Ford GT Lightning Lap: Whoa!

[VoodooBoss]

Discuss...

 

[yotah1]

Well, it's fast, it beat the others. End of discussion

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Very pleased that the performance backs up all the hype.

 

[Big Black]

...and the guy did it with his bare hands.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Amazing that it beat the 918 at almost twice the price. Does anyone know what time the 488 did? I see that car as the main competitor. Or the 650S or 675 LT.

 

[VoodooBoss]

I heard a pro driver put down a much faster lap time than this. Regardless it's pretty impressive.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Here's the article. My new C&D also has an article on the FGT in France.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-115-we-lap-the-ford-gt-at-vir-feature

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/ford-gt-full-test-of-the-blue-oval-supercar-review

 

[Fabman]

I love it....and I love that track!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I am wondering if this "late run" or "lack of availability" for original Lightning Lap was a calculated strategy by Ford's marketing team. They have been doing a great job of generating hype for the GT350 and Ford GT; delaying this to run later would make things even more tantalizing, and keep the spotlight on the FGT at the same time.

 

[Grant 302]

Had all the earmarks of a PR stunt. Ford *should* use everything in their power to let this car shine. I don't think C&D minded at all.

 

[Fabman]

As soon as I saw this I thought to myself "Hmmmm....cooler denser air in winter, this is a better time to have that run I think".

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

FWIW, Billy Johnson just posted this to his Facebook page...

A whopping 4.4 seconds faster at VIR than the C&D hotshoes

 

[Fabman]

FWIW, Billy Johnson just posted this to his Facebook page...

A whopping 4.4 seconds faster at VIR than the C&D hotshoes

Same exact tires/trim? That's a bunch if it is.

 

[TMSBOSS]

I saw Billy drive in a Nascar race at RA. Fast times all day long.

 

[Grant 302]

FWIW, Billy Johnson just posted this to his Facebook page...

A whopping 4.4 seconds faster at VIR than the C&D hotshoes

Seriously...No surprise here.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

And apparently the version that C&D tested / Billy drove was NOT the Competition Package Version

 

[Grant 302]

And apparently the version that C&D tested / Billy drove was NOT the Competition Package Version

And still...No surprise here.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Was it the same car and the same day? Even C&D said if they had two more days they could have dropped another second or two. They need to get Joey Hand behind the wheel...

 

[RES_22]

Friend of mine has 918, 911R, GT2RS (last week), 488, Performante, several race cars. And a Raptor or two. He has been trying to get FGT since inception. No joy.

Spectacular guy... wants to be a “Ford guy” and preach the gospel like he has done for Porsche...has helped the sport for years. But his position in life forces him to be private (family protection)... so he cannot be a social media hero OR a slimy pro wrestler (lol).

We all understand marketing “cleverness”... but sometimes the marketing high priests forget that grassroots ripples are longer lasting and more far-reaching than big splashy BS.

Rant over. FGT vs. LFA on “real tires”. Bring it on.

 

[spartan]

I spoke to Billy, he is here at Daytona. He showed me a photo of him in the GT wearing a T shirt after he did this. He also said he took a photo of his gauge cluster doing 158 in a turn. One hand on the wheel the other on his camera. He said it will go faster.

Crazy dude.


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