01-12-2015, 08:18 PM | #67 |
Major
215
Rep 1,489
Posts |
Damn!!! I was thinking the same about Stratos looking......
I just hope they constructed for a V6, for the eco's and room enough for the Gt500/Gt350 V8 Everyone wins
__________________
-Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"-
07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD |
Appreciate
0
|
01-12-2015, 10:29 PM | #70 |
Banned
4143
Rep 6,926
Posts |
What Ford is doing is very smart. Basically they are taking the 3.5L V6 Ecoboost from the Daytona Prototypes and putting it in a street legal car. Then going to use that car as base for a GTLM car, to attack sports car racing.
So recap they figured out how run a race winning Prototype class engine in a GT class car. 3.5L engine already meets regulations for both Tudor and WEC. Ecoboost in action at Long Beach. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-12-2015, 11:27 PM | #71 |
Captain
76
Rep 916
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 12:41 AM | #73 |
Brigadier General
1882
Rep 3,341
Posts |
please don't compare this car to the m3/m4 it is not in the same league or price point.
I actually like the NSX better in terms of looks, even though the japanese samurai theme is getting really old. (i.e. infiniti/lexus/acura - all their cars) In terms of performance, who knows- but I think the nsx will dominate with a hybrid motor (the future- see 918), torque vectoring sh-awd, etc. I wonder if we are approaching the limits of rwd cars... gt looks great from all sides except the back, looks weird to me- but can't afford it anyway, so my opinion means nothing.
__________________
Currently:
2018 GT3 2020 X3MC Previously: 1999 M3 2002 M3 2005 S4 2008 C63 2015 M3 2016 X5M 2019 911S |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 12:43 AM | #74 |
Savoir Faire
74
Rep 1,772
Posts |
I'm in love. I'm a big fan of small displacement boosted engines, so I'm glad Ford was brave enough to drop one in. Reminds me of the XJ220, people were displeased it got a V6 instead of a V12. But it still ended up being epically fast. Though I'm sure Ford, unlike Jaguar, planned for a V6 instead of compromising.
__________________
Current: Alpine White F10 M5|H&R springs|12mm/10mm spacers|Eisenmann Race
Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3|MTM 10mm spacers|Hotchkis rear sway bar|APR Stage 1|Milltek Catless|RNS-E|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 05:22 AM | #75 |
Major
269
Rep 1,282
Posts |
Hey! Where's the discussion about how this car will fail because it's a TT6 instead of a "proper" V8?
__________________
M850i Vert with RaceChip
E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods |
Appreciate
1
|
01-13-2015, 09:10 AM | #76 | |
2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport
878
Rep 3,699
Posts
Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chester Springs, PA
|
Quote:
Most other exotic manufacturers do it too. First come, firt served.
__________________
2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course
2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:12 AM | #77 | |
2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport
878
Rep 3,699
Posts
Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chester Springs, PA
|
Quote:
They want to win LeMans again on the 50th anniversary. We're going to see more and more V6 applications for exotics as they're going to be testbeds for other vehicles and technology share.
__________________
2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course
2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:22 AM | #79 |
Brigadier General
1397
Rep 3,152
Posts |
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:23 AM | #80 |
Lieutenant Colonel
742
Rep 1,555
Posts |
That car is a legend in Europe, too bad they never brought it over here. Glad they finally are. It will be wonderful.
__________________
2015 M4 6-MT
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 09:24 AM | #81 |
Lieutenant Colonel
742
Rep 1,555
Posts |
I'm not sure if you are the one with the deposit or not. If so, Good luck. I almost cried at my desk yesterday when I saw that car. I've loved the 2005 GT since the second I saw it and this one looks the same, but better. So proud of Ford for making this thing. Credit to the domestic manufacturers, they are kicking ass.
__________________
2015 M4 6-MT
|
Appreciate
1
|
01-13-2015, 09:29 AM | #82 | |
2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport
878
Rep 3,699
Posts
Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Chester Springs, PA
|
Quote:
It does sound pretty good though!
__________________
2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course
2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 11:04 AM | #83 |
Captain
409
Rep 977
Posts |
Except that NSX <<< $$$ than the GT.. so considering my money is limited, NSX >>> GT
(although if I had infinite $$ I would get the GT, given the choice of just these two cars) I know, for example, the NSX isn't officially accepting orders, but there is an official queue ever since superbowl 2014 at my Acura dealer. So I am assuming people mean "getting a spot in queue" rather than literal placing orders.
__________________
2016 Singapore Grey Individual M3 with Sakhir Orange contrast stitching
Completed (summer tires)- Grossglockner alpenstrasse, Gardena pass, Fluela pass, Oberalp pass, Furka pass, Grimsel pass, Susten pass, col de Vars, col de la Bonette, col de Turini Singapore Grey Euro Delivery Diary Monday Oct 19 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 12:14 PM | #84 |
Major
116
Rep 1,158
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 04:11 PM | #85 |
Private First Class
51
Rep 117
Posts |
This is one of the best automotive designs of the last decade in my opinion. Truly beautiful. I'm sure it will be an all-around monster.
Tip of the hat to Ford |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 04:28 PM | #86 | |
BMW Fan
449
Rep 725
Posts |
[u2b][/u2b]
Quote:
The 5.8 is still a Mod motor in the end run and I seriously doubt Ford wanted to use it on their most technologically advanced vehicle. You never know, a turbo Coyote or Voodoo might find its way into the GT eventually. A race proven TT V6 should do well enough however especially with 600-650hp. Last edited by See5; 01-13-2015 at 04:39 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2015, 05:05 PM | #87 | |
Major
116
Rep 1,158
Posts |
Quote:
Even if they thrown in turbo or S/C 5.0 V8, that would have done well. Those engines seem to hold up well. And seeing how they used a 5.4l S/C V8 in the last Ford GT, its just weird to see this engine. We see the new GT350/350R with a flat plane V8, rumors of the GT500 have a TT V8 and hey guys! TT V6 for our "supercar"! The last Ford GT and its moular motor has done well. It's pushing over 1000 rwhp easily and doing very good. But again, if Ford wants to go this route then thats their call. Just because something is "race proven" doesn't mean much, well a little but not a lot. What wrong with a modular motor? Koenigsegg has been using it forever and look at what those engines deal with. Last edited by Vigilante375; 01-13-2015 at 10:34 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2015, 11:46 PM | #88 |
Resident Kerbalnaut
477
Rep 10,703
Posts |
The presentation in the Joe was awesome. Also Bill Ford and Mark Fields highfived over it before announcing the release date. I got a solid shot of that!
The car looks awesome, its built like a Le Mans prototype with air channeled everywhere. The rear wheels are only structurally held to the body by the floor pan. Those buttresses and the rear wing are very very thin and really only exist for flow control. Do you guys want to know anything else? I was at NAIAS with The Smoking Tire |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|