2005-2006 Ford GT40

[Mark IV]

Tony,

Actually, the GT uses a Riccardo 6 speed, not a ZF.

And while the GT40 and GT share DNA, they are very different. The GT40 was a race car that by the rules, was streetable, the GT is a street car that can be raced (in the few series where it is allowed)

Nice SPF!!!!

Rick

[yeager]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

And while the GT40 and GT share DNA, they are very different. The GT40 was a race car that by the rules, was streetable, the GT is a street car that can be raced

i agree with you Mark IV! and i also ask myself why they have made the GT so heavy...1500 kg are well away from the GT40's 1000 kg!
i think a sport car like the GT should have an astonishing power to weight ratio instead of having a lot of airbag,trip computer,etc etc

[Bill Wells]

yeager..

united states government regulations adds a lot of weight to the original.

it is apples and oranges : safety glass, door crash beams, catalytic converters /exhaust , drive by noise levels / exhaust, front and rear bumper regulations and the list goes on .

plus add in creature comforts , power windows, radio systems, air conditioning , heater, defroster , sound deadening and the list goes on .

result . a much heavier car , with improved technology and considerable safety improvements . and the list goes on .

on your shores across the pond > a racing ferrari is considerably less weight than gt touring car for the highway . and the list goes on. bill

[yeager]

Originally Posted by Bill Wells

yeager..

united states government regulations adds a lot of weight to the original.

it is apples and oranges : safety glass, door crash beams, catalytic converters /exhaust , drive by noise levels / exhaust, front and rear bumper regulations and the list goes on .

plus add in creature comforts , power windows, radio systems, air conditioning , heater, defroster , sound deadening and the list goes on .

result . a much heavier car , with improved technology and considerable safety improvements . and the list goes on .

on your shores across the pond > a racing ferrari is considerably less weight than gt touring car for the highway . and the list goes on. bill

you're right, but i think they can make lighter car if they want...avoiding comforts or something not strictly necessary for the law...
for a sport car low weight is important as high power in my opinion.
i know using lighter material costs much more but...
i love both cars, the GT and the GT40 anyway...for their legendary heritage..for their wonderful appearance and for that great V8 growl

[mgreene]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

Tony,

Actually, the GT uses a Riccardo 6 speed, not a ZF.

And while the GT40 and GT share DNA, they are very different. The GT40 was a race car that by the rules, was streetable, the GT is a street car that can be raced (in the few series where it is allowed)

Nice SPF!!!!

Rick

Except for the GT40 MK III which WERE street cars.

[Tony Ripepi]

Thanks.....

Here is a pic of the GT40 with its older brother in the garage.



TR

[mtml427]

With all this talk about the Ford GT vs. the GT-40; Saleen vs. Rousch; components differing; price points does it make sense to consider other options in the Ford line-up. How does an S7 fit into the picture? Would the
S7 be considered the logical progression in the Ford race bred street cars? If one is talking about big bucks for a Ford GT would one be ahead of the game to go after a used S7? Sorry if I am hijacking the post. It just seems that maybe collectibility and drive characteristics maybe be the biggest asset in considering such a car?