'17 Ford GT - 647hp, 550 torque
1/25/17 | 04:00 AM
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'17 Ford GT - 647hp, 550 torque
Ford finally announced the numbers on their new GT supercar:
647 hp at 6,250 rpm
550 lb-ft at 5,900 rpm
216-mph top speed
All that out of an EcoBoost V6. Twin turbos and direct injection, 3.5L.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-...-goes-216-mph/
647 hp at 6,250 rpm
550 lb-ft at 5,900 rpm
216-mph top speed
All that out of an EcoBoost V6. Twin turbos and direct injection, 3.5L.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-...-goes-216-mph/
Last edited by Gabe; 1/25/17 at 04:07 AM.
1/25/17 | 04:50 AM
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Ford GT: 647HP
Pretty fast!
DEARBORN – Delivering the highest output of any EcoBoost® production engine to date, the all-new Ford GT couples its extraordinary power with impressive aerodynamic efficiency and advanced active dynamics to achieve a maximum speed of 216 mph – making it the fastest Ford production vehicle on the track ever.
Capable of an exceptional top speed, Ford’s all-new supercar is designed and optimized for track performance to honor its racing heritage. In 2016 development testing, with all contenders track-prepped with new fluids, fresh tires and optimal suspension settings, in identical conditions and with the same driver behind the wheel, Ford GT bested both the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 Speciale at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Ford GT: 2:09.8
McLaren 675LT: 2:10.88
Ferrari 458 Speciale: 2:12.9
SAE-rated at 647 horsepower and with 550 lb.-ft. of torque, Ford’s new high-output 3.5-liter V6 powerplant produces the most horsepower of any EcoBoost production engine ever, making Ford GT the fastest production car ever to wear the Blue Oval badge. The engine’s wide powerband produces 90 percent of its peak torque from 3,500 rpm.
“Our expectation has always been that the EcoBoost V6 would perform exceptionally well in the Ford GT – both in terms of power as well as aerodynamic efficiency,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “We tested and developed this powertrain through the Daytona Prototype race car that ran in IMSA for two seasons, last season racing with Ford GT. We are extremely pleased with how it performs, both on the track and on the road.”
Ford GT’s dry weight just tops 3,000 pounds, which places the supercar between its two primary competitors, the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 488. Ford GT’s power-to-weight ratio is 4.72 pounds/horsepower.
“The Ford GT is all about performance,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, global product development and chief technical officer. “We achieved considerable weight savings with the carbon fiber architecture. We then reinvested some of that savings into where it counts most – performance, specifically, the active dynamics. The result is an even faster car.”
The active dynamics systems – for both suspension and aerodynamics – are designed to make the car perform with optimum downforce, drag and balance at any speed, creating a faster setup regardless of driver skill level.
Ford GT, with no excuses to give, has proven itself time and again, racing to class wins at Le Mans and numerous other tracks in both IMSA and WEC last season. The production Ford GT shares a great deal with the high-performance track version, with advanced aero and suspension features added that take it to another level.
Capable of an exceptional top speed, Ford’s all-new supercar is designed and optimized for track performance to honor its racing heritage. In 2016 development testing, with all contenders track-prepped with new fluids, fresh tires and optimal suspension settings, in identical conditions and with the same driver behind the wheel, Ford GT bested both the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 Speciale at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Ford GT: 2:09.8
McLaren 675LT: 2:10.88
Ferrari 458 Speciale: 2:12.9
SAE-rated at 647 horsepower and with 550 lb.-ft. of torque, Ford’s new high-output 3.5-liter V6 powerplant produces the most horsepower of any EcoBoost production engine ever, making Ford GT the fastest production car ever to wear the Blue Oval badge. The engine’s wide powerband produces 90 percent of its peak torque from 3,500 rpm.
“Our expectation has always been that the EcoBoost V6 would perform exceptionally well in the Ford GT – both in terms of power as well as aerodynamic efficiency,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “We tested and developed this powertrain through the Daytona Prototype race car that ran in IMSA for two seasons, last season racing with Ford GT. We are extremely pleased with how it performs, both on the track and on the road.”
Ford GT’s dry weight just tops 3,000 pounds, which places the supercar between its two primary competitors, the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 488. Ford GT’s power-to-weight ratio is 4.72 pounds/horsepower.
“The Ford GT is all about performance,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, global product development and chief technical officer. “We achieved considerable weight savings with the carbon fiber architecture. We then reinvested some of that savings into where it counts most – performance, specifically, the active dynamics. The result is an even faster car.”
The active dynamics systems – for both suspension and aerodynamics – are designed to make the car perform with optimum downforce, drag and balance at any speed, creating a faster setup regardless of driver skill level.
Ford GT, with no excuses to give, has proven itself time and again, racing to class wins at Le Mans and numerous other tracks in both IMSA and WEC last season. The production Ford GT shares a great deal with the high-performance track version, with advanced aero and suspension features added that take it to another level.
1/25/17 | 09:39 AM
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Even if you have the $400K, they will not sell them to just anyone.
I know a person that has already been denied purchasing one at this time!
So you have to be rich and very special to buy one!
I know a person that has already been denied purchasing one at this time!
So you have to be rich and very special to buy one!
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1/25/17 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ElkGroveFordGuy
Even if you have the $400K, they will not sell them to just anyone.
I know a person that has already been denied purchasing one at this time!
So you have to be rich and very special to buy one!
I know a person that has already been denied purchasing one at this time!
So you have to be rich and very special to buy one!
1/25/17 | 11:33 AM
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Impressive numbers, yes. But then again they should be considering the GT is $50,000 more than the 675LT and almost $100,000 more than the 458.
Im curious to see how they compare side to side on the street. It would seem that the competition has much nicer interiors and may be more pleasant to deal with on the street. If that is the case would it be worth all of the extra money for a bit more performance on the track.
