The second generation ford gt became available for the 2017 model year. Introducing the next generation of supercar the 2018 ford gt. Oct 29, 2019 the 760horsepower shelby gt500 is the most powerful factoryproduced car ford has ever made. Partial scene from the dvd super speeders 3 on the run. In other words, the corvette zr1 stomped the ford gt and all but one of the cars in its class and the class above it.
The gt40 effort was launched by ford motor company to win longdistance sports car races against ferrari, which won every 24 hours of le mans race from 1960 to 1965. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. May 11, 2017 the ford gt is perhaps the closest any carmaker has ever come to making a race car that can be driven through actual city streets without treating its driver like a trucker treats a slice of. Ford gt a comparison of three generations kelley blue book. The lack of practicality struck us when we first drove it briefly on a track, and two. Ford brings gt40 race car back to life as streetgoing concept car for 2002 auto show, crowd begins foaming at collective mouth, william clay bill ford. The gt40 broke ferraris streak in 1966 and went on to win the next three annual races. That was the best time of the day, but the guys report that the mustang gt consistently posted. Interestingly, the first seven produced had a vin number beginning with ford gt, while the cars after those had a vin beginning with ford gt40. Ford gt40 mk ii history and technical analysis ford v. Horsepower is nothing if the rest of the car makes. Modified ford gt becomes first streetlegal car to hit 300 mph.
Enjoying the car for a few years, he primarily kept his car stored indoors and only added 1,343 miles to the gt during his ownership. As an automotive purist, who happens to own a 2005 ford gt, i was curious to see if superformances version of the gt40 could win me over. Feb 27, 2020 the consigned dealership selling the racers gt, rk motors, says the car is one of 8 ford gts total built for the 2017 model year, the first year the current gt sports car came available. Clint bowyer ranks third at the blush clash at daytona. Its midmounted twinturbo v6 makes 660 horsepower and 550 lbft of torque that is sent to the rear wheels via a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic. Contrasted to its contemporaries, it compares with them just as an american sports car does with. A new 7400rpm v8 and myriad performance options infuse the 2018 ford mustang gt with serious. The 760horsepower shelby gt500 is the most powerful factoryproduced car ford has ever made. Included with this ford gt is the original ford gt sales kit, factory metal print of the gt, both keys, its window sticker, the titanium exhaust in its original box, and both car covers. After joining the ford gt racing program in late 2015, the team inquired about getting a ford gt from raj nair, ford executive vp among other titles, and the answer was yes. With a light yet powerful design, this is what true innovation looks like, the gt gives you the purest driving experience.
In a new video from ford performance, filmed at the motorland race circuit near barcelona, spain, the ford f150 raptor. With a mindbending 660 hp and a dualclutch automatic gearbox that provides snap shifts. Standard lightweight gloss carbon fiber wheels with titanium lug nuts. Likewise, it lacks any of the driver assistance technology. The late carroll shelby texas chicken farmerturned race car driver then race team manager and car builder has long been credited with helping ford create the first highperformance mustang. The gts immediacy demands recalibration from its driver. He began his involvement with ford motor company in 1962 by installing ford 260289 v8 engine in british sports car called the ac that shelby. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street.
We finally got to drive fords new gt supercar, and holy. Miles had a reputation for courtesy on the track and was sometimes called the stirling moss of the west coast. The 2018 ford mustang gt is a 2018 motor trend best drivers car contender get the full story right here. Review, trims, specs, price, new interior features. Ford mustang gt a germans perspective everyday driver. With a 647bhp twinturbocharged v6 capable of 216mph, read more. Safety and driverassistance features the ford gt is a lowvolume, ultrahighperformance model, so its not crashtested by either agency that conducts these evaluations. Ford announced that it would revive its storied gt model at the january 2015 north american international auto show in detroit. With a truly livable cabin and excellent performance packages, the 2020 ford mustang has evolved into the best allaround muscle car of the 21st century. Like the gt street car, each ford gt mk ii is powered by a version of the automakers volume 3. The heavily modified 2006 ford gt hit 300 mph on a drag strip, but the race to build a superfast, streetlegal hypercar is just. We uncork fords mustang gt4 and gt gtlm racers on vir. Turn the plastic dial to d one of many interior plastics that would be too shonky for a ford city car, let alone a luxury grand tourer and tickle.
Its the blue ovals halo car and is welldeserving of the title. The gt recalls ford s historically significant gt40, a consecutive fourtime winner of the 24 hours of le mans 19661969. Jun 04, 2018 the gts immediacy demands recalibration from its driver. Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. Fans of ford lore and sports car racing will immediately take note of the historic significance of the car numbers the original predecessor of the ford gt, the ford gt40, won the 24 hours of. Ive seen these vehicles at car shows and in more than. New zealander bruce mclaren was the initial test track. Every day when you get in and out your ford mustang, you open its doors. And thats because the ford gt is all about packaging and aerodynamics and driving behaviour its a chassis car, not an engine car. Ford brings gt40 race car back to life as streetgoing concept car for 2002 auto show, crowd begins foaming at collective mouth, william clay bill ford says, we. If you have got a new car, your doors look perfect and work great. The mustang gt continues to carry the v8 torch against crosstown rivals from chevy and dodge, but it bests them with a better combination of athleticism and.
