New Ford GT

haha good one but i feel fgt looks too big in the flesh sort of like way murcilago, aventador are very big. 720 looks better sized.

 

720s = "not attractive"

 

once you get over those goofy "eye socket" headlight/intakes, the 720s is a good looking car. side profile is great.

FGT is still better looking though

 

Well, the FGT and 720s are more desirable than the 488. That is for sure.

I never thought i'd say this.

 

FWIW, I was at the production facility yesterday. About 3/4 of the cars in some stage of production either from just hitting the floor to prepared for shipment were destined for the EU. Saw cars destined for Germany, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, France. ~22 cars. EU car was on the dyno and their exhaust is quieter due to some reg. Amber markers and amber tail flash visible differences.

 

Why? Both are newer. The bones of the 488 go back to 2010 and the Ford costs 50% more.

It seems to me very possible both could be more "desirable".

 

lies!

we need documented proof. cars ordered? cars sold? cars delivered? is it cash or accrual? LIFO or FIFO?

 

Yes they are newer but im not talking about perfs. Just desirability. The 488 doesnt make me dream. A 458 does. A Stradale even more.

 

Like every good supercar out there.

 

Ouch.

Anyone know the story ?


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Only had 50 miles on the clock...yikes.

 

Another GTLM win for the Ford GT last weekend at Road America...


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Four GTLM wins in a row.

 

It's fun when your "team" wins for sure but still just a bit hollow as this class is a long ways from "set a list of minimums and maximums" then "run what ya brung". IMPO a few of these manufactures would finish "laps" down if all weight, HP, wheel base etc. numbers were the same and not just used as starting point for the BOP.

 

Unfortunately, that is the state of racing today across the board. I’m looking forward to the new-rule LMP1 cars beginning in 2020. Maybe they will provide more excitement. I hope Ford competes in the new class. Ford was part of the discussion about the rule changes, but who knows given the changes at Ford.

 

Ford and Ferrari have said they are not interested I guess. Porsche I think went to the last meeting along with several other manufactures.

 

Lots of rumors about some of these companies going E-Racing.

 

Ford GT Heritage Edition in Gulf livery
https://autoweek.com/article/supercars/fords-latest-gt-heritage-edition-cool-gulf-oil-colors?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=autoweekusa

 

This Gulf livery GT was delivered back in Feb
https://www.motorward.com/2018/02/gulf-liveried-2018-ford-gt-delivered-to-danish-racing-driver/

 

That isn’t a factory Heritage. Nevertheless, it’s very nicely done.

 

2018 647HP Ford GT vs 2019 755HP Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Roll Racing down the 1/4 Mile:

 

I saw this. One word, aerodynamics. That's where the Ford GT and the 720S win. That's why the Vette will switch to mid engine...and when it does it will be formidable. The Vette already has the power.

 

http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/2f038d0shvrf

 

ZR1 seems to sacrifice some straight-line speed due to the massive downforce generated. I've read that at 150 mph, it makes over double the downforce (950 lbs. to 400 lbs.) that the FGT makes.

 

Looks like John Cena has to pay up for selling his GT: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/the-flip-that-flopped-john-cena-and-ford-settle-gt-resale-lawsuit?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=Paid_Social&utm_campaign=JohnCenaFord