View Poll Results: How do you feel about the new Ford GT?
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New 2017 Ford GT Official Debut
04-20-16, 10:00 PM
#181
I love the styling, but the Eco-boost V6 flat out SUCKS IMO. This car is traditionally associated with having a honking V8, that is what beat Ferrari back in the 1960's. IMO its a cop out, this was a motor that was developed only because of fuel economy regulations for the F150 pickup. Plus its not going to sound like a V8, V6's usually have a weird/off sound about them.
I'm going to laugh when the 2013 Mustang Cobra has more horsepower than their new flagship super car. That car was rated at 662hp/631lb ft torque btw. With the new rating of "at least 592hp", that sounds more like around 600hp, doubtful if it would be rated higher than 625-630.
And I know the reason Ford went with the Eco-boost V6. They're trying to phase out the V8 entirely in the future, since this car points to the future, that's why it has the V6. Which is kind of weird that their car that points to the future is the modern take on a 50 year old race car, but that's a whole nother topic. Anyways they've already phased out the V8 in 4 door sedans(Crown Vic, Town Car, Australian built Ford Falcon), midsize(Explorer) and full size sport utes(no you can no longer buy an Expidition or Navigator with a V8), and the new Transit van doesn't have a V8 option either. If it weren't for the Mustang, Ford probably would've phased out the V8 completely a couple model years ago. I'm still thinking that's the plan, and will happen when the next round of fuel economy regulations come around in a few years
I'm going to laugh when the 2013 Mustang Cobra has more horsepower than their new flagship super car. That car was rated at 662hp/631lb ft torque btw. With the new rating of "at least 592hp", that sounds more like around 600hp, doubtful if it would be rated higher than 625-630.
And I know the reason Ford went with the Eco-boost V6. They're trying to phase out the V8 entirely in the future, since this car points to the future, that's why it has the V6. Which is kind of weird that their car that points to the future is the modern take on a 50 year old race car, but that's a whole nother topic. Anyways they've already phased out the V8 in 4 door sedans(Crown Vic, Town Car, Australian built Ford Falcon), midsize(Explorer) and full size sport utes(no you can no longer buy an Expidition or Navigator with a V8), and the new Transit van doesn't have a V8 option either. If it weren't for the Mustang, Ford probably would've phased out the V8 completely a couple model years ago. I'm still thinking that's the plan, and will happen when the next round of fuel economy regulations come around in a few years
Last edited by Aron9000; 04-20-16 at 10:11 PM.
05-13-16, 03:46 PM
#184
The 2017 Ford GT received 6,506 applications
500 people will actually get the opportunity to buy one of the 2017 and 2018 Ford GTs, with more to come later on. Ford's announcement of the GT brought everyone to the yard, with almost 200,000 people trying out the online configurator (including us). Nearly half a million visitors found their way to the site, 10,800 people expressed interest in the car, and 6,506 people sent in applications to become "ambassadors" of the new $450,000 supercar.
To really drive home the message that they wanted a 2017 GT, applicants got crafty, sending Ford videos uploaded on YouTube, where they told just how much they wanted one and why they would be perfect matches with the supercar. Much like applying for a dream job, the videos were tailored to ensure a place behind the wheel – or at least that's what the applicants hoped would happen. Ford says the initial one-month application window is now closed, and so it's time to review the applications. 32 percent of them were sent in during the last six days, a definite spike in interest.
To really drive home the message that they wanted a 2017 GT, applicants got crafty, sending Ford videos uploaded on YouTube, where they told just how much they wanted one and why they would be perfect matches with the supercar. Much like applying for a dream job, the videos were tailored to ensure a place behind the wheel – or at least that's what the applicants hoped would happen. Ford says the initial one-month application window is now closed, and so it's time to review the applications. 32 percent of them were sent in during the last six days, a definite spike in interest.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/13/2...cations-video/
05-15-16, 11:05 PM
#186
Car looks good, and I'm sure it will fly down a track like a bat out of hell... but that's about where anything positive I feel like I can say about it ends. Same holds true for most modern supercars and exotics.
Granted, I've never driven most of these kinds of cars (maybe some day), but the impressions I get from almost all modern supercars both from what I see on paper and what I read/hear/watch in professional driving reviews lead me to believe that they're just becoming increasingly disconnected race cars and collector's items for the .2%. They're no longer the scary fast, yet still truly visceral sports cars that they used to be... All coming with DCTs, hybrid drivetrains (or turbo sixes), EPS, etc. I understand why it's happening (at least to some extent), but it's disappointing nonetheless, even as an outside observer.
Granted, I've never driven most of these kinds of cars (maybe some day), but the impressions I get from almost all modern supercars both from what I see on paper and what I read/hear/watch in professional driving reviews lead me to believe that they're just becoming increasingly disconnected race cars and collector's items for the .2%. They're no longer the scary fast, yet still truly visceral sports cars that they used to be... All coming with DCTs, hybrid drivetrains (or turbo sixes), EPS, etc. I understand why it's happening (at least to some extent), but it's disappointing nonetheless, even as an outside observer.
06-26-16, 09:12 PM
#187
2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition
All-New 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition Pays Homage to Historic Livery on 1966 Le Mans Winner
- All-new Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition with unique black and silver-stripe livery celebrates 1966 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mark II race car driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon
- Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition honoring historic No. 2 race car limited to 2017 model year only
- Limited-edition Ford GT features exclusive race-number graphics, and unique interior colors, materials and appointments
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of the historic 1-2-3 Ford GT sweep. The car will feature unique interior and exterior color themes, and an exclusive wheel finish.
