2017 ford gt car and driver

The 2017 ford gt hes piloting, the car in which im riding shotgun, swallows it whole. Unfortunately, it was only produced for two years before being. Though it rides comfortably and its available ecoboost engines provide some real punch, the sevenseat explorer fails to stand out against its more practical and refined competitors. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The 2017 ford gt is a car so exclusive its not even built by ford. May 12, 2017 whats better than owning a 2005 ford gt for 12 years. Ford s fabulous gt takes its lucky, if cramped, pilot right back. The second generation ford gt became available for the 2017 model year. The ford gt was introduced in england on april 1, 1964. We just wrapped up a 40,000mile longterm relationship with a 2016 5. The 2017 ford gt is a remarkable car, not just for what it does but also. As a drivers car, its strong suits are surprisingly strong traction, a weighty, honest and wellpaced steering rack and a chassis that. After a series of disappointing results from john wyer, ford turned the program over to le manswinning driver and legendary car builder carroll shelby.

The ford gts first victory was recorded at the 1965 daytona 2000, its. Fords fabulous gt takes its lucky, if cramped, pilot right back to le mans. Introducing the next generation of supercar the 2018 ford gt. When said driver was turned loose in each car on the same day on canadas calabogie. The gt is truly a race car adapted for road use, with everything built. The gt road car and race car were developed at the same time, so the cockpit is. Ford raced the original gt40 in the 1960s, and that car quickly became an icon in the eyes of ford enthusiasts. Mar 28, 2017 allnew ford gt supercar delivers five drive modes for optimised performance on road and track 28mar2017 cologne, germany allnew ford gt comes equipped with five drive modes that enable the driver to quickly tune performance to almost any condition from street to track to inclement weather. Ford mustang ecoboost ecoboost premium v6 v8 without magnetic ride control suspension 2017, str. We finally got to drive fords new gt supercar, and holy crap. Brad keselowskis 2017 ford gt 66 heritage edition is now up. We take the ford gt to the le mans circuit in france, plus log full test numbers.

The gt on fords detroit show stand rolled on normal aluminum wheels, in contrast to the mustang shelby gt350r sitting nearby. A muscle car is a passion purchase, so beyond slight differences. If you are using your daily driver car or truck for occasional towing duty, you are looking for that ideal sweet spot where the weekday commute is comfortable and. With a light yet powerful design, this is what true innovation looks like, the gt gives you the purest driving experience. Frisella is a big lambo fan, but says the new ford gt is on par withif not better thanhis beloved italian supercars.

The 2017 ford gt promises to be a drivers car with the racing pedigree and racing technology to put it among the most elite of todays supercars. After joining the ford gt racing program in late 2015, the team inquired about getting a ford gt from raj nair, ford executive vp among other titles, and the answer was yes. The ford gt40 was a purposebuilt car that was designed to put enzo ferrari in his place at le mans, and it did just that. Read our full impressions from behind the wheel of the allnew ford gt supercar. There are still 250 available, with orders for those being taken early next year. Dec 06, 2016 in the hot seat is joey hand, who, with codrivers sebastien bourdais and dirk muller, helped pilot the number 68 ford gt lm gte to gte class victory at the 2016 24 hours of le mans. May 12, 2017 what you learn after driving the ford gt. The 2017 ford gt is the automakers new twoseat midengine supercar. Fords fabulous gt takes its lucky, if cramped, pilot right back. Allnew ford gt supercar delivers five drive modes for optimised performance on road and track. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. The gt skates over the pavement, clearing it by just 2. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2017 ford mustang.

Its austere interior puts the focus on driving, with seats fixed into position and. The 2017 ford gt promises to be a driver s car with the racing pedigree and racing technology to put it among the most elite of todays supercars. The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american automobile manufacturer ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the companys 2003 centenary. The 2017 mustang is a good pick if youre shopping for a used sports car.

