There going to build the GT-40

there going to build the GT-40, there going to build the GT-40

http://www.fordfans1.homestead.com/FORDFAN1.html

really???

do they have another projected price???

i think that they have changed it what? two or three times?

the first year(2003) only 100 will be built/sold(its fords centennial year)
MSRP will be $100,000, expect a huge markup

thats all I know for now

REALLY........ hmmm... i heard that it would be closer or more than $200K...

the old ones are still better!

YES they are building the gt-40 it's official now!! you can read all about it in the following link!! that is gonna be the best and fastest american car out there!!!!!

http://www.fordvehicles.com/features/news/description/gt40news.html

I like the original GT-40, it's one of my favourite cars. The mark 4, 2300 lbs, 427 side oiler... 200mph. Swweeeet.

The new one is going to be really heavy though, 3000 lbs dry. I think it's a little heavy.

heavier, more computer dependant, and with a LOT of mustang influence...:(

the old ones were the best... although. i wouldn't complain if i was able to have a new one!

Yeah, too many mustang parts. Still, nobody builds a mid engined V8 supercar like Ford!

well, lotus does a good job...

The Esprit was sort of off course for Lotus though, they did light sports cars, and they did them very well.

Something I don't think anyone has mentioned, the heritage of the GT40 in the Saleen S7. I see shades of GT40 everywhere in that car, from the basic body shape, the 7 liter Ford V8 amidship, the very look and feel of the car.

It's going to be interesting to see the competition.

i am looking forward to seeing the competition between the vintage GT40's and the new one.... more so than with anything else

As much as I like the new 40s, they're gonna get their doors blown off. The only cars ever to beat the Gt-40s on the track were the 917s, and they went on to kill the open Can-Am series, because they were too powerful! Even then, the GT-40 still won Lemans in '69, even though by just a car length or two.

I LOVE FORD MAN AND THE GT-40 WILL BE PRICED AT $100,000
AND THERE WILL ALSO BE A GT-90 ITS PRICED AT $200,000 AND THE GT-90 LOOKS LIKE A LAMBO FORSHO NO JOKE ITS GONNA BE A V-12 I THINK IT MIGHT BE A V-10 MOST LIKELY A V-12
SO WHERE IS DODGE AND GM MOTORS NOW

FORD THE GREATEST AMERICAN CAR EVER NOW WITH THE GT-90 AND GT-40
ALSO A BADASS TRUCK THE WHAT WAS IT CALLED IT'S THE EQUATOR (CENTER OF EARTH)

dude, the GT90 was just a prototype, it won't be produced

Don't count on seeing the GT-90 in showrooms anytime soon, or ever for that matter.

I want to build a replica with a turbo 347.

ARE U SURE GT90 JST A PROTOTYPE THAT SUCKS I ALREADY GOT THE LITTLE GT90 MODEL DAMN I WAS ADDING IT TO MY CAR MODEL COLLECTION :angryfire

Unless they changed their minds. Ford canned the project in 96 because of their R&D plans for the upcoming model changes.

They might have reconsidered the project, but they are only building the GT-40 because it uses off the shelf parts, and they know it will turn a profit. And a few heads :D

The latest info from the NY Auto Show is that the GT-40 will be priced directly at the Viper at around $80-85K. Ford is considering several engines for the car, to make them as competitive as possible when campaigning the car at Le Mans. I am glad to see that Ford is back!

Brad

If Ford made the GT-90 it would have put them on top by far the car would have been the strongest V-12 today cuz its specs hit 235 mph man jst sucks that there not going to make it

so the new GT-40 will cost as much as the Viper what kind of engine will it have

They are planning a few, I've seen the standard 5.4L Mustang based modular V8, but with a supercharger, making 500hp or so. They are also considering a V12, based off the new powerplant for the Lincoln Continental.

They were also considering a Triton V10 based 7 liter powerplant, but I have no idea what sort of power that might make.

That would kickass that would be much better the the corvette hell ya

Originally posted by MOmoney
That would kickass that would be much better the the corvette hell ya

Don't get too excited, because Lutz has a project Corvette that is called Viper Killer. I will bet they will be right there with the Viper and the GT-40. It is good to see Ford back in the fight.

Brad

the competition between the GT40 and the Viper would be much more meaningful to me than against the Corvette. the corvette has evolved so much in the time that it has been around, if it keeps on this curve, it could be the top contender in quite a few categories... the new Z06 is faster and has better handleing than the old corvette racecars did. where as, the new gt40 will most likely get whooped on by a vintage one set up for the same thing. the viper is the wildcard in a race like this. we know what it can do, we know that they sell... but now there will be three major american car companies that have cars in relatively the same class to race... i think that i am just babbleing now... so i'll stop... the new competition that will be around in 2003 will be great!

The old GT-40's are very fast. So are the old Corvette Grand Sports. The Viper can't really contend at that level, it's just too heavy and doesn't have good enough suspension.

The C5 has very good suspension, and there is a lot of weight to be trimmed in that car. The new GT-40 is way too heavy compared to the old ones, but still considerably lighter than either of the front engined competition.

Originally posted by Cbass
The old GT-40's are very fast. So are the old Corvette Grand Sports. The Viper can't really contend at that level, it's just too heavy and doesn't have good enough suspension.

The C5 has very good suspension, and there is a lot of weight to be trimmed in that car. The new GT-40 is way too heavy compared to the old ones, but still considerably lighter than either of the front engined competition.

CBass:

You are telling us that the old GS and GT-40 had better suspensions that the current Vipers? Are you talking race cars or street cars? There weren't enough GT-40's produced to call them street cars. What are you smoking?

