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

gran turismo
/ (ˈɡræn tʊəˈrɪzməʊ) /

noun plural gran turismos

the full form of GT

Word Origin for gran turismo

C20: Italian, literally: great touring (i.e., touring on a grand scale)