Ford GT News
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The nose draws to a point. It's an arrow. The tail tapers like the business end of rifle ammo. It squares up, impossibly mean in its stance. The 2017 Ford GT sets the newest benchmark for things that look fast while standing still. Lots of street cars ape track machines. Ford developed its striking two-seater along with the star-spangled weapons that scored first-, third-, and fourth-class finishes at last year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. It's armed to the hilt with race-ready gear, from its carbon-fiber chassis to its trick inboard suspension. And yes, it can hit 216 mph, thank you very...
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Watch a Ford GT40 collide with a Can-Am McLaren at GoodwoodThe various events held on the grounds surrounding Goodwood House in the United Kingdom are some of the greatest motorsport outings around, simply because it’s often a chance to see racing machines of yesteryear find their way back to where they belong: the race track. But, drivers risk these...
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Ford planned to race the Mustang at Le Mans, before deciding on the GTThe automotive world collectively gasped when Ford rolled out quite the surprise at the 2015 Detroit auto show. The blue oval welcomed the GT back into its portfolio of performance vehicles, and it had its sights on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Believe it or not, the rebirth of the iconic GT almost...
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Ford details the GT’s 5 driving modes, launch controlThe first GTs are now in customer hands, but Ford is still revealing fresh details on the car. We previously learned that the car features five driving modes. They are selected via a small dial on the left of the steering wheel, and each gets a unique display setting for the main instrument...
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Twin-turbocharged Ford GT nearly touches 300 mph in the Texas MileThe new Bugatti Chiron is believed to have a top speed somewhere around the 280-mph mark. That two-toned beastly blur is limited to 261 mph, and it will cost you a handsome seven-figure sum to own. You could go faster, though, and for a bit less money. If you want proof of that just hop on a flight...
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2017 Ford GT Competition Series cuts weight from already light carbon fiber supercarThe Ford GT is a pure supercar, so you figured it was designed to be as light as possible, right? Wrong. Ford has just released information on the Ford GT Competition Series, a limited edition model that cuts weight from the carbon fiber-bodied supercar. Weight-savings measures include a...
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The new Ford GT is barely here, and already we're hearing whispers that there could be another version in the pipeline. As Autoblog has discovered, there is some interesting wording in the owner's manual for the 647-horsepower supercar. Specifically, there's mention of a rear hatch that's different than the standard hatch (shown below). That doesn't sound like much on its face, but dig deeper into the wording and illustrations and a hardcore, lightweight picture begins to appear. The owner's manual makes mention of a version of the GT called the Competition Series. There's no rear hatch...
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Ford GT passes the Water and Splash TestThe Ford GT has 647 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 216 mph. Beneath its skin sits a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that produces 550 pound-feet of torque from as low as 3,500 rpm. It will cost you somewhere north of $450,000 to buy one, if you were lucky enough to be chosen by Ford...
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2017 Ford GT confirmed with 647 hp, 216 mph top speedFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has finally revealed some of the performance specs for its new GT supercar. We can confirm that the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 fitted to the car makes 647 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 550 pound-feet of torque at 5,900 rpm, with 90 percent of that torque figure coming...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Ford GT previewThe spiritual successor to the Ford GT40 of the 1960s, the Ford GT is the second car to wear that badge. The first generation was built in limited numbers in 2005 and 2006. The reborn Ford GT will be even more restricted, with just 250 made each year for perhaps four years. A mid-engine supercar...
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Ford GT gauge cluster changes to fit the driving modeThe hype train for the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is once again in high gear. It seems like every enthusiast outlet made sure to get some seat time in the car on display at the 2017 Detroit auto show. Little did they know that Ford would soon be releasing a video detailing how the gauge cluster...
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Ford GT V-6 sips more gas than Viper V-10, according to EPAThe 2017 GT, Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] revived supercar, is rolling off of the assembly line and is in the process of delivery to some extremely happy owners. As they should be, considering they will soon be taking delivery of a wild-looking beast packing a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 that...
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Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has just started deliveries of its 2017 GT but the previous model still attracts plenty of buzz. One of them is up for sale. It will be going under the hammer at the Russo and Steeles auction taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona from January 19-22, 2017. This is a very special version of the Ford supercar. It’s a pre-production prototype, officially a Confirmation Prototype 1, and it bears a chassis number ending in 004. It’s the first prototype of this generation GT to be fitted with a working drivetrain, though it’s never traveled faster than 5...
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First 2017 Ford GT bound for Ford Chairman Bill Ford, second to CEO Mark FieldsFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] on Friday announced that the first examples of its new GT supercar had been completed and would be on their way to customers before the year is out. It turns out that the very first example is bound for Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr. And the second car off the line is...
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First 2017 Ford GTs roll off assembly lineThe first of the 2017 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT supercars have rolled off the assembly line and will soon be in the hands of customers. The GT is built in Markham, Ontario, Canada, by Multimatic, the racing and engineering shop that helped develop the car. Ford celebrated the occasion by...
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2017 Ford GT’s interior is just like on show carDeliveries of Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar should be commencing any week now. Despite this, Ford is yet to fully showcase the car in production trim. We did get a glimpse at a production version during the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, but only its exterior. Now we have our first...
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Charges dropped against speeding Ford GT prototype driversIf you're going to speed down the road, we don't believe the best vehicle for the task is an eye-catching prototype of an upcoming American supercar. Still, that didn't stop a trio of Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] engineers from pushing the throttle down a bit when traipsing through the Colorado...
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Ford GT and Mustang mashup likely to be the talk of SEMAThe Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT and Mustang are impressive cars in their own right, but one tuner has decided to join elements from each to create a mashup that we’re sure will leave opinions divided. The tuner is Corona, California-based Zero to 60 Designs, and at the upcoming 2016 SEMA...
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If you’re one of the lucky 500 individuals awarded a build slot for Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar in the first round of applications, you’ll already know what’s in the video above. But for everyone else curious to learn more about the upcoming supercar, the DragTimes video reveals some interesting tidbits. For instance, each customer will have access to a concierge to help them finalize their order. Each customer will also have to select their preferred dealership, a process that could be frustrating for some as not all Ford dealerships will be set up...
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Even Ford GT prototypes get pulled over for speedingWhen you're rolling in a convoy of prototype vehicles undergoing testing, you're not exactly inconspicuous. No matter what the flat paint jobs or crazy camouflage patterns would have you believe. This is especially true when said prototypes are a trio of Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT supercars...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? Poll resultsOne of the most anticipated new cars hitting the streets this year is the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT. With so much attention, and the scrutiny that's bound to come with the car's launch, one has to wonder if the Blue Oval can deliver without disappointment. In a recent Twitter poll we asked you...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark?The excitement surrounding the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is reaching new highs as we near the supercar's market launch. Enthusiasts' eyes are all looking at the Blue Oval to deliver on the hype, but will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? There are sports cars, supercars, and now, even...
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Why the Ford GT uses hydraulic-assist power steeringEvery new vehicle these days seems to have electric-assist power steering. This type of system saves weight, space, and a bit of fuel. It's not, however, always the most enjoyable setup from an enthusiast standpoint. EPS systems often lack steering feel. We're happy to report, then, that the new...
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The Ford GT made its presence known at Pebble BeachEvery automaker wants the limelight during Monterey's car week. From Ferrari and Lamborghini to Bugatti, there's no shortage of reveals, news, and ridiculously rare hypercars. Of course, Ford's not one to typically tangle with such marques, but then again, history's shown us that Ford likes besting...
Joel Feder