The second generation of Pontiac GTO was introduced in 1968. The second gen GTO saw updated styling, and various mechanical upgrades, as well as the introduction of a 455 cu. in. V8 in 1971. One of the most notable GTO variants were cars fitted with The Judge package, that was a stripped GTO made to compete with the Plymouth Road Runner. For 1972, the GTO returned to being an option package for the Pontiac LeMans.