Ford also said this test car was a prototype, so while we waited for the rain to stop, the delivery driver showed me how the car switches to track mode at the press of a button. Apr 24, 2017 read more and see photos at car and driver. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. Heres what you should know before you climb into the cockpit. Ford has another ferrari fighter on deck, and its incredible. With a light yet powerful design, this is what true innovation looks like, the gt gives you the purest. Included with this ford gt is the original ford gt sales kit, factory metal print of the gt, both keys, its window sticker, the titanium exhaust in its original box, and both car covers. The 17 things you need to know about the 2017 ford gt supercar. Having that background as a reference point when driving the new, le manswinning 2017 ford gt. With a droolworthy design and otherworldly performance, the 2020 gt is one of the most exclusive, expensive, and extraordinary cars that ford. However arrestingly beautiful the ford gt may be, the cars raison detre is very much inline with its gt40. T street driver or passenger side nonadjustable shock absorbers and struts by koni. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Nascars brad keselowski selling his 2017 ford gt heritage.

Finally, we get to see what the ford gt is capable ofyeah, its pretty sick. The ford mustangs face is familiar here at the car and driver office. In an effort to develop talent for its nascar program longterm, ford performance announced today it is formally initiating a multitiered nascar driver development program. One of fords rarest cars, a 2017 gt 66 heritage edition, is now up for sale make your best offer, gents. Nascar champ brad keselowski was clearly excited to take delivery of his ultrarare 2017 ford gt heritage edition, showing in a november 2017 tweet video of the factoryfresh car rolling off the. Ford would have us believe that the v6 is a better choice than the acrs big block v10. The carbon tub narrows dramatically toward the rear, and the driver. For more information, reach out to your ford gt concierge.

The first stage of that program will be a formal relationship with brad keselowski racing bkr and its nascar camping world truck series ncwts effort, where ford has signed chase briscoe as one of the. Allnew ford gt supercar delivers five drive modes for. The allnew 2017 ford gt takes on its predecessor, a 2005 ford gt, to see how these midengine machines compare in styling, performance, and longterm investment potential. Brad keselowskis 2017 ford gt 66 heritage edition is now. Whats better than owning a 2005 ford gt for 12 years. Nascar driver joey logano has new ford gt delivered racing news. In other words, the corvette zr1 stomped the ford gt and all but one of the cars in its class and the class above it. During a career that started fulltime in 1989 and ended in 2002, little worked with some of the most famous names to ever race under the ford banner. The basics youre probably familiar with, but lets go for a brief recap because theres a reason the controversial v6 is the right engine for this car. We now have official power ratings for the 2017 ford gt. Instead, ford engineered the pedals and steering wheel to adjust to the driver s position in the fixed seat. Pressing the comfort button allows the driver to soften the cars ride on bumpy roads by adjusting compression and.

May 11, 2017 the ford gt is a fabulous ontrack performer, using all of its 647 hp, with steering, suspension and brakes to match. Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. May 11, 2017 the allnew 2017 ford gt takes on its predecessor, a 2005 ford gt, to see how these midengine machines compare in styling, performance, and longterm investment potential. The ford gts first victory was recorded at the 1965 daytona 2000, its maiden race under shelby and his team. If youre like me you tend to scoff at terms like replica or tribute when tied to a classic car. The ford gt is a fabulous ontrack performer, using all of its 647 hp, with steering, suspension and brakes to match.

Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 060 mph 97. This is how car companies screw themselvesby being developed by the marketers. A few months later, the team each had their very own with bourdais car arriving just in time for christmas 2017. One of the 2017 ford gts first owners shows us how it. Dearborn abraham lincoln once wrote that we cannot escape history, and in the case of former ford driver chad little, why would he. The wellbalanced mustang is fun to drive and offers a range of muscular four, six, and eightcylinder engines. Veteran le mans racer and current ford chip ganassi racing driver stefan mucke is behind the wheel of the ford gt as he. In fact, it is one of the most hotly anticipated supercars to debut in recent years.