The New Ford GT

[PeteInCT]

I love that....

 

[ls110]

Amazing my local dealer says he has a list of 7 already signed up. Wish I could be on that list

 

[VoodooBoss]

I received my May issue of Car and Driver yesterday and there's a blurb on the 2017 FGT. Hameedi is quoted as saying regarding the fixed seats "fix the occupants, and you can shrink-wrap the greenhouse around them. You know where they're going to be and can bring everything in closer." Said it wasn't just about weight reduction but safety too. Then Kip Ewing calls the weight target "extraordinary" and C&D translates that to be in the 2,800 lb range. After a conversation with Paul Seredynski about the engine being developed in the DP race car they state that it will have around 650 HP. If it really weighs in the 2,800 lb range with close to 650 HP this thing should be a rocket.

 

[Grant 302]

That's certainly impressive. Unfortunately, my casual 'car guy poll' says that nobody I've talked to in person seems to really want one. And by that I mean *IF* there was anybody I knew in person with the money to actually afford one, this car wouldn't even be on their list of cars to buy.

 

[PeteInCT]

OnceRe: The New Ford GT

Once the specs are fully known and it starts to get driven on test tracks, it will be.

 

[ls110]

That's certainly impressive. Unfortunately, my casual 'car guy poll' says that nobody I've talked to in person seems to really want one. And by that I mean *IF* there was anybody I knew in person with the money to actually afford one, this car wouldn't even be on their list of cars to buy.

When talking to my local dealer about the wait list for the GT350, I was surprised to hear that they have a wait list of 6 already for the GT. That is especially surprising for MN.

 

[askjeffro]

On these waitlists, are the folks putting money down?

That aside, I like what Ford has done here, built a proper super car. I truly loved the mid-2000 incarnation and that it was even "attainable" for many people, but this car just sings to me.

 

[four-walling]

That's certainly impressive. Unfortunately, my casual 'car guy poll' says that nobody I've talked to in person seems to really want one. And by that I mean *IF* there was anybody I knew in person with the money to actually afford one, this car wouldn't even be on their list of cars to buy.

Good point, a $400K Ford doesn't get you the highline dealer experience...like comparably priced sports car competition provides.

 

[askjeffro]

Good point, a $400K Ford doesn't get you the highline dealer experience...like comparably priced sports car competition provides.

With last generation GT Ford had personalized service where tech came to you, there was no dealership experience beyond showing up to buy it. However the point remains salient in that buying a Ford is quite different.

 

[Fat Boss]

I know there are a LOT of Shelby guys itchin' to get their hands on the GT. Shelby American only has the Shelby GT in the new body style right now. No Super Snake. No 1000. Ford will have no trouble selling them at MSRP.

 

[Grant 302]

I know there are a LOT of Shelby guys itchin' to get their hands on the GT. Shelby American only has the Shelby GT in the new body style right now. No Super Snake. No 1000. Ford will have no trouble selling them at MSRP.

Becau$e $helby guy$. ;D

 

[VoodooBoss]

I'm not sure how legit this is but it looks real to me.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I'm not sure how legit this is but it looks real to me.

That picture is cropped but the original has the SVT hauler in the background and the parking lot + surroundings look quite a bit like SVT HQ--so I'd wager it's legit.

 

[kbwhite60]

Its also posted here....

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=32068.msg249528;topicseen#msg249528

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

http://blog.caranddriver.com/latest-ford-gt-info-serious-computing-chops-may-pack-700-horsepower/

 

[Wingrider]

Not to rain on the parade, but that at best is 3-4 more microprocessors than in my Expedition or GT500. The Expedition may have a couple others having to do with the AWD/4WD and the towing sway control module.

"Occupant Classification Senor" ? Umm… "is there a body in the car with a need to set off the pax airbags?"

I'll give then the "Wing Position Sensor" and "Transaxle Control Module". I don't have either of those on my cars- that I'm aware of. ;-)

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I'm just sharing the information

 

[Wingrider]

I'm just sharing the information

no no no… all good. I wasn't being critical and think it's a great pair of graphics. I'd give up a first born for the car but just thought it was funny the way it was being presented. like a *rolling eyes*.

Great detective work and thanks for posting it.

 

[VoodooBoss]

This is going to look wild driving down the road.

 

[neema]

To the Batcave, Robin!