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Our very own DevastaTTor has alerted us to a interesting article at Autoweek.com about the GMC 2007 Topkick (Ironhide) from the Transformers Movie. If you loved the vehicle so much and have some extra $$$ on you, it is possible to get a Topkick with the "Ironhide Package". This will get you a replica of the movie version (minus intelligence and full transformation).

2007 GMC TOPKICK 4X4 TRANSFORMER IRONHIDE PICKUP
AS-TESTED PRICE: $81,062
DRIVETRAIN: 8.1-liter V8, 4x4, Allison six-speed automatic
OUTPUT: 325 hp @ 4000 rpm, 450 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 10,000 lb
FUEL ECONOMY (AW): 7.5 mpg
OPTIONS: Ironhide package, $32,526; Warn winch, $2,304

To see the original Autoweek article please click here. And you can also learn mroe about the GMC Ironhide Edition by heading over to the company who will do it for you Monroetruck.com.

Which is what add-ons?

Geez....7.5 MPG??? What's the point of even having a vehicle like that then? With the cost of the truck anyway, that sucker should run on Mr. Fusion or not exist outside of the movie.

Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:Geez....7.5 MPG??? What's the point of even having a vehicle like that then? With the cost of the truck anyway, that sucker should run on Mr. Fusion or not exist outside of the movie.

I 2nd that.

For not being a Jeep...the thing is pretty hardcore.

But does it have the Autobot symbol embossed on the tailgate? I mean, that's what really matters.

edit: I read the article.. it does

Not worth it.

7.5 mpg? As much as I like Ironhide, he's not exactly enviornment friendly.

yeesh. they better stamp the Autobot Symbol into the hood, tailgate and my FOREHEAD at that price.

my F-150 Lariat 4x4's buyout price is only 34,000$

Might as well walk, by the time you stop every few miles for more fuel, you'd be ahead from the walking.

Still, it would be nice to have just for show!

7.5 mpg? its a chevy, i'll stick with my fords please. damn shame all the autobots where chevies. only good chevy was the classic camaro, but still a chevy.

dude.... it's as if they took the work 'AWSOME' and built a truck around it.

Autobotspitfire wrote:7.5 mpg? its a chevy, i'll stick with my fords please. damn shame all the autobots where chevies. only good chevy was the classic camaro, but still a chevy.

Yea I am not really a fan of GMC at all as a company though sometimes they do have nice concepts. I am die hard Jeep, but since Jeep is owned by Chrysler (meh) I suport the other "family" groups like Dodge. Ford is pretty good as well though.

I just think it is really neat that Monroetruck is doing this package for people. AEV (American Expiditionary Vechicles) does this sort of after market package stuff for Jeeps. Like a V8 hemi swap into your TJ.

nice. that's really just an expensive display piece though. I doubt you could ride it out of my drive way without having to reful

Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:Geez....7.5 MPG??? What's the point of even having a vehicle like that then? With the cost of the truck anyway, that sucker should run on Mr. Fusion or not exist outside of the movie.

MPG is inversely proportionate to how "cool" the car is.

Example:

Prius = Nerd
1972 Buick Centurion convertible with a 455 = Totally Rad

Yes, I drive a '72 Centurion (you can pick'em up cheap!):

*drools*
How much?
I envy your ride.
Anyhoo, I'd buy Ironhide. If you don't like the MPG, then modify it. To me, it's worth it to own that truck. Mostly 'acoause it's American, not some import trash.
Like the Prius.

My feelings about the milage, if you're concerned about the price of gas, you probably can't afford it. I just thought it was interesting that this truck is being produced "movie accurate" and getting the attention of the mainstream. This is the kind of purchase you'd make if you won the lottery...

I just want a 2009 camaro!

Air Commander Starscream wrote:

Autobotspitfire wrote:7.5 mpg? its a chevy, i'll stick with my fords please. damn shame all the autobots where chevies. only good chevy was the classic camaro, but still a chevy.

