GMC released the Typhoon SUV vehicle in 1992 using a basic design derived from their previous GM Syclone model of 1991. The GMC Typhoon attained its production stage from 1992 to 1993 when it received a turbocharged 4.3L LB4 V6 engine able to push output to 280 hp (209 kW) from the baseline Vortec V6 engine rating of 190 hp (142 kW). Automatic gear shift operations from this four-speed automatic transmission make the GMC Typhoon excel in driving control. This vehicle contains a whole-time all-wheel-drive system together with front-engine construction which better handles traction and stability in damp climates and stationary or snowy environments although it lacks off-road capability. The GMC Typhoon maintains balance during all driving situations because of its 3,822-pound (1,734-kg) curb weight alongside its 100.5-inch wheelbase. A GMC Typhoon handles 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds as it travels through its quarter-mile run in 14.1 seconds at 95 mph speed. A high-quality leather seating material system enhances the experience of the passengers within the interior area. Vehicle performance along with reliability demands GMC Typhoon owners to select factory-certified parts because these parts fulfill factory requirements and pass rigorous testing methods ensuring operational durability and safety.