New Ford That Is Actually A Nice Car
10-11-2003 | 09:49 AM
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Sure it will cost $150,000 when it gets to dealers next year, but it's a damn sweet car
Some analysts say the Ford GT, which will hit some showrooms by mid-2004 with a price tag approaching $150,000, is the most extreme performance car from a domestic automaker since possibly the introduction of the original Ford GT40 in the mid-1960s.
About a dozen automotive journalists tested the 500-horsepower GT this week at GingerMan Raceway in this western Michigan town on Lake Michigan. To gauge the two-seater's handling and ride, some reached speeds of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour on the 1.9-mile (3.05-kilometer) road course.
At 160 kph (100 mph) in third gear, the car was still manageable on the road course, with very responsive steering. It has six gears and can reach more than 320 kph (200 mph).
The car features a long front overhang reminiscent of 1960s-era race cars, but its subtle lines strike a contemporary pose. It's also 45 centimeters (18 inches) longer and nearly 10 centimeters (4 inches) taller than its predecessor. It can get from zero to 96 kph (60 mph) in less than 3.8 seconds
Some analysts say the Ford GT, which will hit some showrooms by mid-2004 with a price tag approaching $150,000, is the most extreme performance car from a domestic automaker since possibly the introduction of the original Ford GT40 in the mid-1960s.
About a dozen automotive journalists tested the 500-horsepower GT this week at GingerMan Raceway in this western Michigan town on Lake Michigan. To gauge the two-seater's handling and ride, some reached speeds of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour on the 1.9-mile (3.05-kilometer) road course.
At 160 kph (100 mph) in third gear, the car was still manageable on the road course, with very responsive steering. It has six gears and can reach more than 320 kph (200 mph).
The car features a long front overhang reminiscent of 1960s-era race cars, but its subtle lines strike a contemporary pose. It's also 45 centimeters (18 inches) longer and nearly 10 centimeters (4 inches) taller than its predecessor. It can get from zero to 96 kph (60 mph) in less than 3.8 seconds
10-11-2003 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lxk199' date='Oct 11 2003, 04:17 PM
Intereseting fact: The original GT40 was 40 inches tall, hence its name. THe new one is 49 inches tall, but GT49 sounds lame, so they just called it the GT
and one of the coolest styling/aerodynamic things on it is the hood.