GMC

Terradyne

For Release:

October 18, 1999

DETROIT - Terradyne represents GMC’s

commitment to offer authentic professional grade

trucks whose capabilities exceed customer

requirements in the 21st Century. This

five-passenger, full-size MegaCab/Short Box

pickup has a commanding, dramatic presence

befitting its name; "terra" is Latin for "of the earth"

and "dyne" is Greek for "strength and power." The

"billet cut" styling provides clean, beveled forms

with precise lines around strong, solid volumes.

Terradyne features the size, functionality and

versatility and is so finely crafted that it represents

a new level of capability in the full-size pickup

market, where it can be a job-site workhorse

during the day and a valued member of the family

in the evening. It is an icon for future GMC

philosophy and design direction.

Terradyne

provides exciting

capabilities from

top-of-the-line

features which

benefit its owners.

Revolutionary cab

up and forward

packaging provides more interior and cargo space

in a traditional garageable overall length. The cab

contains reconfigurable rear seats, storage bins,

overhead console, electronic analog gauges,

steering wheel controls, 110V electrical outlets,

and a mobile office with a console-mounted

laptop. Remote electronic sources eliminate the

need for a traditional radio. Premium

industrial-grade materials suitable for heavy use

but comfortable for the user make up the interior.

The uncarpeted floor has spray-out capability.

Four innovative gliding doors eliminate traditional

crew cab "B" pillar obstruction and extended cab

pickup door "parking lot trap." A door-activated,

power-assist step eases entry and exit.

The cargo box can be extended from 6 ½ feet to 8

feet with its extending cargo box. Tools or

lifestyle cargo such as hunting and fishing gear or

home improvement equipment can be easily stored

in the Side Storage System integrated into the

outer rear side panels. A rear video monitoring

system eliminates the traditional rearview blind

zone and, with a power-extendable rearview

mirror, enhances visibility when hitching or

towing a trailer. A front winch and a platform

trailer hitch add to the versatility. The piece de

resistance is the 5000 watt on-board,

engine-driven AuraGen generator, which provides

"Power on the Go" TM. "There’s enough power to

operate an entire house using the 110 and 220

outlets in the tailgate area," said GMC Design

Manager Carl Zipfel.

For people who demand superior truck capability,

Terradyne is precise and innovative, yet timeless

in its execution, coming from authentic truck

manufacturer GMC.

Note to Bob Evans: piece de resistance has a `

over the e in piece and a ’ over the e in resistance.

TM is small and raised.

Specifications:

Drive: 4WD/RWD WB: 155"

Engine: 6.6L V8 OAL: 225"