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Revolutionary Rides: The Most Important Cars Of The Last 30 Years

GMC Syclone

Photo Credit: GM

The Syclone was the first performance pickup truck ever released. True, there was the 454 SS before it, but the Syclone was a dedicated performance pickup truck. Utilizing the same turbocharged engine found in the Typhoon, the Syclone was one of the fastest production vehicles on the road (via Hot Cars).

Photo Credit: GM

The slick black paint job and the short wheelbase gave the Syclone a seriously sinister appearance. The performance floored enthusiasts that the Syclone offered for the price. Even comedian Jay Leno is the owner of one of the original Syclone trucks produced in the 1990s.

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