Review written on 6/1948.
Competition in the Sedan segment has just gotten a little more heated. Gordon-Brull has launched the WolfHound. Is this Sedan enough to unseat the Republique or will it be worse than the Kalliope. Don't worry! We have the answers.
On my first track run in the Gordon-Brull WolfHound suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Sedan. The WolfHound's 118 hp @ 3417RPMs 4976 cc V4 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 20.575s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 93 mph. The WolfHound is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 93 mph. With 146 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. The handling characteristics of the Gordon-Brull WolfHound is borderline acceptable for a Sedan. We wouldn't buy it for a tracking or narrow city streets. But for most people, who care little for driving, it is fine. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Sedan I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!
Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Gordon-Brull WolfHound's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Gordon-Brull was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.
Inside the Gordon-Brull WolfHound it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 37 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space ensures that you always have plenty of room to do whatever it is you need to do. And that makes us happy.
While not exactly handmade, Gordon-Brull did put a bit of extra work into the WolfHound and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Gordon-Brull WolfHound which should last a few generations?
Engineers at Gordon-Brull managed to make the perfect vehicle. It has absolutely not issues until hours after the warranty expires. We tested this phenomena 5 times on the Gordon-Brull WolfHound and every time they had a major breakdown within a week after the warranty expired. While great for Gordon-Brull this is probably not a vehicle you should buy if you plan on keeping it. The dependability of the Gordon-Brull WolfHound leaves a lot to be desired.
Whether or not the Gordon-Brull WolfHound is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the WolfHound awful fuel mileage of 15.5 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!
Safety is another important topic on the minds of many. The Gordon-Brull WolfHound maintains the average amount of safety features for this type of vehicle. While not overly impressive, it should be enough to keep you alive in most cases. Don't expect miracles however.
Some may be able to point to other Sedan and say this is better. This is prettier. This is the best Sedan. But they would be wrong. Because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Behold the Gordon-Brull WolfHound it may not be everything for everyone. But it is certainly something for someone.