Fiero GT Pisa XTC Turbo
Posted by Phydok@reddit | WeirdWheels | View on Reddit | 37 comments
This thing is for sale near me. Marketplace - 1988 Pontiac fiero gt pisa xtc turbo show car | Facebook I normally don't like rebodied Fieros but I want this one. I dig that instead of a motor swap they built up and turboed the Fiero motor.
ajm91730@reddit
If it weren't for the Ferrari cosplay, it'd look quite good.
I just don't get kit cars like this.
A clean fiero is way more impressive than some pretend exotic.
Just be yourself.
Autoamazed@reddit
I prefer the Pontiac Mera, which is perhaps even nicer than the original.
Phydok@reddit (OP)
The Mera looks great but could be mistaken for a 308. This thing is a headscratcher. It's a unique car not copying any particular Ferrari.
guisar@reddit
Straight up 308 vibes
Fit_Active3888@reddit
Loose the horsey badges, otherwise looks pretty good, might have guessed it was a trans am
Substantial-Quit-151@reddit
Yeah, unless you are building a full on reproduction, or you're ten, I don't get putting badges on something like that.
Phydok@reddit (OP)
Agreed. The stock Fiero badges are great. Also a shield but with a pegasus.
jparadis87@reddit
I liked it until I saw the Ferrari badges and corvette taillights.
Phydok@reddit (OP)
Those are also my least favorite parts of the car. I still like it though.
SoundlessScream@reddit
What's weird about this car it looks pretty coo- (sees the headlights open) *intense sweating*
Capa_D@reddit
I kinda want it. Why do I want it?
Phydok@reddit (OP)
I'm a former Fiero owner and have always thought the stock Fiero looked better than any of the kit bodies. This is the first one I've liked. It's not trying to mimic a specific Ferrari. It's a unique design that has good proportions. I think it looks great. It looks like a made up car from a video game.
cat_prophecy@reddit
Both generations of Fiero are very good looking.
The_Spectacle@reddit
most Fiero kits that I've seen personally were of poor quality, this one is amazing. I love the Fiero, even more after Jennifer Grey drove one in Ferris Buellers Day Off that time. I do have my own experience with an 80s wedge shaped coupe with flip headlights, I owned a Subaru XT6. (actually three of them lol)
UglyYinzer@reddit
Also had fieros, went to Carlisle, and the 25th anniversary. Loved those cars. They get a lot of hate but were fun to drive, and not that hard to work on
OxymoreReddit@reddit
Looks like what we find in GTA lmao I don't know why
MotoRandom@reddit
Grotti Cheetah Classic. Yeah, there is a resemblance here.
OxymoreReddit@reddit
Oh my god even the garage doors behind lmao this is uncanny 🤣
MotoRandom@reddit
That may have been on purpose. 😉 I could have matched the wheels too but had these on so I just changed the color.
OxymoreReddit@reddit
Good job ngl
MotoRandom@reddit
Thanks! I soon as I saw your first comment, I knew what I had to do.
OxymoreReddit@reddit
And you did right 👍
ThePandaKingdom@reddit
That looks like a new edge mustang with an insane body kit lol
Phydok@reddit (OP)
I felt the same way. The Ferrarish look with the blocky front looks very GTA.
drums_addict@reddit
I had a Fiero once. Water leaked into the oil and ruined it.
Substantial-Quit-151@reddit
Yep, that's how most of them die. Known for headgaskets
Plethorian@reddit
Looks like the sunroof holder under the front hood is still operable. It's an important feature.
BoysenberryFinal9113@reddit
That looks great.
bobjoylove@reddit
I like it in its own right. Doesn’t need the Ferrari badges.
rqx82@reddit
I think it actually looks good, except for the taillights. A big rectangular bar that recalled the front and fit the angular design more would be a huge improvement.
Uranium-Sandwich657@reddit
Would
This_Bitch_Overhere@reddit
The one time when r/itsafiero is not a bad thing.
theonetrueelhigh@reddit
They turbocharged the 2.8? Points for retaining mostly original hardware.
Phydok@reddit (OP)
This is all the motor info from the listing:
-Miller Woods stage 2 turbo
-built blue printed 2.8L V6 engine, ported, polished, overbored
colin_staples@reddit
I don't hate that at all. In fact I quite like it.
NeonDraco@reddit
Maybe it's just me, but that would look so much better as a Fiero.
Alkiap_@reddit
It does not look bad.. not at all. Also seems very well kept