Yea I am not really a fan of GMC at all as a company though sometimes they do have nice concepts. I am die hard Jeep, but since Jeep is owned by Chrysler (meh) I suport the other "family" groups like Dodge. Ford is pretty good as well though.

I just think it is really neat that Monroetruck is doing this package for people. AEV (American Expiditionary Vechicles) does this sort of after market package stuff for Jeeps. Like a V8 hemi swap into your TJ.

My thoughts exactly. If I were in the market for this kind of work truck and was a transfan, this IS the vehicle to drive.

DevastaTTor wrote:

Air Commander Starscream wrote:

Autobotspitfire wrote:7.5 mpg? its a chevy, i'll stick with my fords please. damn shame all the autobots where chevies. only good chevy was the classic camaro, but still a chevy.

Yea I am not really a fan of GMC at all as a company though sometimes they do have nice concepts. I am die hard Jeep, but since Jeep is owned by Chrysler (meh) I suport the other "family" groups like Dodge. Ford is pretty good as well though.

I just think it is really neat that Monroetruck is doing this package for people. AEV (American Expiditionary Vechicles) does this sort of after market package stuff for Jeeps. Like a V8 hemi swap into your TJ.

My thoughts exactly. If I were in the market for this kind of work truck and was a transfan, this IS the vehicle to drive.

Personally, I'm still hoping for either a standard gray Mustang or a blue Corvette Z06...& they're more practical & affordable, yet still TF bling.....especially if you put custom flames on the Z06.

Personally, I'm waitin' for Peterbilt to step up to the plate with a "Prime" package. When that happens, then I will start being truly impressed. Not that the Ironhide package isn't impressive, I just think it's about time the real big rigs got some of the spotlight.

Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Air Commander Starscream wrote:

Autobotspitfire wrote:7.5 mpg? its a chevy, i'll stick with my fords please. damn shame all the autobots where chevies. only good chevy was the classic camaro, but still a chevy.

Yea I am not really a fan of GMC at all as a company though sometimes they do have nice concepts. I am die hard Jeep, but since Jeep is owned by Chrysler (meh) I suport the other "family" groups like Dodge. Ford is pretty good as well though.

I just think it is really neat that Monroetruck is doing this package for people. AEV (American Expiditionary Vechicles) does this sort of after market package stuff for Jeeps. Like a V8 hemi swap into your TJ.

My thoughts exactly. If I were in the market for this kind of work truck and was a transfan, this IS the vehicle to drive.

Personally, I'm still hoping for either a standard gray Mustang or a blue Corvette Z06...& they're more practical & affordable, yet still TF bling.....especially if you put custom flames on the Z06.

It would be cool to see a Z06 with the fire Autobot logo on it. But you can get your own stuff designed and made. I work for FedEx Kinko's and I used our sign and graphics equipment and made some Con symbols for my Jeep.

Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:I just want a 2009 camaro!

I'll second that...wouldn't mind seeing the "Bumblebee Package" with the Autobot symbol on the steering wheel.

I can't say anything about cool vehicles...I drive a minivan; it was the only thing big enought to hold all my keyboard equipment, sound racks, mixers, and amplifies. Though I get an impressive 29 MPG out of it

First-Aid wrote:

Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:I just want a 2009 camaro!

I'll second that...wouldn't mind seeing the "Bumblebee Package" with the Autobot symbol on the steering wheel.

I can't say anything about cool vehicles...I drive a minivan; it was the only thing big enought to hold all my keyboard equipment, sound racks, mixers, and amplifies. Though I get an impressive 29 MPG out of it

This movie did so much for the Camaro concept I bet GM would do a Bumblebee special edition eventually.

Yeah dude, this is the real deal, down to the autobot emblem on the tailgate. I live in Monroe Wisconsin so I have seen this beast up close. AWESOME! How awesome would it be to cruise the strip in this thing alongside a Camaro and a Solstice gxp. I get chills just thinking about it.