sc302 Veteran Posted January 12, 2015 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2015 This is awesome looking. I want one, just don't want the eventual price tag associated with it. This will probably be a limited production run, so it will be a collectors car. For more: http://jalopnik.com/ford-gt-this-is-it-1678893649?rev=1421073124631 Quote Ford did it. They actually went and did it. It's been rumored about and speculated on for months, but now we know it's real. This is it: the new Ford GT. Ford just dropped a bomb on the rest of the world, and it's got a 600 HP twin-turbo V6, if you can believe it. Ford Reportedly Might Be Planning A Return To Le Mans Ford's last real serious factory effort at Le Mans came in the 1960s, when it dominated for Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The Ford GT has always been my favorite car. On racing games I've played throughout the years on computer and consoles, it's usually the car I use. This new one is definitely sweet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 The doors are definitely better than the previous one, which was a face-breaker when getting in and out. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 We truly are living in the Golden Age of automobiles right now - and its a beautiful thing. Think about all the new models, the breakthroughs, the plethora of supercars, even hypercars. New companies making a serious statement with their amazing products. Before the Veyron hit the streets about 8 years ago, what was the fastest car ? Not only that - how fast was it in comparison ? We have 2 cars that fought for the world's fastest title, and both are coming out with something new to blow away the record breaker they already had. Lamborghini has its most successful year in the history of the company GM & Ford start making quality cars that people actually want. The Corvette becomes bad ass, not just a plastic imitator. Camaro goes retro and gets some street cred And the market is so hot, Ford decides to bring back a $100,000+ supercar Godzilla came to America and continued to destroy everything I could go on and on - it is really a cool time to be a car guy. tsupersonic and +Stray Neuron 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrobwx71 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 18:43, Astra.Xtreme said: The doors are definitely better than the previous one, which was a face-breaker when getting in and out. My boss owns this model. I have ridden in it and it's a blast. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 18:57, xrobwx said: My boss owns this model. I have ridden in it and it's a blast. Someone who lives somewhere close to my parents has a black one. I have seen it just a couple of times, but its the sound that makes me stop whatever Im doing. So cool they are building this - they need a real performance car - the trailer park Ferrari (Mustang GT) is cool.... if you're 17 xrobwx71 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stray Neuron Subscriber¹ Posted January 12, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted January 12, 2015 amazing, but how much of interior space they are losing with the new vs old doors? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 18:57, xrobwx said: My boss owns this model. I have ridden in it and it's a blast. Yeah a family friend has one too and I was always nervous getting in and out of that thing. xrobwx71 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosense Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 That new ford gt looks sexy New 2016 nsx v6 twin turbo 550hp "mid-$150,000 range" \\ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 19:10, nosense said: That new ford gt looks sexy New 2016 nsx v6 twin turbo 550hp "mid-$150,000 range" \\ Amazing the original had less hp than a 2014 6-cyl Mustang Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 18:43, Astra.Xtreme said: The doors are definitely better than the previous one, which was a face-breaker when getting in and out. No doubt. Those doors were the only thing I didn't like about the car. I didn't like how part of the roof was on the door. The new one definitely has a better door design. Astra.Xtreme 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 So which is it ? The standard doors or this ? (from Jalopnik as well) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrobwx71 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 19:06, Astra.Xtreme said: Yeah a family friend has one too and I was always nervous getting in and out of that thing. Oh me too. It's hard to put your foot into the floorboard without scraping the bottom door jamb. Also watch out for the top as you close the door, if your head is not out of the way you'll get a nasty bump. Astra.Xtreme 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596714730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc2k Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 On 12/01/2015 at 18:48, T3X4S said: Before the Veyron hit the streets about 8 years ago, what was the fastest car ? Not only that - how fast was it in comparison ? Just the best sports car ever made. It was pretty damn close considering how much older it was. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596715584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 On 13/01/2015 at 11:20, Luc2k said: Just the best sports car ever made. It was pretty damn close considering how much older it was. Aahhhh - Cant believe I forgot about the F1. sacrilege! So many cool options now, it seems like each manufacturer has at least 1-2 new models Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted January 14, 2015 Author Veteran Share Posted January 14, 2015 Apparently due to stringent EPA rules the v8 is being phased out of Ford's lineup. Possibly within 3 years it will be all v6's. Makes me sad. The sound of the v8 beats the sound of a 6cyl, and you have room to grow with the stock v8 (superchargers, turbos, nitrous, heads, cams, intakes, and a plethora of other parts). The v6 is already boosted, perhaps a bigger turbo, maybe some free flowing head and cam, but I don't think you are going to find 50+% gains as you do with a v8 by bolting things on. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman444 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I know that bedford really means in bed and driving a ford Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 On 14/01/2015 at 02:32, sc302 said: Apparently due to stringent EPA rules the v8 is being phased out of Ford's lineup. Possibly within 3 years it will be all v6's. Makes me sad. The sound of the v8 beats the sound of a 6cyl, and you have room to grow with the stock v8 (superchargers, turbos, nitrous, heads, cams, intakes, and a plethora of other parts). The v6 is already boosted, perhaps a bigger turbo, maybe some free flowing head and cam, but I don't think you are going to find 50+% gains as you do with a v8 by bolting things on. And in 50 years all Vx or any gasoline/diesel engine will only be found in old cars as well ;p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I loved the looks of the original Ford GT40 and Ford GT, and this new one takes on a whole new design. This new design has more Ferrari lines to it, and has some subtle hints of the previous GT40/GT. Not sure why the industry as a whole hates V8 engines going away. I am all for turbocharged & supercharged engines. The only thing you are missing is the v8 exhaust note, and perhaps you have turbo lag in some cars, but there are so many benefits. You get better fuel economy, and turbos produce torque way down low. EPS also gets a bad rep, but if designed/tuned properly, it's not all that bad. It really is a great time to be car enthusiast, the competition is actually getting fierce. I love what N. America has done recently: 1) Hellcat - 707 HP for less than $70k? Yes please 2) Corvette C7? Beautiful, and power 3) Cadillac CTS-V? Corvette engine to compete w/ the Germans! 4) Ford GT and Shelby GT350/GT350R 5) Hennessey Venom Then you have hypercars! I'm really digging what McLaren and Porsche have done! On top of that, you have electric cars. Tesla is killing it with the new P85D. BMW has made great progress with the i3 and i8. Chevy is making progress trying to get the $30k bolt out. As if all that was not enough, car technology is becoming a hot topic. BMW showed off some very cool ideas at CES! Laser lights and OLED tail lights look amazing. Android Auto and Car Play seem very interesting. Driverless/autonomous technology also looks interesting - want to see how this plays out. It's actually exhausting to keep up with everything, but I love the pace we are moving at. It feels like the last decade was a lull in comparison. Getting back on topic, this car looks great. I've already told my insider at Ford to get me a deal on this one T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 On 14/01/2015 at 03:18, tsupersonic said: 1) Hellcat - 707 HP for less than $70k? Yes please I seen that car on TV a couple weeks ago. Quite the car alright. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1242942-ford-gt/#findComment-596716774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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