Did you know that GMC makes Motorhomes? Well, they did... and some wont let it rest!
Just recently, the front-drive GMC motorhome maxed out at a speed of 120.8 mph at the Bonneville Speed Week gathering. Just a step down from the Benz at 137.9mph
GMC built a front-wheel drive motorhome in 1973 and continued through 1978. Since then GMC has retained a good following for this innovative design. It's sporty design has made it quite popular and has landed the rig a couple movies as well.
The GMC Motorhome was popular enough to make it into a "starring" role in the movie Stripes with Bill Murray. It was used as an armored vehicle and painted olive green.
The GMC also had a small role in Twister as a platform vehicle for tornado equipment!
Here is the original Ad for the GMC Motorhome.
Ah... such great colors for the 70's!
| Track | Front | 75.28 in. |
| Rear | 85.12 in. | |
| Wheelbase | Model 230 | 140 in. |
| Model 260 | 160 in. | |
| Length (Inc. Opt. Spare Tire) | Model 230 | 23 ft. - 9 in. |
| Model 260 | 26 ft. - 9 in. | |
| Length (Inc. Opt. Trunk) | Model 230 | 24ft. - 8 in. |
| Model 260 | 27 ft. - 8 in. | |
| Width | 96 in. | |
| Height | 8 ft. - 1 in. | |
| With Roof Air Conditioner | 9 ft. - 2 in. | |
| Front Overhang | All Models | 42 in. |
| Rear Overhang | Model 230 | 69 in. |
| Model 260 | 89 in. | |
| Interior Ceiling Height | 76 in. | |
| Fuel System | Two 25 gallon tanks |
| Cooling System | 21 quarts |
| Engine Oil | 5 quarts(6 quarts including filter) |
| Transmission | 4 quarts - drain & refill |
| 10 quarts after complete overhaul | |
| Final Drive(Differential) | 4 pints |
| Power Steering Pump | 1 pint |
| Power Steering System | 11/2 quarts |
| LP Gas Tank | 44.5 pounds (Standard) |
| 65.0 pounds (Optional) | |
| Living Area Water Tank | 40 gallons |
| Holding Tank | 40 gallons |
| Hot Water Tank | 6 gallons |
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