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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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Ford confirms that the engine installed is a V-10, as in the 605-hp Cobra concept. At that concept's introduction, Ford execs said that 700 hp for the V-10 was a distinct possibility, given more Shelby-fication
I like it Looks really cool
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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I like it Looks really cool


Nice. After Ford really did it with the Ford GT, I believe what they say from now on.
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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very nice
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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It's got a big badonka-donk ...

But, uh ... Chevy called ... they want the Corvette's profile & design cues back ...

I'd drive it

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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 03:28 AM
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Great looking car, I hope it sees production.
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 09:00 AM
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Don't like it....Looks like and Aston Martin...they need to kkep it like the one in Gone in 60 Seconds!!! Now that's a Stang!!!!
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Speaking of the Ford GT, the latest issue of Makes and Models reports the test drivers have achieved 205 mph. Isn't that quite a feat for 550 hp. The car must be awfully light.
I like the look of this new concept but looks like it will be competing against it's own family.
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Looks really really good.

I'm a big fan of the design but doubt I could ever see myself driving that.

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...but doubt I could ever see myself driving that.

-Anthony
Yup. Provided it goes into production, and I had that kind of money to spend on a car, I would certainly not buy a domestic...
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Originally posted by dagr8tsthustla
[B]Don't like it....Looks like and Aston Martin...[B]
Yes, it definitely has the vibe of the Aston Martin AMV8...



But I'd say it looks more like the old Daytona Coupe (56k warning: Large Pic)

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The original
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by reggiek
Speaking of the Ford GT, the latest issue of Makes and Models reports the test drivers have achieved 205 mph. Isn't that quite a feat for 550 hp. The car must be awfully light.
I like the look of this new concept but looks like it will be competing against it's own family.
Weight is a small factor at those speeds. Air resistance against the Ford GT is probably low.
I think the GT2 can do 200 w/100 less hp and a huge wing. Actually 205mph sounds somewhat conservative to me.
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Yeah it kinda looks Brock Yate's Superformance rendition of the Daytona Coupe. I like it! Performance and heritage. . .
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i guess for them the only way to go forward is to go backwards. I still like it!
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The rear is definitely reminiscent of the original Cobra Coupe... the front fenders remind me of the Aston Martin Vanquish.

Who is designing wheels these days? Those belong on an Explorer, not a sports car! Yech!

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