<center>2005 FORD GT WILL DELIVER 550 HORSEPOWER IN PRODUCTION TRIM</center>
The Ford GT's official horsepower rating has been set at 550 horsepower - more than 100 hp per liter. Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration time at 3.3 seconds, and it reached a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph.

DEARBORN, Mich. March 1, 2004 - Final certification testing of the 2005 Ford GT's powertrain shows that the car's 5.4-liter DOHC supercharged V-8 is producing an average of 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque - 50 more horsepower than preliminary estimates.

"With more than 100 horsepower per liter, the performance potential of the Ford GT is incredible," said John Coletti, Director, Ford SVT programs.

For its January 2004 cover story, "Judgment Day!" Car & Driver magazine clocked the Ford GT's 0-60 mph acceleration at 3.3 seconds, and it crossed a quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 128 mph. In the same test, Ferrari's $193,000 Challenge Stradale took four seconds to reach 60 mph, and was 0.8 seconds and 13 mph slower through the quarter-mile. "The Ford GT is a showcase for Ford's design and engineering capability - and pure passion for building great cars," Coletti added.

The Ford GT's chassis is as sophisticated as its engine is powerful. The car is built around an exceptionally stiff but lightweight aluminum space frame and the suspension is a double-wishbone design with coil-over monotube dampers.

Aluminum is also used for the body panels. Other lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and magnesium, are used throughout the vehicle. The brakes are equally sophisticated, featuring four-piston Brembo calipers that grip massive 14-inch front and 13.2-inch rear cross-drilled and vented rotors. The gearbox is a rear-mounted Ricardo six-speed manual transaxle.

Ford recently announced that the winning golfer's prize package at the Ford Championship at Doral will now include the all-new Ford GT. Valued at more than $140,000, the Ford GT supercar will be the most valuable automobile prize in the history of the PGA Tour. And now, with 550hp, it's the most powerful.

The 2005 Ford GT's 5.4-liter V-8 will be built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Mich. The vehicle will be assembled at Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom, Mich. Production will begin this summer with deliveries to dealerships beginning shortly after that.

The Ford GT's MSRP of $139,995 excludes optional equipment, destination and delivery charges, applicable taxes, and title, license and registration fees. Transaction prices are determined by authorized Ford dealers.

 

*sniff* its beautiful, man.

 

"The Ford GT's MSRP of $139,995 excludes optional equipment, destination and delivery charges, applicable taxes, and title, license and registration fees. Transaction prices are determined by authorized Ford dealers"

I love that last sentence.

 

This car is going to cost $200K+.

 

Now open up the debates on how much horsepower the new Cobras will have. It now seems that even 500 horses in a Mustang body won't downplay the GT at 550. It's great to not be wearing a bowtie!

 

I still have a feeling that the GT engine is being underrated.....

 

I get that feeling, too.

The Enzo's performance numbers are very similar to the GT's, yet it has 667 hp, +117 hp. Not only that, but the GT weighs more, doesn't it?

 

i'll never have one so...

 

I might be able to get one on a dyno...

 

Long Lewis Ford in B'Ham is getting a GT (one)(1),But they also have a list of 26 names of people who are ready buy it as so as it hits the floor... I have some freinds who work there. They are letting me know when it hits the floor so i can on it

 

dang brad, you must have the hookups.

Gawker: "Wow! Look at that new GT! People are willing to pay like double the sticker for thsoe bad boys. Wonder how much power that thing makes?"

Brad: "*yawns* Eh, the rich guys can wait, I'll just have one tossed on a dyno for ya, and we can find out." :usa:

 

I wouldnt want to dyno a car that isnt even broken in...

 

I couldn't have the heart to chain up one of those beasts on a dyno...

Ever see King Kong?

 

Town & Country Ford is getting two. The president of the dealership is buying one and told me our Mustang club can use it anytime we want for local car shows.

The other will be GIVEN AWAY in a contest!!!

 

What's the contest???

 

I don't know, but I bet I'm ineligible since I maintain their web site. :bang:

 

good lord. please I find out. Its not that far from Kansas City to Birmingham......especially not for a GT.

 

If it's a skeeball tournament, I'm so there!