2005-2006 Ford GT40

Cobra #3170 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2007, 02:33 PM

Do you mean the Ford GT, they cannot be called GT-40 because Ford no longer owns the name. If that is the car you mean, I purchased one about a year and a half ago. It is an excellent car and superior to anything in a kit or fot that matter the original. The engine and chassis are engineered to the nth degree and are very reliabe. Handling is so precise it makes you a better driver than you are and it has a top speed of 205 MPH (regulated). The car incorporates true ground effects and has a rear diffuser and front shelf that work at speed. I have driven the car 162 MPH on a narrow and highly crowned bumpy road and was able to stay in my lane which speaks volumes about it's stability. The transaxle is so efficient that power loss throgh it is on the order of 5%, this means that a bone stock car will have about 535 hp at the tires. If you want more power they make undersize pulleys or oversize twin screw super chargers that will boost power beyond what most people can or would use. The chassis stiffness in bending and torsion puts the original to shame. You could change the alinement settings, lower the car, put in some racing shocks and springs and a set of Hoosier radials and kick a** at any track day. In short I believe you would be very happy with a Ford GT.

cobra de capell · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

Do you mean the Ford GT, they cannot be called GT-40 because Ford no longer owns the name. If that is the car you mean, I purchased one about a year and a half ago. It is an excellent car and superior to anything in a kit or fot that matter the original. The engine and chassis are engineered to the nth degree and are very reliabe. Handling is so precise it makes you a better driver than you are and it has a top speed of 205 MPH (regulated). The car incorporates true ground effects and has a rear diffuser and front shelf that work at speed. I have driven the car 162 MPH on a narrow and highly crowned bumpy road and was able to stay in my lane which speaks volumes about it's stability. The transaxle is so efficient that power loss throgh it is on the order of 5%, this means that a bone stock car will have about 535 hp at the tires. If you want more power they make undersize pulleys or oversize twin screw super chargers that will boost power beyond what most people can or would use. The chassis stiffness in bending and torsion puts the original to shame. You could change the alinement settings, lower the car, put in some racing shocks and springs and a set of Hoosier radials and kick a** at any track day. In short I believe you would be very happy with a Ford GT.

Yes, I did mean the Ford GT, so I learned something new today - it's not a GT-40! ENTDOC sure has a different opinion, but that's what makes the world go around. Since I don't have the skills to build a kit GT-40 or the interest, I'm seriously thinking of going with the GT.

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for your car? Does it have the "4 options"?

Cobra #3170 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 10:32 AM

I paid 170k to a dealer in Md. I think it was about 184 out the door with tax license and shipping, it has all the options, insurance is about 1,800 a year. My car has about 2000 miles on it because I don't drive it a lot; it is like a Cobra, you don't just leave it in a parking lot. You have to be a little careful on cold days too, because the car can actually make about 600hp at the wheels due to cold dense air, and improved intercooler function. I have owned both a 2002 Z06 and a 2005 Viper and they did not compare in drivability or handling. It pulls like crazy up to 180 mph then levels off a little but is still pulling at a good rate of acceleration. If you can get a ride in one I think you will be sold. The only negative I can think of is changing the oil and filter. It is quite involved and requires removing two sections of belly pan for access. It took me 4 hours the first time, but I suspect it will be quicker the next time.

ENTDOC · #4 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 11:13 AM

do not get me wrong, a Ford GT is a wonderful modern supercar by any standard, however, people will walk right past one to get a closer look at my GT40. At the Walter Mitty Historic races recently it was amazing to watch folks gawk at my car while a red Ford GT was sitting lonely and ignored. There is no doubt which one runs better however, modern parts are hard to beat. If you are driving it daily, the Ford is probably a better choice. Again this is kind of the cobra vrs modern Vette question.

cobra de capell · #5 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 03:06 PM

Thanks so much for the input - I'm even more interested now.

As to ENTDOC's comments, I don't have the budget for a real GT40 nor the skills to built a replica, so going with a Ford GT is probably the best plan for me, but not necessarily for most of the posters here as they have the skills to build or a few apparently have the money to buy a real GT40.

ENTDOC · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2007, 03:09 PM

I am sure you will love it