Ford brings the smack down to Porsche and Ferrari!
11-30-2003, 07:11 AM
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Ford brings the smack down to Porsche and Ferrari!
Check out this month's (1/04) Car and Driver. The Ford GT (40) whoops the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, lapping Thunderhill two seconds faster than either of the aforementioned Euro-supercars!
Go Ford! It's yo birfday!
Oh yeah, and the S2000 returns to the top 10 car list.
Go Ford! It's yo birfday!
Oh yeah, and the S2000 returns to the top 10 car list.
11-30-2003, 08:19 AM
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Here's how it came down:
3rd GT3 (167 pts)
2nd 360CS (174 pts)
1st Ford GT (177 pts)
Ford GT
0-60 3.3sec
0-100 7.6sec
0-150 16.9sec
1/4 mile 11.6@128mph
360CS 12.4@115mph
GT3 12.3@114
3rd GT3 (167 pts)
2nd 360CS (174 pts)
1st Ford GT (177 pts)
Ford GT
0-60 3.3sec
0-100 7.6sec
0-150 16.9sec
1/4 mile 11.6@128mph
360CS 12.4@115mph
GT3 12.3@114
11-30-2003, 09:20 AM
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The Ford GT is an awesome ride, no doubt, but I have to call bullshit on those times.
I firmly believe either Ford is seriously under rating their horsepower ratings on the GT or they provided a ringer for this test.
3300lbs and 500hp at the flywheel will NOT get you a 128mph trap speed.
I firmly believe either Ford is seriously under rating their horsepower ratings on the GT or they provided a ringer for this test.
3300lbs and 500hp at the flywheel will NOT get you a 128mph trap speed.
11-30-2003, 09:41 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by QUIKAG
The Ford GT is an awesome ride, no doubt, but I have to call bullshit on those times.
I firmly believe either Ford is seriously under rating their horsepower ratings on the GT or they provided a ringer for this test.
The Ford GT is an awesome ride, no doubt, but I have to call bullshit on those times.
I firmly believe either Ford is seriously under rating their horsepower ratings on the GT or they provided a ringer for this test.
11-30-2003, 09:41 AM
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they also ran all 3 of them around gingerman raceway in south haven, MI. the Ford GT clocked in at a best lap time of 1:32.13. the GT3 clocked in at 1:34.15, and the challenge stardale 360 clocked in at 1:34.19.
they accounted for the higher corner exit speeds, and better acceleration times to the tires on the GT. they said they had just rediculous grip, and were very very capable of putting all 500 ft/lbs to the ground quickly and efficiently withough loosing traction. i wouldnt expect less from goodyear 315/40ZR/19 tires. i really suggest picking the mag up, its a really great article.
they accounted for the higher corner exit speeds, and better acceleration times to the tires on the GT. they said they had just rediculous grip, and were very very capable of putting all 500 ft/lbs to the ground quickly and efficiently withough loosing traction. i wouldnt expect less from goodyear 315/40ZR/19 tires. i really suggest picking the mag up, its a really great article.
11-30-2003, 01:54 PM
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Well, it wouldn't be the first time ford under-rated the HP figures in the last year for their SC'd cars..... do we remember the 420... excuse me, 390 hp mustang cobra's?
I agree also, even if the power isn't underrated, the tires can still make a hell of a difference, just look at the Z06's tires.....
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ONE BAD ASS RIDE THOUGH!!!! TURN THE BOOST UP!!! Can you say SVT GT... LOL... good for laughs anyhow
I agree also, even if the power isn't underrated, the tires can still make a hell of a difference, just look at the Z06's tires..... Brandon
ONE BAD ASS RIDE THOUGH!!!! TURN THE BOOST UP!!! Can you say SVT GT... LOL... good for laughs anyhow
11-30-2003, 02:11 PM
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I wonder why they are racing the GT3 vs. the Challenge Stradale & GT ? It should be compared to the GT2. They regularly compared the 911 TT vs. the regular 360 Modena. Why not the GT2 (race version) vs. the 360 Stradale (race version). Comparing a $100K-$110K GT3 vs. $125K-$150K Ford GT vs. $200K Ferrari. The GT2 would have been a better comparison, but I guess the GT3 is newer.
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11-30-2003, 02:19 PM
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I agree that it would have been a bit fairer if they had used the GT2, but I liked reading about the GT3. The GT3 really isn't that much slower than the GT2 amazingly. For the $80k price difference between the GT2 and GT3, I'd take the GT3.
Actually, considering all the cars and the prices of each, I'd probably take the GT3 overall for it's as tested price of $101k versus $150k for the Ford GT and $180k for the Stradale. Of course, I can't comfortably afford any of those cars, so it's a moot point, I'm stuck with my C5.
I agree that it would have been a bit fairer if they had used the GT2, but I liked reading about the GT3. The GT3 really isn't that much slower than the GT2 amazingly. For the $80k price difference between the GT2 and GT3, I'd take the GT3.
Actually, considering all the cars and the prices of each, I'd probably take the GT3 overall for it's as tested price of $101k versus $150k for the Ford GT and $180k for the Stradale. Of course, I can't comfortably afford any of those cars, so it's a moot point, I'm stuck with my C5.
11-30-2003, 02:31 PM
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Sadly....now I have a more expensive car to motivate me to work hard and be smart with my money. The $150K Ford GT has simply replaced my dream car....a $70K Viper GTS.
