All-new Ford GT revealed. - Page 2

CobraJet351 · 13-01-2015, 11:00 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.

This is all true, but Ford has been tipped to re-enter Le Mans with this car and use a V6 EcoBoost to race. They are creating a new history as we speak, and I support what they are doing. Keep in mind that I would of loved to see a V8 but this engine also makes sense. The road car will have more in common with the track car.

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.

Grippy · 13-01-2015, 11:02 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, I love the centre mounted twin exhausts. It's a good time to be a Ford fan with the performance cars being developed in the US at the moment, we just need them delivered here.

GTP-RPD · 13-01-2015, 11:40 AM

Reminds me of the hype around the Jag XJ220 twin turbo V6. Sales flop killed that off.....

No disrespect here, it looks good but it will be spanked by the Europeans.........

CobraJet351 · 13-01-2015, 11:46 AM

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GTP-RPD
Re: All-new Ford GT revealed.
Reminds me of the hype around the Jag XJ220 twin turbo V6. Sales flop killed that off.....

No disrespect here, it looks good but it will be spanked by the Europeans.........

How could you possibly know that?

DBourne · 13-01-2015, 11:47 AM

Looks like a lotus to me.

Wretched · 13-01-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GTP-RPD

Reminds me of the hype around the Jag XJ220 twin turbo V6. Sales flop killed that off.....

No disrespect here, it looks good but it will be spanked by the Europeans.........

You know this because of your extensive knowledge and experience with the new Ford GT and the European cars? By the way which of the Euro cars will spank the Ford GT?

Actually the Jag XJ220 failed because Jag promised a V12 but delivered a V6TT, they then priced it too high for a time when the world went into recession. The car itself performed.

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

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

Understand the historical sentiment, but times change and Ford need to adapt to those changes. I'd agree if they used the GT40 name but with the use of the GT nameplate I think they can get away with using any engine configuration. Many supercars are making changes to their car configurations due to various reasons, no different for Ford.

As long as this beast can perform on and off the track I don't see any issue with what engine it uses. I am just grateful Ford are building it.

**Falcon Coupe** · 13-01-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

Understand the historical sentiment, but times change and Ford need to adapt to those changes. I'd agree if they used the GT40 name but with the use of the GT nameplate I think they can get away with using any engine configuration. Many supercars are making changes to their car configurations due to various reasons, no different for Ford.

As long as this beast can perform on and off the track I don't see any issue with what engine it uses. I am just grateful Ford are building it.

The official name for the original car was the Ford GT. The GT40 moniker was unofficial but widely used.
Ford couldn't buy back the GT40 trademark from Safir Engineering so there was no choice but to stay with Ford GT.

History aside, it's aesthetically pleasing and admittedly sounds very good for a six.
I'm looking forward to seeing what it's capable of.

FPV GTHO · 13-01-2015, 12:52 PM

If the previous GT supercar is a guide, this will likely get spanked by the Euros as the previous one was priced out of its market once it hit Europe. It will probably sit just ahead of the Viper and ZR1 Corvette in the US. I don't believe the old GT had any carbon fibre though so they may have aimed higher with this one.

I would've liked to see a V8 too but all logical signs point to the TTV6 with what they're racing in Daytona prototypes.

GTP-RPD · 13-01-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

You know this because of your extensive knowledge and experience with the new Ford GT and the European cars? By the way which of the Euro cars will spank the Ford GT?

Actually the Jag XJ220 failed because Jag promised a V12 but delivered a V6TT, they then priced it too high for a time when the world went into recession. The car itself performed.

Understand the historical sentiment, but times change and Ford need to adapt to those changes. I'd agree if they used the GT40 name but with the use of the GT nameplate I think they can get away with using any engine configuration. Many supercars are making changes to their car configurations due to various reasons, no different for Ford.

As long as this beast can perform on and off the track I don't see any issue with what engine it uses. I am just grateful Ford are building it.

Jag may have been hit by a recession like all super car makers but what remains more iconic and desirable a XJ220 or a F40 or a McLaren. The XJ220's racing success was also mixed.

As for which Euro Car, seriously? with where the euro manufacturers are currently it will need to be a real performer.

Again a great looking car lets hope they pick their market accordingly. Le Mans class winner or contender.

Stefan · 13-01-2015, 01:02 PM

Well I'm glad it did not cop the stupid looking "whale shark" grill that every new ford seems to have.

Nice looking rig!

The future certainly is small displacement turbo / S/C, so good to see Ford moving in the right direction.

