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ZDan · 01-14-2015, 03:12 AM

Just when I'm thinking how I might really like the NSX if they made a rwd version, this happens.
WOW.
Makes Ferraris look hopelessly awkward, Lamborghinis look plain, and the NSX look positively boring.
This is the first exotic I truly lust after since the McLaren F1.
Fricking GORGEOUS.

DohcTor · 01-14-2015, 06:28 AM

Literally one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen.

funwheeldrive · 01-14-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DohcTor

Literally one of the ugliest cars I've ever seen.

Sounds like you haven't seen many cars.

pushrod · 01-14-2015, 07:44 AM

Have you ever seen Stevie Wonder's Ford GT?

Neither has he.

f0rge · 01-14-2015, 09:34 AM

I love how the passenger compartment tapers in the rear and leaves those huge gaps.

Ford says they're taking this thing racing in 2015 which is crazy.

mav1178 · 01-14-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Decay107

I'll be honest with myself here.

I can't wait to drive this thing on a track... in Forza.

Then you can wet yourself tonight:

http://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/forza-6

-alex

babydriver · 03-07-2015, 02:28 PM

Here is a link to the latest information about the upcoming 2016 Ford GT, being released in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ford's 1-2-3 win at Le Mans with the original GT40:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-supercar.html

This paragraph was especially interesting to me:

"The all-new GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product lineup moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fiber elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car.
Anchored by a carbon fiber passenger cell, the GT features aluminum front and rear subframes encapsulated in structural carbon fiber body panels. Carbon fiber is one of the world’s strongest materials for its mass – enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components, while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency."

I haven't see an actual curb weight spec yet for this new car, but if the body is aluminum and carbon fiber composites, then the main source of weight will be the engine and transaxle and ancillary components. This thing ought to go like a bat out of hell and handle itself well to boot. Maybe a Ferrari killer?

Way out of my price ranger, probably forever, but it is fun to dream...

Teseo · 03-07-2015, 03:12 PM

V6? I pass, no thanks

Gunman · 03-07-2015, 06:45 PM

That ecoboost twin turbo v6 pushed a Riley DP car to 222+ at Daytona...I'd take one in a street GT40.

Burrcold · 03-07-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

V6? I pass, no thanks

Like you have a chance to "pass" lol

hanabie · 03-07-2015, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Like you have a chance to "pass" lol

More like you have a chance to buy lol

WolfpackS2k · 03-09-2015, 10:49 AM

$400k means I'll probably never even see one of these.

But yeah, if I had the means I'd probably pass - V6 no thanks.

Jaden · 03-09-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

$400k means I'll probably never even see one of these.

But yeah, if I had the means I'd probably pass - V6 no thanks.

says the guy who drives a cayman and an integra...lol...

Jaden

funwheeldrive · 03-09-2015, 05:10 PM

Why all the v6 hate? It's not like this thing is a mustang.

03-07-2015, 02:28 PM	#21
babydriver Hit the road and I'm gone Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Burnt Orange (Hot Lava) Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 733 Thanked 1,786 Times in 973 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	2016 Ford GT press release Here is a link to the latest information about the upcoming 2016 Ford GT, being released in honor of the 50th anniversary of Ford's 1-2-3 win at Le Mans with the original GT40: https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-supercar.html This paragraph was especially interesting to me: "The all-new GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product lineup moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fiber elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car. Anchored by a carbon fiber passenger cell, the GT features aluminum front and rear subframes encapsulated in structural carbon fiber body panels. Carbon fiber is one of the world’s strongest materials for its mass – enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components, while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency." I haven't see an actual curb weight spec yet for this new car, but if the body is aluminum and carbon fiber composites, then the main source of weight will be the engine and transaxle and ancillary components. This thing ought to go like a bat out of hell and handle itself well to boot. Maybe a Ferrari killer? Way out of my price ranger, probably forever, but it is fun to dream... __________________ Slip, slidin' away.

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ZDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '23 BRZ Location: Providence, RI Posts: 4,584 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,891 Times in 2,032 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just when I'm thinking how I might really like the NSX if they made a rwd version, this happens. WOW. Makes Ferraris look hopelessly awkward, Lamborghinis look plain, and the NSX look positively boring. This is the first exotic I truly lust after since the McLaren F1. Fricking GORGEOUS.

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