It was born for performance and became the fastest production pickup in America. Hot Rod magazine wrote in October, 1990: “With the Syclone, GMC has taken the most significant step of any manufacturer on transforming the pickup into a true sport truck…The Syclone may be the most significant performance vehicle built in the last 20 years.” Others chimed in; “it’s the performance enthusiast’s dream” and “There are no disappointments. It’s safe to say the Syclone is the most revolutionary truck produced since the 1957 Chevy Cameo.” GMC stated it themselves as “introducing today’s technological brainstorm, the new Syclone. This truck moves in the spirit of the musclecars of the 1960s, but with the technology of the ‘90s!”

It is reported that this Syclone has been sparingly used and remains in exceptional showroom-like condition and comes complete with its original window sticker. One of just 2,995 examples produced, it comes equipped with a 4.3-liter turbocharged and intercooled Vortec V-6 with multi-port fuel injection producing 280-hp through a special sport calibrated, smooth shifting four-speed automatic transmission with a torque-converter clutch with lock-up overdrive. Power is then transferred to the full time on the road all-wheel drive. Acceleration was impressive posting a 0- to 60-mph time of 4.3 seconds and according to Car and Driver's test results completed the quarter mile in 13.6 seconds at 93-mph.

The Syclones came well-equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brakes, power steering, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with cassette, power windows, turbine-styled aluminum wheels, power door locks, engine oil cooler and a limited-slip differential, as well as quite a few other upgrades as well. Two large, back-hugging bucket seats in black cloth are trimmed in bright red piping and a red embroidered “Syclone” is on each seat’s back. A center console that has cup holders and locking storage is also onboard. This example also displays a bed tonneau cover for added sleekness, as also seen in the front and rear bumpers being well-integrated into the sculpted "ground effects" styling of the lower body sides.

Due to the performance aspects of the Syclone, the majority of these trucks saw spirited driving, as well as track time and perhaps even some street racing. It is extremely rare to find such an incredible example and like many of the other low production ‘80s and ‘90s performance vehicles, they are becoming increasingly popular and their value is starting to rise, making this a great opportunity and example to add to any collection.