The current Gen 2 Vipers have tested at 1.03 G's with the stock coil-overs (when was the last time a C5 or Z06 pulled that?). I understand tha the new SRT-10 wil equal those skidpad numbers, and will be even more forgiving than previous Vipers.

If you are talking racing, my friend converted a street GTS to an ALMS race car and placed 7th in the GTS class at Daytona and Sebring a couple of years ago (as a privateer).

The new GT-40 is targeting a weight of 3,000 pounds, so how is that too heavy? It would be very difficult for a street Viper or a C5 to strip off that much weight.

Please clarify what you are talking about?

Brad

I must confess, I haven't done too much looking into the 2nd gen Viper suspension. I do know that the current Vipers do not have as good suspension as the C5. They both weigh in at about 3300 lbs. My 924 weighs about 2400. Thats about the right weight. You can really feel the difference in the way the car responds, a light car is more nimble, brakes better, and has a better power to weight ratio.

IMO, a 3000 lb car is about 500lbs overweight.

My 2600lb 924S based 968 replica will murder any of cars we have been discussing, and it only has 400 hp. 450 ftlbs of torque too.

I'm going to be the first bitch to get that GT-40. That is the tightest shit that Ford makes damn it. The damn Mustangs are fucking awesome, but the fucking GT-40 is better. KIck some asssss GT-40.

My question is, how does a thread about the remaking of a legendary Ford race car attract 3 or 4 different whiggers? This thing is a hotrod, not a rice burner :D

Hey, did ya know the new Triton V10 weighs less than a 302? SOHC, EFI... A guy put on in a Mustang, and added 20lbs to the weight of the stock car. It had the V6 in it before.

I think this would look good in a Cobra replica, give it a Tremec 6 speed, you have 310hp in a 2400lb Cobra. That's the sort of weight you need, because it does get hard to put down more than 400hp in a car that light, but you still get better acceleration than something like a Viper or Z06, plus the braking and cornering advantages.

I just hope ford dont go ruinin the memory of the old one with sum shitty half assed attempt to cash in on its heritage wit this new one

They are going about it differently than the old GT-40, emphasizing power and comfort, instead of light weight, and responsiveness. It's supposed to be a Corvette/Viper killing flagship, not a competition car. If you want the comp car, get a race Saleen S7.

yeh but the old gt40 was so great because it was pure. The new one is in danger of being just like most others, boring yet fast. the original did only wot it was supposed to do, go very very fast. Oh, and kick ferrari's ass:sun:

I think the new GT-40 kicks ass to.....heres a pic

Yeah, it's nice. I think there should be a lightweight version with stiff suspension for enthusiasts and racers. The GT-40 Club Racer or something...

ye that wud be a good idea. the normal one for selling in high(ish) numbers. And a special edition to keep in spirit with the old GT40

From what I hear, it's supposed to be a pretty limited run, not more than a few thousand a year.

i'm looking forward to seeing what they do for a race version, that should be... just... *drool*

You must remember that the powerplant most talked about is the 5.4 wit supercharger. That would give it less tuner potential than a Viper or Vette. Also, the Cobra R only did 0-60 in 4.8 (Motor Trend) I'd only expect 0-60 in 4.0. These cars have the same base engine. Long live the Viper.

Yeah, but all that weight on the rear wheels... and don't forget, there is a whole aftermarket built on ripping off those blowers and putting on turbos. 800hp would not be unthinkable out of a DOHC 5.4...

With a 5.4 DOHC, you shouldn't need any turbo or NOS. Dam Basterds. I will personaly kill the first person to put NOS in the GT40. DIE DIE DIE

i'll help! we can make a mob! and have torches!... ok.. maybe not torches.:cool:

I am sure there will be some room for performance upgrades, but in most cases, I would bet that most owners won't do anything to their car. It is a car that is an instant classic. It has great performance, not the best on the planet, but way more than normal people are used to or would probably ever even use. It will be able to give any normal exotic a run for its money on the street. The chances of coming up against a Diablo or a 550 Maranello are probably pretty low.

The Ford GT is more in the class of the Viper, 360 Ferrari, and the new Lamborghini Gallardo. Up against any of those, I think it would give a good race and maybe even a surprise or two in stock trim.

After 3 or 4 years of production, if they make that many, I am sure there will be those that need more horsepower and want to make a statement with the Ford GT. Then you will start to see the serious performance mods.

But for the first 1000 or so made, they will be collector cars that will bring big bucks on the open market.

I don't understand why ford doesn't put a stroker engine in it. i seen actually pictures of a gt 40 at mustang unlimited. and my god, you don't know how short they are till you see a guy next to it (gt-40 = 40 inches in height) Now what about the GT-90? 90 inches? Maybe the new ford gt won't be 40 inches... maybe that's why there dropping the 40.

I agree with the old ones being better. What else could make 400hp for 24 hours, STRAIT! Vipers (I loathe vipers) wouldn't be able to idle for even 24 hours. and The ZO6 (btw one of the lightest v-8 powered cars ever) won't be able to do it either.

Originally posted by MOE20

SO WHERE IS DODGE AND GM MOTORS NOW

FORD THE GREATEST AMERICAN CAR EVER NOW WITH THE GT-90 AND GT-40
(CENTER OF EARTH)

well put, funny how ford is called under powered but the gt-40 and gt-90 will destroy any dodge or gm in its way.

chevy corvette is now slower than a dodge and ford!!!!:lol:

ford forever:bigthumb: