2005 Ford GT (40)
03-25-2003, 03:49 PM
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2005 Ford GT (40)
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.
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.
03-25-2003, 04:13 PM
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Re: ?
Originally posted by RotaryXTypeSH
does it have anything to do with RX8? Mazda? Rotary?? y did u post this then?
does it have anything to do with RX8? Mazda? Rotary?? y did u post this then?
03-25-2003, 04:46 PM
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Re: ?
Originally posted by RotaryXTypeSH
does it have anything to do with RX8? Mazda? Rotary?? y did u post this then?
does it have anything to do with RX8? Mazda? Rotary?? y did u post this then?
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?
03-25-2003, 06:14 PM
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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.
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03-25-2003, 08:23 PM
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... and don't think that I'm only answering this post to raise my post count ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
03-29-2003, 10:27 AM
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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.
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.
05-20-2003, 07:56 PM
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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.
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.
360 Modena is beeeauuuutttiiiifullllll
05-20-2003, 08:14 PM
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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!
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!
05-22-2003, 04:49 PM
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Originally posted by dying_here
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
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
11-13-2003, 07:26 PM
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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.
____________ 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.
11-14-2003, 09:04 PM
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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
____________ 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
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