In creating the allnew highperformance ford gt, the pioneers behind the. It joins focus rs, f150 raptor, shelby gt350 and shelby gt350r in the growing ford performance lineup. Jeremy clarksons famously troublesome ford gt can be yours. In this funny clip, you will see moody jeremy clarksons journey to buy a car which was his dysfunctional 2003 ford gt. The secret behind this success is an engine with an output of 1,700 hp and a newly developed alloy, called pandalloy, which was used for manufacturing various parts. Unspectacular engine, sheer size and lefthand drive. Equipped properly, the 2017 ford mustang gt is one of the best looking, best driving sports cars on sale. Introducing the next generation of supercar the 2017 ford gt. The 2017 ford gt is turning heads with a top speed of 216 miles per hour, a time that surpasses supercars like the mclaren 675lt and the ferrari 458 speciale. Clarkson buys a ford gt, part 1 top gear bbc america. On a track, the updated chevrolet camaro ss will probably have the edge, but around town. The blue ovals best 2017 ford gt first drive autoblog.
Just like the original gt40, it was actually designed to win at le mans. F has finally revealed some of the performance specs for its new. Jun 26, 2015 the dropdead gorgeous 20052006 ford gt was a loving homage to the gt40, with swinging 60s styling digitally remastered for the 21st century and a thundering v8 delivering the requisite soundtrack. Jan 24, 2019 2017 ford gt 66 heritage edition is a le mans throwback ford s kickin it old school, commemorating its 123 finish at the 1966 24 hours of le mans. And in a world where ferrari, lamborghini, mclaren, and yes, the specter of the midengine chevy corvette all exist, ford has carved its own competitive. Jul 07, 2017 equipped properly, the 2017 ford mustang gt is one of the best looking, best driving sports cars on sale. The worlds greatest car website, from the team behind the telly show. Ford gt delivers highest top speed, fastest lap times on the track of any production ford ever. Everything we know about the 2017 ford gt supercar autotrader. This ford gt managed to set a world record top speed of 283. The iconic gt returns after a 10year hiatus by christian moe, on july, 2016, 09. As for the powertrain of the 2017 ford gt, it is the fords nextgeneration twinturbocharged 3. The gt is one of more than 12 new ford performance vehicles coming by 2020. Ford gt delivers highest top speed, fastest lap times on the.
Beginning production late next year, the gt hits the road in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ford gt race cars placing 123 at the 1966 24. Right now, it might just be the best handling hardcore supercar of them all. The allnew ford gt serves as a technology showcase for top ecoboost performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. With william fichtner, antron brown, tom ford, russell peters. The ford gt was resurrected in 2017 as a 50year anniversary celebration of the original 1966 le manswinning, ferraribesting racecar, called the gt40. Back in britain, rory reid constructs a lifesize arcade game to test the renault twingo gt and its city car rivals, while rap star tinie tempah tackles the top gear track in the reasonably fast toyota gt86. Aug, 2017 vanilla handling speed makes the 2017 ford gt car mod boring, until now. Fords racingderived gt copes amazingly well with most uk roads. Matt leblanc gets to grips with the ford gt supercar by putting it around the laguna seca in track mode. Jeremy clarksons famously troublesome ford gt can be.
Matt leblanc is the first to test americas explosive new ford gt. The gt recalls ford s historically significant gt40, a consecutive fourtime winner of the 24 hours of le mans. The valvetrain thrums, pulleys whir, turbochargers. This handling mod for the 2017 ford gt simulates the real life ford gt with a new sound, its new 7speed dual clutch transmission and with their new 3. The 2017 ford gt is arguably one of the most radical designs on the automotive marketit upstaged every other car at the 2015 north american international auto show. Instead of working off the 20042007 gts derivative design, the 2017 gt goes fully impressionistic, with wild angles and flying buttresses. With a light yet powerful design, the gt gives you the purest driving experience. Detailed features and specs for the 2017 ford gt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. With a 647bhp twinturbocharged v6 capable of 216mph, read more. Apr 07, 2017 video produced by assetto corsa racing simulator the mod credits are. Joey will put the ford gt through its paces in top gear this week. The ford gt is an american midengine twoseater supercar manufactured and marketed by ford for model year 2005 in conjunction with the companys 2003 centenary. Allegedly, it should be able to deliver more than 600 horsepower. Ford gt 2017 top speed of new sports car confirmed as.
The 2017 ford gt sets the newest benchmark for things. Jan 26, 2017 the 2017 ford gt is turning heads with a top speed of 216 miles per hour, a time that surpasses supercars like the mclaren 675lt and the ferrari 458 speciale. The new ford gt looks absolutely captivating in white, and sounds just bonkers screaming around a track. The second generation ford gt became available for the 2017 model year. The 2017 ford gt may be new to some, but this 21st century. Video produced by assetto corsa racing simulator the mod credits are. Pagani zonda s, may drives the ferrari f430 spider, and clarkson handles his own ford gt. The 2017 ford gt has been and continues to be a bit of a unicorn, despite the fact the first time weve laid eyes on it was at the 2015 detroit auto show. In fact, it is one of the most hotly anticipated supercars to debut in recent years. Clarkson wedges himself inside his dream car, the original ford gt supercar.
Jan 25, 2017 2017 ford gt confirmed with 647 hp, 216 mph top speed viknesh vijayenthiran january 25, 2017 comment now. Unlike the new v6powered model, the secondgen ford gt is powered by a naturally aspirated 5. Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 ford gt. The seventh series of top gear was aired during 2005 and consisted of 6 episodes, beginning. Chris harris and sabine schmitz go head to head in a.
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