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2015 Galpin Ford GTR1
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/08/25/2...k-spin-review/
Photos . . . http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2015-...photo-2861711/ This year, the Galpin was back, albeit with one big change. That twin-turbo engine? Gone. In its place, a 5.4-liter V8 with a 4.0-liter Whipple supercharger bolted on, delivering an astonishing 1,058 hp and 992 lb-ft of torque on 110-octane fuel. 0-60? 2.9 seconds. Top speed? Somewhere above 225 miles per hour. "Some things to keep in mind: no stability control, no traction control," were the only warnings given by Galpin's Brandon Boeckmann before taking me on a quick spin in the supercar. And after having my eyes thrown into the back of my skull a few times, laughing hysterically and trying to regain full use of my hearing after my ear drums being bombarded by the apocalyptic roar behind me, Brandon pulled over and said it was my turn, if I was ready to take the wheel. http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims...-gtr1-qs-1.jpg |
Wowsa! :eek:
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So Galpin is going to ruin 6 GTs in order to make these things!:banghead: The ford gt was/is the most beautiful car I have ever seen and to do this is such a disservice.
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Originally Posted by mustangfan410
(Post 6844357)
So Galpin is going to ruin 6 GTs in order to make these things!:banghead: The ford gt was/is the most beautiful car I have ever seen and to do this is such a disservice.
+1 It's sacrilegious |
I believe they aren't ruining a full GT, just using 6 left over chassis . . . but I could be wrong.
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Save the Ford GT's!
You're making a mostly custom car anyway, why not build it from total scratch? |
Originally Posted by mustangfan410
(Post 6844357)
So Galpin is going to ruin 6 GTs in order to make these things!:banghead: The ford gt was/is the most beautiful car I have ever seen and to do this is such a disservice.
Agreed, I nothing but hate for this car. I would have some respect if Galpin did their own chassis but they don't so I can't see this as anything more than a mockery. |
I like the look of the car, but I could never afford one.
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Originally Posted by StangMahn
(Post 6844414)
Save the Ford GT's!
You're making a mostly custom car anyway, why not build it from total scratch? |
Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
(Post 6844445)
Cost? Engineering? Profit Margin?
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Originally Posted by mustangfan410
(Post 6844540)
They could have used another car for a base instead.
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
(Post 6847034)
Yeah but they wanted to start with something good,
They were trying to hard, Galpin managed to take a silk purse and turn it into a sow's ear. |
Originally Posted by bob
(Post 6847424)
They were trying to hard, Galpin managed to take a silk purse and turn it into a sow's ear.
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Looks like they were trying to copy the Shelby GR-1 a bit, and just turned 2 beautiful cars into 1 ugly one. 1000 hp just doesn't make up for it.
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Originally Posted by jayguy
(Post 6847756)
Looks like they were trying to copy the Shelby GR-1 a bit, and just turned 2 beautiful cars into 1 ugly one. 1000 hp just doesn't make up for it.
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