Im curious to see how they compare side to side on the street. It would seem that the competition has much nicer interiors and may be more pleasant to deal with on the street. If that is the case would it be worth all of the extra money for a bit more performance on the track.
1/25/17 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SplitSecond
Impressive numbers, yes. But then again they should be considering the GT is $50,000 more than the 675LT and almost $100,000 more than the 458.
Im curious to see how they compare side to side on the street. It would seem that the competition has much nicer interiors and may be more pleasant to deal with on the street. If that is the case would it be worth all of the extra money for a bit more performance on the track.
Im curious to see how they compare side to side on the street. It would seem that the competition has much nicer interiors and may be more pleasant to deal with on the street. If that is the case would it be worth all of the extra money for a bit more performance on the track.
1/25/17 | 02:43 PM
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^^THIS!!
Awesome car.
^^And,...........THIS!!
I think you have to complete an "application" to buy one.
Awesome car.
I think you have to complete an "application" to buy one.
1/26/17 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by =HYPERDRIVE=
Amazing car, but the engine will never grow on me. You could have a V10 Viper for 100k with amazing sound, and 640hp and 600lb-ft.
1/26/17 | 10:36 AM
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I was expecting a little more honestly. Says it's 3050 dry weight and likely 3300 with fluids. Would have thought they could do 3200 pounds with fluids.
But I'll never own one. Just like an 05-06 GT I'd have to find someone to take my family and live in the car
But I'll never own one. Just like an 05-06 GT I'd have to find someone to take my family and live in the car
1/27/17 | 08:37 AM
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If it had a V8, the performance would have been there? 
Quiz:
Which GTE car won the 2016 24 hours at Le mans, the LS9-powered Corvette, or the TT D35 Ford GT?
What was the last Ford V8 to win a 24 hour endurance race at le mans? (Hint: it was 48 years ago.)
When was the last time the 675LT won at le mans?
The Ford GT was designed to compete and win at le mans. For homologation purposes a production car was planned as a follow up. It was a project very much like the Porsche GT2 Evo for GT1 in 1996. The 911 GT2 featured a 3.6 twin turbo H6 producing 600-HP (sound familiar?). And like Ford, Porsche introduced a street version for homologation. It was a RWD twin turbo six that was a killer. There were very few of them built. You can buy one, used, if you can find an owner willing to part with his. They can be had for somewhere between $1,250,000 and $1,750,000 USD. (And you think $400,000 is expensive? The entry price for a competitive WRC car is about $600,000 and that comes with a turbo I-4.)
Even if I could afford one, I wouldn't buy one. I have no interest in a garage queen and at my age, I have no intention of starting a racing career. But, I can appreciate what Ford has done. They set out to create a le mans winner, and they did. They were obliged to produce some for the street so they did. For those people who want to own a race car for the street, they can buy one. For car collectors who are looking for a good ROI on an investment, they can have one.
Quiz:
Which GTE car won the 2016 24 hours at Le mans, the LS9-powered Corvette, or the TT D35 Ford GT?
What was the last Ford V8 to win a 24 hour endurance race at le mans? (Hint: it was 48 years ago.)
When was the last time the 675LT won at le mans?
The Ford GT was designed to compete and win at le mans. For homologation purposes a production car was planned as a follow up. It was a project very much like the Porsche GT2 Evo for GT1 in 1996. The 911 GT2 featured a 3.6 twin turbo H6 producing 600-HP (sound familiar?). And like Ford, Porsche introduced a street version for homologation. It was a RWD twin turbo six that was a killer. There were very few of them built. You can buy one, used, if you can find an owner willing to part with his. They can be had for somewhere between $1,250,000 and $1,750,000 USD. (And you think $400,000 is expensive? The entry price for a competitive WRC car is about $600,000 and that comes with a turbo I-4.)
Even if I could afford one, I wouldn't buy one. I have no interest in a garage queen and at my age, I have no intention of starting a racing career. But, I can appreciate what Ford has done. They set out to create a le mans winner, and they did. They were obliged to produce some for the street so they did. For those people who want to own a race car for the street, they can buy one. For car collectors who are looking for a good ROI on an investment, they can have one.
1/30/17 | 04:44 PM
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Update the #66 Ford GT just won the GTLM class at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
The GT is still powered by that slow, old D35 V6. Gasping and wheezing, lacking a V8, it still managed to cross the finish line first in GTLM. The second place finisher was the Porsche 911 RSR, a very fast mid-engine H6. Just htink if Porsche had just added two more cylinders they could have had a real race car. Third was the Ferrari 588 GTE with turbo 3.9L V8. Fourth was the Corvette (5.5L v8).
JMO, all the cars were impressively fast. The new 911 RSR was particularly impressive for a first-time, new race car.
The GT is still powered by that slow, old D35 V6. Gasping and wheezing, lacking a V8, it still managed to cross the finish line first in GTLM. The second place finisher was the Porsche 911 RSR, a very fast mid-engine H6. Just htink if Porsche had just added two more cylinders they could have had a real race car. Third was the Ferrari 588 GTE with turbo 3.9L V8. Fourth was the Corvette (5.5L v8).
JMO, all the cars were impressively fast. The new 911 RSR was particularly impressive for a first-time, new race car.
1/30/17 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeywhat
I find it hilarious that a car who's history is giving the middle finger to Ferrari, is now being made exclusive to certain buyers...just like Ferarri does.
1/31/17 | 05:35 AM
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When a company builds a race car, no one gives a **** how it sounds. The point is to cross the finish line first. No driver enters a race with a goal of sounding great, (or to finish second).
Look at the 24 at Daytona finish order again. Do you think the drivers of the #66 GT would trade first place on the podium for the sound of the 4th place V8?