Ford planning LeMans Return + Ford GT revival

[McLaren]

width is the difference.

To be fair it's just bigger in every dimension

By a half inch in width & 2 inches in length.

Trying to judge by your perspective doesn't really prove your claim that the GT "dwarfs" the Ferrari in size.

 

[RACECAR]

width is the difference.

To be fair it's just bigger in every dimension

Wouldn't really call a few inches "Dwarfing" the other car.

 

[Exorcet]

Am I the only person who thinks that anything weighing over the 1.5 tonne mark is still extremely heavy?

I think 3000 lbs should be the upper weight limit for a sports car. Technologically very possible, but as has already been said, not quite cheap enough to meet demand (which isn't that great).

That said though, if that Forza weight is correct for the fully loaded car, good on Ford for not making the average bloated supercar.

 

[sk8er913]

Interesting, but strange tactic:
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/fut...amers-will-make-fords-gt-le-mans-racer-faster

That's what pd does for their N24, kinda.

 

[Keef]

The Last Ford GT for example was massive and basically dwarfed a 458 in size.

It's literally not appreciably bigger in any dimension, and it's noticeably lower with less visual mass. If you ever see one in person you'll be stunned by how small it is. And if you ever see the original you'll crap a brick because it's literally waist high.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

I've seen 3 2005/06 GTs this year; they're really not that big.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

It's literally not appreciably bigger in any dimension, and it's noticeably lower with less visual mass. If you ever see one in person you'll be stunned by how small it is. And if you ever see the original you'll crap a brick because it's literally waist high.

Yep.

 

[VXR]

You can't use the original as comparison. It's about 5 inches lower lol.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

You can't use the original as comparison. It's about 5 inches lower lol.

The one in the F430 picture isn't the original?

 

[ProjectWHaT]

The one in the F430 picture isn't the original?

He meant the one with the Prius.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

He meant the one with the Prius.

That's still not an original though

 

[Nessy]

Probably South African replica.

 

[VXR]

It's definitely not an 05, though lol.

 

[GTboyz]

if you ever see the original you'll crap a brick because it's literally waist high.

Yep , saw it myself a few years ago in an Auto show. Literally surprised at how small and short the car was.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Since when has Forza been reliable source of specs? Probably underrated until the unveiling of the actual thing.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Since when has Forza been reliable source of specs? Probably underrated until the unveiling of the actual thing.

Hence why I said it was likely to be a placeholder until the full specs are revealed.

 

[05XR8]

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Reading about it a couple weeks ago and then now seeing an official video on it...man that's one hell of a season next year for them.

 

[McLaren]

Production numbers announced. 200 worldwide, 100 for the US, easily justifying its $400,000 price tag.

http://blog.dupontregistry.com/ford/2017-ford-gt-production-numbers-announced/

The new 2017 Ford GT is shaping up to be one of the greatest American supercars ever created. That being said, it’s also shaping up to be a very, very rare American supercar. According to a September 22 article from Autoweek.com, one of their sources announced that only 200 examples of the Ford GT will be created in total. What’s more, 100 will be exclusively for the United States. With such low production numbers, the reported $400,000 price tag makes even more sense now.

Who will get a chance to buy a Ford GT? Autoweek reports that buyers will have to apply for the ability to purchase the car. Once selected, they will have to decide which Ford dealer will take delivery of the supercar. This process seems similar to the ones used by exotic car manufacturers of Europe, like Ferrari and Lamborghini, for their special edition models.

What do you, our readers, think of these production numbers? Should there be more? Fewer? Is the price worth it? Let us know in the comments section below.

 

[Tornado]

I hope at least one rich guy buys his $400,000 Ford GT, but chooses to go pick it up at Honest John's Taurus Emporium in Wyoming or whatever.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

MWM dropped the hint that one of the drivers will be Stefan Mucke

 

[RacerTed]

So is that 200 per year or only 200 period?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

So is that 200 per year or only 200 period?

Read what @McLaren just posted, it says it in the quote. Just expand it.

 

[RacerTed]

Read what @McLaren just posted, it says it in the quote. Just expand it.

So only 200? I have to say that sucks, was hoping for more, not like I could ever afford one but what the heck?

 

[RACECAR]

While this is Ford and Not Ferrari, I can only assume Exclusivity is the driving force of such limited numbers.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

200 is a tiny number compared to the 4000 made for the last GT.

 

[McLaren]

It's also a much more expensive & highly developed car in comparison.

I don't think Ford has any intention of the GT's production extending any more than the '05-'06 GT's run, and at $400,000+ a unit, there's no way it can match those numbers, either.

For comparison's sake, the $400,000+ Aventador Coupe is just under 2,600 units after almost 5 years on the market. Adding in the Roadster + limited editions (which really help spike sales), the model is at 3,869 since 2011 & will likely end under 4,500 units (after additional orders & the 1,100 SV cars are made).

 

[HELLAFLUSH240SX]

Bump. I got some pictures from a certain video game that I think fit this thread nicely. I love this car. I wish I was affluent enough to afford one or know someone with the means to own one that trusted me for a spin!

 

[Robin]

They will likely follow it up with a 200 production run convertible version, tends to be the trend with limited number supercars.

I kinda wish it was more of a normal supercar so it would be made and sold in numbers more like the old Ford GT.

 

[McLaren]

They will likely follow it up with a 200 production run convertible version, tends to be the trend with limited number supercars.

I kinda wish it was more of a normal supercar so it would be made and sold in numbers more like the old Ford GT.

I highly doubt this will come in any way, shape, or form of convertible from Ford.