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13-01-2015, 01:35 AM
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Just revealed by Ford.
http://www.livestream.com/ford?utm_s..._campaign=ford 7speed DSG, carbon fibre, 600+hp 3.5L V6. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z56deqZ0lU Edit: photos added, I'm going to bed! Last edited by Focused; 13-01-2015 at 01:51 AM. |
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13-01-2015, 01:57 AM
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More info and pics: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11501128...-twin-turbo-v6
Sry Im half asleep. |
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13-01-2015, 02:14 AM
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Best view is from the top:
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13-01-2015, 05:08 AM
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Swwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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13-01-2015, 05:33 AM
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Well that shocked me, I was expecting a version of the GT350 engine. Obviously Ford wants to market its EcoBoost engines in mainstream products by indirectly saying "If it's good enough for our top GT and Raptor, then it's good enough for....."
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13-01-2015, 07:28 AM
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13-01-2015, 07:22 AM
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I really did not expect this. This is great, Ford are really kicking ass right now.
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13-01-2015, 07:30 AM
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Yeah don't know. Kinda time to let the GT40 thing go? If anything I'd rather see the GT90 style expanded on. The power is impressive but what are they leaving an eco boost V8 for then?
Don't know, it's nice but it just had a generic supercar look to me. Still would say no but honestly I'd take the new Shelby and pocket the change.
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13-01-2015, 07:57 AM
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There's nothing generic about it from above.
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13-01-2015, 08:15 AM
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That said it looks a million times better in that video about than the stills.
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13-01-2015, 08:03 AM
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Wow, Ford have the GT350R a new 10 speed Raptor and a new GT.
Talk about smacking it out of the park. |
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13-01-2015, 08:11 AM
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I would not be surprised if a V8 version was to show later down the track as an option, similar to the Audi R8 available in both V8 and V10.
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13-01-2015, 08:28 AM
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If you want your car to be aerodynamic (and this car will be raced), you can't get too fussy with the frontal design.
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13-01-2015, 08:38 AM
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Nice. Very nice indeed.
V6 though? that's different... Come on Ford come back to F1. |
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13-01-2015, 08:52 AM
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If a 4 pot mustang hurt some people's minds then a 6 cylinder GT is going to raise Panadols sales 
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13-01-2015, 08:54 AM
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Wow. I wasn't expecting that. Great modern take on the old design language.
I want. The folks who worry about pedestrian safety probably wouldn't like the front too much, lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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13-01-2015, 08:56 AM
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That's gorgeous! Much like. Apparently only being made in left-hand drive...this'll **** off Clarkson!
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13-01-2015, 09:10 AM
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I love it. I am really liking the direction Ford is going. Well done Ford.
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13-01-2015, 09:15 AM
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Don't mind it being a V6 to be honest, and was half expecting it. Don't forget some of the most desirable and fastest cars ever have been V6. Jaguar XJ220, Nissan GT-R, Noble M12, and all those Porsche exotics (i know I6, but still six cylinders).
I put my money on it the Ford GT will be up there with the best of them, if not well above them. If they decide to put a V8 in it later on, even better. |
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13-01-2015, 09:51 AM
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No V8??? WTF where they thinking???
If people wanted a highly strung turbo V6 they would buy a Nissan GTR and not this ...
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13-01-2015, 10:28 AM
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Why would a V8 have over the V6 besides the sound? The V6 has over 600hp, more than enough carry it around. Like you mentioned Nissan have no issue with a V6, Porsche don't have an issue with the flat 6 in their supercars.
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13-01-2015, 09:51 AM
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Nice.
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13-01-2015, 10:00 AM
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Great work Ford! Look's great, i'm in two mind's about the v8 no show though. Anyone know how much it weigh's?
cheer's, Maka
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13-01-2015, 10:20 AM
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yeah great
putting out new 'supercars' should be able to afford one about 20 years after im dead, if the depreciate like most cars lol looks alright tho but prob still wouldnt by one tho even if i could afford it
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13-01-2015, 10:49 AM
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The GT/GT40 name plate evokes history. Memories of taking it to the best in the world and winning with a V8.
A V6 is simply not true to it's roots regardless of how it performs. Old sound New sound Last edited by Falcon Coupe; 13-01-2015 at 11:09 AM. |
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13-01-2015, 10:51 AM
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Designed by the same Aussie who had input on the Territory...
http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...-1227182815256 |
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13-01-2015, 11:00 AM
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And as I mentioned earlier, I wouldn't be surprised if a V8 version popped up later on. There will be upgrades to this car as the years go on no doubt. |
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All-new Ford GT revealed.
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