The ford gt competition series is the lightest, highest performing version of the ford gt road car and the closest one can get to experiencing the car that won the 2016 24 hours. Our car debate audio podcasts is every tuesday and friday here. Ford gt driver lineup confirmed for imsa 2016 autoblog. He became the chief test driver of shelbyamerican in 1963. Nascars brad keselowski selling his 2017 ford gt heritage. The gtnamely the gt40roared out of carroll shelbys skunkworks and claimed the 1966 24 hours of le mans podium. Not many cars can be described in two letters, but a ford gt. Driving the shelby gt500, the most powerful car ford. The gtnamely the gt40roared out of carroll shelbys skunkworks and claimed the 1966 24 hours of le mans podium eds. Not many cars can be described in two letters, but a ford gt evokes more emotion and desire than almost any other sports car for sale.
Contrasted to its contemporaries, it compares with them just as an american sports car. A sevenspeed dualclutch transmission sends power to the gt500s rear wheels. But over time, the door may sag on the hinges, or its lock might be faulty. The magazine scheduled a separate test for the gt but. The photo used in the advert is not the car offered, and is just a representation of the model. Car and driver holds its lightning lap late in the year over a threeday period, but in 2017 the rare ford gt was unavailable for testing. Ford gt destroys lightning lap record detroit news. Fiesta st, allnew fiesta st, focus rs, new mustang gt.
The consigned dealership selling the racers gt, rk motors, says the car is one of 8 ford gts total built for the 2017 model year, the first year the current gt sports car came available. In the right environment, with car and driver properly aligned, the newest ford gt becomes a wickedly fast coconspirator. Yesterday, i drove a digital facsimile of this car in ford racings simulator. The ford gt is a lowvolume, ultrahighperformance model, so its not crashtested by either agency that conducts these evaluations. Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. To keep the turbos on call when the driver lifts off the accelerator, ford activates an antilag system in the sport. Jul 04, 2019 like the gt street car, each ford gt mk ii is powered by a version of the automakers volume 3. Pumping out 647 horsepower and 550 lbft of torque, the v6 is mated to a seven speed dualclutch automatic transmission. Jul 31, 2008 police chase a ford gt through traffic. In fact, the zr1s lap time was not just the best time for this years.
Feb 06, 2017 as an automotive purist, who happens to own a 2005 ford gt, i was curious to see if superformances version of the gt40 could win me over. The 2018 ford mustang gt is a 2018 motor trend best driver s car contender get the full story right here. The ford gt mk ii, though its beginning was in england, has evolved into a distinctly american car. Included with this ford gt is the original ford gt sales kit, factory metal print. August 6, 2018 i was a logical choice to attend fords national media drive for the third, modelyear 2019 mustang bullitt, held in san francisco. While a member of the accobra ford team, miles entered a lotus 23 in the 1964 players 200 at mosport. Available for rental or download on amazon vod or for purchase at.
The ford gt is not only a car that will be produced for a limited period, but its also. The mk iis victory was the first win for an american manufacturer in a major european race. Bowyer was one among six ford drivers to finish in the top 10. Car and driver recently did instrumented testing on a manualtransmission 2018 mustang gt performance package and saw a best quartermile result of 12. Serious question for guys who actually drive these cars a. Aric almirola was the lone ford driver to qualify in the top 10 for the daytona 500. If youre looking for information on a newer ford gt, weve published an updated overview. Nov 15, 2019 the ford gt mk ii, though its beginning was in england, has evolved into a distinctly american car. But over time, the door may sag on the hinges, or its lock might be. That combination is good for 760 hp at 7,300 rpm, just ducking under the 7,500rpm redline and 625 lbft of torque at. New zealander bruce mclaren was the initial test track driver as the car was put through its paces. The ford gt is perhaps the closest any carmaker has ever come to making a race car that can be driven through actual city streets without treating its driver like a trucker treats a slice of.
The ford gt for sale in 2005 was a concept car with a modern interpretation of the classic racer and it debuted at the 2002 detroit auto show. The 2017 ford gt hes piloting, the car in which im riding shotgun. The ford gt competition series is the lightest, highest performing version of the ford gt road car and the closest one can get to experiencing the car that won the 2016 24 hours of le mans. The short track portion of the 2017 monster energy nascar cup series season continues this weekend at richmond international raceway, where ford will be looking to get back in victory lane for the first time since team penske drivers joey logano and brad keselowski swept both events in 2014. Sooner or later your doors smooth surfaces can get dented, scratched or otherwise damaged. The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american automobile manufacturer ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the companys 2003 centenary. Once past the apex, getting back on the power actually neutralises the car, transferring weight backwards to the fat 32530 zr20 michelin cup 2 tyres, and because youre in track mode the.