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It’s no secret that U.S.-made sports cars have always been viewed with some skepticism. So this time, the developers of the Ford GT have decided to follow a completely different strategy than what US sports car developers do. Primarily the car frame, the body parts are made of carbon fiber. The Ford GT Competition Pack version with carbon fiber rims and titanium exhaust system weighs just 1385 kg. It’s a really light weight though all 100kg heavier than the McLaren 720S. Like the LaFerrari, the Ford GT seats are attached to a carbon fiber frame and are non-slip, flexing only the back. Instead of pushing the seat, you can adjust the distance between the pedals and the steering wheel. Secondly, a lot of attention was paid to the chassis, the stiffness of which can be adjusted. Active aerodynamics allow airflow from the front air intakes to pass through the front wheels, increasing the front axle's clamping force. The rear axle is "loaded" with the help of a rear adjustable spoiler. And finally, the engine - a small lightweight aluminum 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost turbo engine generates an incredible 647 hp. Such a small engine allowed the developers to create an extremely compact part of the drop-shaped engine compartment. The Ford GT has 5 drive modes: Wet, Normal, Sport, Track and V-Max. When the Track is selected, the suspension lowers from 120 mm to just 70 mm in height and the rear spoiler is extended. The acceleration of the car is equal to any of the European "superwars" - the speed of 100 km is reached in 2.8 seconds. Incredible for a car with 6 cylinders! So it is obvious that the car makers have chosen a very "European" way in creating this legendary car. And this is not surprising, since the predecessor of the Ford GT GT40, developed back in the 1960s, was developed with one goal - to beat competitors from the Ferrari factory. This time they succeeded more than once, winning the prestigious LeMan competition. But will buyers be satisfied with the successor to the legendary Ford GT40, who with its clever aerodynamics, compact body and small V6 engine has lost some of the American sports car spirit? What do you think of this car? Write your opinion in the comments box below.
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BODYWORK |
Ford GT |
Body type |
Coupe |
Number of doors |
2 |
Number of seats |
2 |
Luggage capacity, litres |
n/d |
ENGINE |
Fuel type |
Petrol |
Fuel system |
n/d |
Engine type |
V6 Turbine |
Position of engine |
n/d |
Engine capacity, cc |
3497 |
Cylinders/valves |
6/24 |
Power output, bhp/kW/rpm |
656/489/6250 |
Torque, Nm/rpm |
746/5900 |
Acceleration 0-62 mph, s |
3.2 |
Top speed |
348 km/h (216 mph) |
TRANSMISSION |
Drive wheels |
Rear |
Steering type |
n/d |
Gearbox |
Automatic
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DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT |
Length, mm |
4763 |
Width, mm |
2004 |
Height, mm |
1110 |
Weight/Max Weight, kg |
1385 |
Wheelbase, mm |
2710 |
CHASSIS |
Front suspension |
n/d |
Rear suspension |
n/d |
Front brakes |
n/d |
Rear brakes |
n/d |
Front tires |
245/35 R 20 |
Rear tires |
325/30 R 20 |
FUEL CONSUMPTION |
Urban |
21.4 l/100km (13 mpg) |
Extra urban |
13.1 l/100km (22 mpg) |
Combined |
16.8 l/100km (17 mpg) |
CO2 emissions, g/km |
n/d |
Fuel tank capacity, litres |
57 |
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