45k-Mile 1992 GMC Typhoon

Description

After the two-seat 1991 Syclone outran a Ferrari, power-mad GMC turned its gaze to the innocent two-door Jimmy SUV. It summoned specialty manufacturer Production Automotive Services (PAS), pointed to the Syclone’s turbocharged, all-wheel drive design, and said, “Now, let’s give four people whiplash.” And a Typhoon formed.

PAS took production 4.3-liter V6s, modified them for big flow and turbo boost, and bolted the 280 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. engines to four-speed automatics and all-wheel-drive systems. That potent powertrain was shoehorned into the two-row Jimmy body, which now wore an aggressive front air dam with fog lights, ground effects, and stylish wheels wearing sticky tires.

After applying brake and throttle to build boost, the Typhoon screamed. Car and Driver exclaimed, “The sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes—get this, SUV mavens—just 5.3 seconds…enough to humiliate such standouts as the Ferrari 348ts and the Ford Mustang V-8…The quarter-mile comes up in just 14.1 seconds at 95 mph. The Typhoon’s top-gear acceleration times are among the quickest we have ever recorded for any vehicle.”

Showing just 45,000 miles, this particular Typhoon is one of only 518 Frost White 1992 models made. It features tasteful modifications like C4 Corvette ZR-1 wheels, a stainless steel exhaust system, and more, and has had a recent paint correction and servicing completed in preparation for sale. Also note the MOMO Prototipo steering wheel with a “prancing horse” steering wheel button...in no way meant to troll a certain Italian car manufacturer.

This low-mile Typhoon is now offered with a clean CARFAX history report, NOS Typhoon front floor mats, owner's manuals, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Showing just 45,000 total miles, Clean CARFAX history report

• 1 of 2,497 1992 Typhoons produced

• 4.3L turbocharged V6 factory rated at 280 hp and 350 lb-ft. of torque

• Finished in (12U) Frost White with Argent Gray cladding unique to the Syclone/Typhoon

• Texas-registered vehicle from new

Factory Equipment

• Four-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive

• Black interior with leather seats with Typhoon embroidered logos

• 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, boost gauge, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case with 35% front/65% rear torque split

• Typhoon embroidered leather bucket seats

• High-flow intake and exhaust manifolds

• Front disc, rear drum antilock brakes

• Low-compression pistons

• TD06-17G turbocharger

• Air-to-water intercooler

• 48mm throttle body

Modifications

• 17x9.5” front, 17x11” rear Corvette ZR-1 wheels wearing 275/40 front, 315/35 rear Nitto NT555G2 tires

• Black MOMO Prototipo distressed steering wheel with prancing horse horn button

• Pioneer touchscreen stereo with speakers and Rockford Fosgate amp/subwoofer

• Energy Suspension polyurethane motor mounts and suspension bushings

• Front grille GMC emblem plastic dipped black

• Moser rear end cover with main cap supports

• AutoMeter digital boost gauge with pillar pod

• Stainless steel exhaust system

• WeatherTech floor mats

• Tinted windows

• Viper alarm

Servicing

• January 2026:

  • Oil and filter changed

  • Alignment performed

  • Alternator replaced

  • New tie rods

• June 2025:

  • Two dash switches that were faded were corrected

• February 2023:

  • Transmission, transfer case, and rear end fluids changed

• December 2020:

  • Cladding was professionally repainted with the correct color and gloss

• January 2021:

  • Rear shock compressor checked and working once fuse was replaced

  • OEM Typhoon stickers were purchased and installed on cladding

  • All gauge needles painted orange and new LED bulbs in cluster

  • Radiator flushed, new coolant and distilled water added

  • Front and rear shocks replaced with AC Delco shocks

  • Intercooler pump checked and functioning

  • White paint was buffed professionally

  • New starter and battery

  • Oil pressure pin fixed

Known Imperfections

• Passenger side underside rear corner damaged during exhaust installation

• Air-conditioning actuator (included) needs to be installed

• Hand pumps for seats (included) not installed

• Pitting on driver side rear window

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX history report lists registration in Texas from new.

Included

• NOS Typhoon front floor mats and original rear floor mat

• Remaining rear corner body pieces

• Air conditioning actuator

• Seat hand pumps

• Owner’s manual

Additional Information

From the seller: “I am the third-owner of this 1992 GMC Typhoon. The first owner was a little old lady who bought it new back in the day. She also had a Buick Grand National which belonged to her son, and a flipper acquired both to sell. The Typhoon had 36k miles when I went to buy it in Cleburne, Texas in 2019.

After buying the Typhoon, I contacted my mechanic who is also a Syclone enthusiast so that he could service it from front to back. We suspected that it was under a carport, since the grey cladding was sun faded. My mechanic proceeded to replace anything as needed. I’ve been a Radwood Austin participant for the last five years.”