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Originally Posted by CG
Ive never even heard of Pro Touring before this. Guess Im gonna have to do some googling.
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It was originally 'loosely' based on vehicles that were similar in heritage to the early/mid 60's 'Trans-Am' type factory race cars. High winding motors, manual transmissions, better steering/suspension/brakes, w/a bunch of rubber stuffed in the wheel wells.
There are some guys that pop a set of wheels/tires on a lowered 69 camaro & call it a pro-touring car.... but, it's just a Camaro w/some wheels/tires.
It's upgrading all aspects of the vehicle (car or truck). Key the build toward 'ultimate' drivability; that's what it should be about. A better motor (doesn't have to be a race engine, just a strong engine), OD trans (auto or manual), optimized suspension, brakes, interior that's built for miles of use, etc.... etc....