a 91 GTA and the guy said that it was a GT and the A standed for anniversary. I don't think this was true, anyone know what GTA stands for?

Also is there any such thing a a 91 GTA anniversary, like a 25th anniversary or whatever?
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GTA: Grand Turismo Americano. Check our Tech Data and stuff on the main page of the site.

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Re: easy question, GTA stands for...

Originally posted by no_car_yet
I was looking at a 91 GTA and the guy said that it was a GT and the A standed for anniversary.
Haha that's the funniest thing I have ever heard.

Italian derived, also used on Ferrari's like the 456. Kinda makes you feel special sharing a name with a Ferrari eh?
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Re: easy question, GTA stands for...

Originally posted by no_car_yet

Also is there any such thing a a 91 GTA anniversary, like a 25th anniversary or whatever?
Just think about that for a minute........Firebird announced in 67, this car is a 91, that's a 24th anniversary. I can't say I have ever heard anything major celebrated for 24 years except a marriage!
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GTO= Gran Turismo Omilgato <not sure on spelling
GTA=Gran Turismo Americana (As stated above

I have never seen a GTA Ferrari, only GTO's I will have to keep my eyes out for that one.

I always liked :
GTO = Gas Tires and Oil,
GTA = Gas Tires and Alot of it.

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Originally posted by okfoz
I have never seen a GTA Ferrari, only GTO's I will have to keep my eyes out for that one.
Well I know they made a 456 GTA back in 97 for sure, cost 230k US in '97.
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I wasn't doubting you, I just never seen it. here it is:
the 456M GT GTA
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Ford made a GTA back in the days of the GTO (Pontiac),,,,,
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