Gran Turismo Omologato
[ grahn too-riz-moh uh-moh-luh-gey-toh, -gah-toh; Italian grahn too-ree-zmaw aw-maw-law-gah-taw ]
/ ˈgrɑn tʊˈrɪz moʊ əˌmoʊ ləˈgeɪ toʊ, -ˈgɑ toʊ; Italian ˈgrɑn tuˈri zmɔ ɔˌmɔ lɔˈgɑ tɔ /
adjective
(of an automobile) certified as conforming to the specifications, as fuel capacity and engine displacement, for a class of standard automobiles (Gran Turismo) qualified to engage in various types of competitions. Abbreviation: GTO
Origin of Gran Turismo Omologato
1965–70; < Italian: certified (for) grand touring
British Dictionary definitions for gran turismo
Word Origin for gran turismo
C20: Italian, literally: great touring (i.e., touring on a grand scale)