"Celebrating the anniversary of Ford's historic victories at Le Mans has always been a part of the return of the Ford GT," said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, product development, and chief technical officer. "The 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition is a stunning tribute to the car that kicked off Ford's string of Le Mans victories in 1966."
The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition features a Shadow Black exterior in either gloss or matte finish with silver stripes and exposed carbon fiber package. The car sports Frozen White #2 hood and door graphics, and 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in a gold satin clearcoat with black lug nuts.
The interior of the limited edition model wraps the Ford GT carbon-fiber seats in Ebony leather, with pillowed inserts and plow-through stitching, and the seats' head restraints and the steering wheel are debossed with the Ford GT logo. The instrument panel, pillars and headliner also features an Ebony-leather wrap, with gold appliqués on the instrument panel, the seat's X-brace and shift paddles. Like the 1966 race car, the steering wheel is leather wrapped, with seat belts featuring a unique blue webbing.
Rounding out the modifications to the Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition are a unique serialized identification plate, the #2 interior door graphic, and exposed matte carbon fiber door sills, air register pods and center console.
Garen Nicoghosian, exterior design manager for the car, says the team set out to highlight where it all started with the Ford GT. "While the looks are distinctly based on the GT40 Mark II race car," he says, "we've accentuated new styling cues to provide a modern interpretation."
The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition can be viewed at FordGT.com using the configuration tool.
Limited quantities will be available for the 2017 model year only.
- All-new Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition with unique black and silver-stripe livery celebrates 1966 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mark II race car driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon
- Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition honoring historic No. 2 race car limited to 2017 model year only
- Limited-edition Ford GT features exclusive race-number graphics, and unique interior colors, materials and appointments
DEARBORN, Mich., June 27, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of the historic 1-2-3 Ford GT sweep. The car will feature unique interior and exterior color themes, and an exclusive wheel finish.
"Celebrating the anniversary of Ford's historic victories at Le Mans has always been a part of the return of the Ford GT," said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, product development, and chief technical officer. "The 2017 Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition is a stunning tribute to the car that kicked off Ford's string of Le Mans victories in 1966."
The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition features a Shadow Black exterior in either gloss or matte finish with silver stripes and exposed carbon fiber package. The car sports Frozen White #2 hood and door graphics, and 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in a gold satin clearcoat with black lug nuts.
The interior of the limited edition model wraps the Ford GT carbon-fiber seats in Ebony leather, with pillowed inserts and plow-through stitching, and the seats' head restraints and the steering wheel are debossed with the Ford GT logo. The instrument panel, pillars and headliner also features an Ebony-leather wrap, with gold appliqués on the instrument panel, the seat's X-brace and shift paddles. Like the 1966 race car, the steering wheel is leather wrapped, with seat belts featuring a unique blue webbing.
Rounding out the modifications to the Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition are a unique serialized identification plate, the #2 interior door graphic, and exposed matte carbon fiber door sills, air register pods and center console.
Garen Nicoghosian, exterior design manager for the car, says the team set out to highlight where it all started with the Ford GT. "While the looks are distinctly based on the GT40 Mark II race car," he says, "we've accentuated new styling cues to provide a modern interpretation."
The Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition can be viewed at FordGT.com using the configuration tool.
Limited quantities will be available for the 2017 model year only.
06-27-16, 12:32 PM
#188
Lexus Champion
This car just won the Le Mans 24 hours. It's going to be worth it's price and more. I didn't think it'd win this year in it's first season back, but it did. I wonder if it'll win next year too.
06-27-16, 12:45 PM
#189
Advanced
The last Ford GT was a money maker from the day you bought it, or at least once production ended. Although much higher priced I would not argue against these being the same way. Limited short run production and special paint/options schemes means just about instant collectible. Plus a Le mans win as one of your first few outings has this car marked as a collector item.
06-27-16, 02:24 PM
#190
Moderator: LFA, Clubhouse
It won its class at Le Mans. Still impressive, but it was the first year for the competitor 488 GTE entries too (the 2nd place in LMGTE Pro was a 488, only one minute behind). And with all the "balance of performance" tweaks it's tough to make any serious relations to real world performance. For example, just before the race they gave 33lb weight penalties to the 488GTE (they also gave a slightly lesser weight penalty to the Ford GT, but this was after allowing it a 55lb weight reduction prior).
07-31-16, 07:57 PM
#194
Lexus Champion
It won its class at Le Mans. Still impressive, but it was the first year for the competitor 488 GTE entries too (the 2nd place in LMGTE Pro was a 488, only one minute behind). And with all the "balance of performance" tweaks it's tough to make any serious relations to real world performance. For example, just before the race they gave 33lb weight penalties to the 488GTE (they also gave a slightly lesser weight penalty to the Ford GT, but this was after allowing it a 55lb weight reduction prior).
08-19-16, 05:23 AM
#195
Ford GT production extended 2 more years. So youre saying theres still a chance? Ford GT Racing program to continue to 2019 also
http://performance.ford.com/enthusia...t-superca.html
http://performance.ford.com/enthusia...t-superca.html