GT(40) out testing in Los Angeles

Ford really needs this car, it will help their image immensely. I like the design, but I hope it gets updated just a little, from these prototypes it looks virtually identical to the '67 LeMans car.

 

does it have anything to do with RX8? Mazda? Rotary?? y did u post this then?

 

thats why its in general automotive... maybe it should be in the lounge... do we still have one of those? not everything has to be about the RX8

 

The thread is right where it's supposed to be...

---jps

 

Uh, forum topic: General Automotive

It is not as far off-topic as you think. Ford is in financial doldrums, talks of bankruptcy have floated in the past few months. Ford is the largest shareholder of Mazda (about 1/3), so basically Ford controls Mazda. Introduction of a Ford-badged supercar and re-entry to competitive racing may cost in the short run, but would only help improve Fords image among automobile enthusiasts in the long run (sorry the T-Bird doesn't make the cut). A healthy Ford is good for Mazda.

RotaryXTypeSH, seriously dude, you need to slow down. You joined just 4 days ago, posted 70 msgs since, "borrowed" someones Avatar (a customized one at that!), and now you're playing moderator. Don't you have some homework to do?

 

The Ford GT leaves me speechless, I honestly like it better than the Ferrari 360 Moderna. Hopefully one of these days I'll win lotto, maybe one day.

 

Its about 6 inches longer 45 inches tall from ground And I think 2 inches wider than original. The suspesion is all new and the Engine is going into the new Lightning in 05-06. Ford is far from being dead just got a little tangeled up in red tape for the moment.

 

OoOo....sry

 

RotaryXTypeSH... 18.54 posts/day!! !!
wow :D you'll be way past me, zoomdawg, and Herc in no time

 

... and don't think that I'm only answering this post to raise my post count ...

:D

Because, I've always loved the GT40 ... way back when (mid 60's) I use to own 2 - "matchbox" versions that is ...

I'm also a fan ot the FORD GT90, but I don't think that will ever see production ...

 

Ford NEEDS to race this car at LeMans and win! Just for old times sake!

The only sad part is that there is already a Ford-powered American supercar. The Saleen S7. I would rather see Ford build an affordable sports car; something light and nimble, and much more modern than the Mustang. But I guess that would cut into sales of the RX-8 and Miata, so it probably won't happen.

 

Check out the Ford GT article in the June issue Popular Science (p.78).

 

You traitor :p

360 Modena is beeeauuuutttiiiifullllll

 

I really hope Ford races this car in LeMans and repeats the GT40's success from the 60s. I'd also like to see the Corvette C6, the new Viper and the Saleen S7 all go head-to-head at LeMans.

The car I think Ford really needs is a light, sporty, RWD with great handling. Something like the Miata, but with *****. Maybe with a really small V-6, like a 2.4L, so it can rev like crazy. NO borrowing the Renesis, however. Not allowed! NO WAY!

 

i read about this car in the popular science, pretty nice, slightly faster than the Modena and might be as fast as the Viper itself
price tag is going to be around 150k

 

whats the MSRP and # of units slated for production?

 

About 1000 a year except this year (2003) which is 3 for the 1,2,3 finish at Lemans 66 and right around $135,000 by what Ford has said.

 

Since it costs at least 50% more than the Viper, I sincerely hope it ends up being faster. Of course, even if it isn't it will be so ridiculously fast that only a fanatic could complain.

 

Road&Track test data

____________ 0-100mph __ 80mph-0 __ Skidpad ___ Slalom _____ Price


’05 Ford GT ____ 8.8 s ______199 ft ____ 0.99 g ___ 69.5 mph __ US$ 150K

Viper SRT-10 ___ 8.9 s ______196 ft ____ 1.04 g ___ 68.6 mph __ US$ 84K

Corvette Z06 ___ 9.9 s ______204 ft ____ 0.98 g ___ 67.6 mph __ US$ 52K


Ford GT report: December issue Road&Track (p.60)


The 2005 Corvette C6 is going to be faster than the current Z06.

 

Road&Track test data

____________ 0-100mph __ 80mph-0 __ Skidpad ___ Slalom _____ Price


’05 Ford GT ____ 8.8 s ______199 ft ____ 0.99 g ___ 69.5 mph __ US$ 150K

Porsche
911 GT2 _______8.9 s ______ 209 ft ____1.02 g ___ 68.7 mph __ US$ 188K

Saleen S7 ______8.9 s ______ 230 ft ____0.99 g ___ 70.6 mph __ US$ 400K