CobraJet351 · 13-01-2015, 01:04 PM

Everyone comparing this car to the last Ford GT need a reality check. Besides a few similar design features they are nothing alike. Ford is not a new contender in the supercar game, they've done it before and have enough talent to compete with the best. This is an entire generation or two ahead of the last GT.

No one is saying this will be the best supercar in the world, but I bet that it will be much better than a lot of the cars on offer in its category.

That is just an opinion as I have no facts to back that statement up.

**Polyal** · 13-01-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CobraJet351

This is all true, but Ford has been tipped to re-enter Le Mans with this car and use a V6 EcoBoost to race. They are creating a new history as we speak, and I support what they are doing. Keep in mind that I would of loved to see a V8 but this engine also makes sense. The road car will have more in common with the track car.

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.

Agreed, hence why I wish they broke a bit more ground with the design. Can't wait to see it race under an official ford banner.

**DJM83** · 13-01-2015, 01:32 PM

Love the no V8 comment's.
Why not showcase what you have. Ecoboost V6 is no slouch. Anyway good times ahead for Ford that's for sure. Ford gotta have taken the cake at the Detroit show surely.

cortinagt · 13-01-2015, 02:06 PM

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Well deserved
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fgpsi · 13-01-2015, 02:16 PM

Less power than hellcat ?

**Polyal** · 13-01-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Less power than hellcat ?

Anyone can get bulk kws.

CobraJet351 · 13-01-2015, 02:21 PM

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Less power than hellcat ?

Put them on a track and lets see the difference.

Leave the Hellcat to the next GT500.

Wretched · 13-01-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Less power than hellcat ?

So does the Porsche GT3, Ferrari 458, Lamborghini Hurracan, McLaren 650S, etc. Do you think any of these worry about the power of the Hellcat?
On a track where all of these are bred (including the Ford) the Hellcat powered cars will be no where.

fgpsi · 13-01-2015, 02:26 PM

But will it be faster in a straight line than the hellcat?

flooded one · 13-01-2015, 02:30 PM

looks great!!! it mightn't have a V8 but at over 600HP!! I wouldn't be complaining!!

**kypez** · 13-01-2015, 02:32 PM

This car is developed with Le Mans in mind. The V6 will be far more efficient than a V8 even with EcoBoost. Fuel efficiency is what will play a big part in that campaign as the new diesel engines have shown.

Love the car! Sounds fantastic at idle. I'm just sad we wont see such a car here in Australia and if we do, the private importers will charge over $500k like the last GT (which is fair enough when they have to do all the work, fabrication and compliance; not having a go at them).

lucas2 · 13-01-2015, 02:46 PM

This looks awesome! A twin turbo 5.2 or 5.0 would have been amazing. I'm sure it's pretty light and the TT V6 will be more than enough. The good thing is those who want to tune it could probably get very good power from it..similar to those who modify their R35's

FPV GTHO · 13-01-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Love the no V8 comment's.
Why not showcase what you have. Ecoboost V6 is no slouch. Anyway good times ahead for Ford that's for sure. Ford gotta have taken the cake at the Detroit show surely.

If Ford had a smaller V8 they might have used it, like the McLaren V8's which are still only 3.8l. Porsche has their 3.8l boxer 6, but if that wasn't a boxer I don't think it would be a six.

DBourne · 13-01-2015, 03:00 PM

Hellcat may have 700+ HP, however how many of those does it waste turning tyres to smoke?

I'm willing to bet that while this may have less power, it will actually use what it has to push the car forwards..

Oh, and it'll be able to handle a corner..

dragons90 · 13-01-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

But will it be faster in a straight line than the hellcat?

If the McLaren mp4-12c is anything to go by it makes 600hp and runs a 10.7.
The hellcat runs a 11.2 stock and a 10.8 with drag radials. Supercar 1 muscle 0

dragons90 · 13-01-2015, 04:01 PM

I want one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-pdajAaeA

galaxy xr8 · 13-01-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dragons90

I want one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi-pdajAaeA

Now that’s how to advertise, love it.

chevypower · 13-01-2015, 04:20 PM

The Hellcat would be terrible at Le Mans, it would need a pretty fast fuel tanker to keep up and refill it every 10 minutes. If you had a fuel tanker that fast, you would also need a tanker for the tanker!

**DJM83** · 13-01-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtBourne

Hellcat may have 700+ HP, however how many of those does it waste turning tyres to smoke?

I'm willing to bet that while this may have less power, it will actually use what it has to push the car forwards..

Oh, and it'll be able to handle a corner..

Id love to know the weight difference too. Bet the GT is lighter.

**Fordman1** · 13-01-2015, 05:06 PM

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Id love to know the weight difference too. Bet the GT is lighter.

Heaps lighter.