Blackmage Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://jalopnik.com/ford-gt-this-is-it-1678893649 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 twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, if you can believe it. Here's what we know so far: Mid-engine layout (duh,) 600 horsepower, lots of carbon fiber, and a dual clutch gearbox. More details to come.The original Ford GT40 wasn't just another endurance racer. Sporting iconic looks and a mighty V8 engine, it emerged victorious in Ford's bitter Le Mans battle against Ferrari, one of the greatest David vs. Goliath stories in all of motorsports. And a decade ago, Ford resurrected with a limited edition, street-legal supercar with the performance to match the best Europe had to offer. It was an amazing machine that remains highly respected and coveted today. Now Ford is back with a modern version of this legendary car. UPDATE: Here's what you need to know: it has a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 (yes, seriously) with more than 600 horsepower and is going into production in late 2016. The body features liberal amounts of carbon fiber and more advanced lightweight composites, so Ford promises it will "exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car." They also say it has an F1-style steering wheel and a paddle-shift gearbox, plus upward swinging doors. Here's moreThe state-of-the-art chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT. Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 wow i like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'll be sure to capture 17million pictures of this this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 i like this article more than your "used gm truck motors going in '15 mustangs" article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 What's not to love about this car?! Sick and ( . Y . )'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 12, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Jesus Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 What's not to love about this car?! Sick and ( . Y . )'s [ . Y . ] 's just trying to make tit's....carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 [ . Y . ] 'sjust trying to make tit's....carry onthose look like man boobs... or some serious pecs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm in LOVE with this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I was however still hoping it would have a twin turbo version of the 5.2 flat plane engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 those look like man boobs... or some serious pecs lol dammit!!! i used [ instead of ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 12, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I'm in LOVE with this car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I was however still hoping it would have a twin turbo version of the 5.2 flat plane engine. This is what I thought they would have done. They showed pics of turbos on a V8 in the GT350 promo videos, and a twin turbo VooDoo has been rumored forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 this is going to be awesome when it actually hits the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 this is going to be awesome when it actually hits the streets.The only thing not awesome about it is that I will probably never be able to afford one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 im sure hotwheels will come out with one And I'm sure I will have one! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 That's an interesting looking McLaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 That's an interesting looking McLaren. Which McLaren are you referring to? IMO it doesn't look anything like the P1 or the 12C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted January 12, 2015 Supporting Member Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ass end looks 458 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Can't stop drooling over this car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That is a bad looking mofo. Have they released the engine data yet other then ecoboost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 If this car performs as crazy as it looks nobody should have a bad thing to say bout it. I believe they introduced it with the V6 because that's the engine they're running at LeMans; I secretly hope they offer a V8 option in the future. The coolest thing about the style imo is that it's very cutting edge yet the second I saw a picture of it I knew exactly what it was. Still has the classic GT40 shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I love the car aesthetically, and the motor will no doubt be amazing but I have to agree with @OnyxCobra... I can't help but yearn for a V8 in the car. It just doesn't seem right for a sixxer to be in that thing, even if it's an amazing 6 cylinder. Doesn't really matter what I think because I'll always be too poor to buy one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I like how the car looks, but the v6 and automatic do this cars lineage a disservice IMO. The car deserves a V8 and a manual. Between this and the Raptor coming back ecoboost only, how much longer before the V8 is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 maybe ford is just trolling us and they have a v8 planned for the streets and will use the ecoboost strictly for racing. who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member fiveohwblow Posted January 13, 2015 Supporting Member Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 While I'm on board with the v8 deal, something like smg/pdk whatever is premium to ratcheting in the environment for which this is designed. Cmon ford, v8 option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I love the car aesthetically, and the motor will no doubt be amazing but I have to agree with @OnyxCobra... I can't help but yearn for a V8 in the car. It just doesn't seem right for a sixxer to be in that thing, even if it's an amazing 6 cylinder. Doesn't really matter what I think because I'll always be too poor to buy one lol. It's because of Le Mans regulations as I learned last night - normally aspriated 5500cc maximu, turbo/supercharged 4000cc max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's because of Le Mans regulations as I learned last night - normally aspriated 5500cc maximu, turbo/supercharged 4000cc max. The technicality lover in me immediately thinks de-stroked, high revving V8 with twins... lol. A super short stroke 5.0 could rev to the moon. Or with the budget of that car, develop a new block. Shit, there's a 10,000 RPM 3.4L V8 out there now that is basically two 4 cylinder motorcycle engines mated at the crank... and satisfies the 4000cc requirement. I'm sure they wouldn't let that fly though. http://www.radicalperformanceengines.com/assets/uploads/RPV8PDF.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The technicality lover in me immediately thinks de-stroked, high revving V8 with twins... lol. A super short stroke 5.0 could rev to the moon. Or with the budget of that car, develop a new block. Shit, there's a 10,000 RPM 3.4L V8 out there now that is basically two 4 cylinder motorcycle engines mated at the crank... and satisfies the 4000cc requirement. I'm sure they wouldn't let that fly though. http://www.radicalperformanceengines.com/assets/uploads/RPV8PDF.pdf There were some other technical regulations, but the displacement one was pretty cut and dry. With the F150s getting the 3.7L EcoBoost next year, I am surprised they didn't use some form of that motor instead of the 3.5L. ...or something similar to the old 4.0L M3 motor. Like you said forced induction small displacement V8 that revs to the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Twin turbo V6 automatic is a perfect way to annoy the Ford purists. Maybe people will stop buying GTRs now and buy this car. But then again you probably can't cop one for $90K. Did they give an estimated retail for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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95riosnake Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Twin turbo V6 automatic is a perfect way to annoy the Ford purists. I'm about as far from a Ford purist as it gets, and it annoys me lol. I understand the purpose of meeting LeMans requirements, but aside from that it's a bit disappointing. Who knows, maybe it'll sound amazing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Who knows, maybe it'll sound amazing? https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=876810932369467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sounds good idling around, I searched all over and all I can find are little throttle blips pulling it on and off stage. For the love of god, someone just rev the damn thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sounds good idling around, I searched all over and all I can find are little throttle blips pulling it on and off stage. For the love of god, someone just rev the damn thing. It doesn't sound like a V6, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Look at how wide those fucking doors are when its openat like 1:30 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompOrangeSN95 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm on the fence with the new GT.... I mean, I love it, but I don't. I completely understand the aerodynamics of the car based on what I can see, but something about it says Ferrari... When I look at an 05-06 all I see is 'Merica, and I don't get that vibe from this one. The lack of those 2 cylinders will bother me until the end of time too. That being said, it's gorgeous and I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 ok lets compare. let each video play for 5 seconds, just a start up video. the v8 still does sound meaner for sure. http://youtu.be/nMD3Vu3xL-c?t=3m20s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 hahaha watch the condensation from the exhaust just soak this guys leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Point of reference (and me being an asshole), that's not condensation. Water is a product of a combustion reaction; condensation is water vapor cooling to liquid form and clinging to a surface.. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Point of reference (and me being an asshole), that's not condensation. Water is a product of a combustion reaction; condensation is water vapor cooling to liquid form and clinging to a surface.. Just saying.Let me be blunt, whatever. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Point of reference (and me being an asshole), that's not condensation. Water is a product of a combustion reaction; condensation is water vapor cooling to liquid form and clinging to a surface.. Just saying.Steammmmmmmmmmmmmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
