GMC Syclone
The unassuming compact pickup that famously out-accelerated a Ferrari 348 ts.
- Power
- 280 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.3 s
- Top speed
- 126 mph
- Est. value
- $25k–$108k
About the GMC Syclone
The GMC Syclone was a radical departure from the utility-focused pickup market, developed in collaboration with Production Automotive Services. It utilised a turbocharged 4.3-litre LB4 V6 and a BorgWarner all-wheel-drive system to deliver supercar-rivalling acceleration, famously beating a Ferrari 348 ts in a Car and Driver comparison test. Despite its performance, it was strictly a street machine with a payload capacity of just 227 kg and a warning against off-road use. Its brief production run and sinister all-black aesthetic have made it a definitive 1990s cult classic.
GMC Syclone specs
The GMC Syclone produces 280 bhp (209 kW) and 475 Nm (350 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h).
| Make | GMC |
|---|---|
| Model | Syclone |
| Trim | 4.3 V6 Turbo |
| Years | 1991 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Pick-up |
| Country | United States |
| Production | About 2,998 built |
| Original price | About $26,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.3-litre turbocharged V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,293 cc (4.3 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 280 bhp (209 kW) at 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 475 Nm (350 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,200 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,597 kg (3,521 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 175 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a GMC Syclone worth?
A typical GMC Syclone is estimated to be worth $25,000 – $108,000 (about £19,000 – £81,000).
Its original price when new was about $26,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
GMC Syclone rarity in CarSpot
The GMC Syclone is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 56 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
GMC Syclone fun facts
- The Syclone was the first production pickup truck to be equipped with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system.
- Ten special 'Marlboro Syclones' were created as contest giveaways, featuring red paint, a targa roof, and Boyd Coddington wheels.
- The instrument cluster was borrowed from the Pontiac Sunbird Turbo, featuring a boost gauge integrated into the tachometer.
