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Late Model Performance Playoffs Finals

And then there were two.

It should come as no surprise that the two vehicles to emerge from the crucible that was the Late Model Performance Playoffs bracket would be two write-in entries from you – our readers.

But maybe it does come as a surprise that the two gladiators duking it out for late-model supremacy both sport badges from a now-defunct automaker.

Pontiac has been adored by performance enthusiasts since 1964, and that long-time adoration has seeped its way into voting here.

In a bracket filled with modern-day performance powerhouses like the 2013 Shelby GT500, the 2013 SRT Viper, and the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stringray Z51, a 12- and 8-year-old Pontiac mowed through the competition to reach the finals. And truthfully? It wasn’t all that close.

2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO

2002 Trans Am WS6 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO

The WS6 was the top write-in choice from readers. It made quick work of the 556-horsepower ’09 Cadillac CTS-V after a dogfight with the—wait for it—Pontiac GXP and the ’11 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

The GTO has proven to be the little American sport compact that could. With the muscle of an organized get-out-the-vote campaign by Goat enthusiasts, the GTO has basically slaughtered all comers, including the ’13 Shelby Mustang GT500, the ’14 Corvette Stingray, and the ’14 Camaro Z/28.

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We have no idea what’s going to happen next. Only you can decide.

But we’re pretty sure Pontiac fans will be happy. Even if they’re the only ones.

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  99. Chad
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    TA, had one and a gto, no comparison in handling also gto 5.7 and 6.0 very doggy off the start my jeep 6.2 hemi would beat gto out of the hole. Ws6 was ahead of its time, way underrated at 345hp

  104. Nicholas
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    GTO FOR LIFE! I’m not a big GM fan besides Pontiac, mostly a ford guy but you gotta give credit were credit is due.

  110. TJ
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    GTO!! as much as i respect the WS6, i like to go around corners too. i’ll have my cake and eat it too.

  145. Patrick
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    When looking for a GTO found and feel in love with a WS6 so my vote is for the trans am just too sexy

  171. Jeremy
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    G.T.O. The best muscle car ever built for the money. Nothing would touch the GTO in 2004-2006 for the $$ amazing car. I own a Torrid Red ’05.

  179. Donny
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    WS6 Trans Am. It will stomp a GTO all day long… Ask around. Way faster, way better looking.

  183. Scott Rowley
    Reply

    Love it. Being as I am the owner of a 65 Pontiac a-body…convertible.
    I believe the rightful vehicle has been chosen.

  323. Kevin McGinnis
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    I have a 68 GTO convertible so am a GTO fan. I also have a 2002 Trans Am and have driven the GTO in question.

    I vote for the Trans Am. The looks alone make it the winner.

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