Outwardly similar to the renowned Ford GT40 race cars of the 1960s, the 2005-2006 Ford GT is larger, wider and 3 inches higher than the GT40 for increased passenger comfort, but the similarities are really only as deep as the GT’s voluptuous aluminum skin. Built on an aluminum space-frame chassis, the GT was designed by Camilo Pardo, the head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio, with performance development in the prototype stage by Carroll Shelby, the man who was crucial in making the GT40 the legend it is today.
Power is by a mid-engined supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 rated at 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. A Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle translates that power into exhilarating zero-to-60 times of 3.7 seconds and a top speed near 200 MPH, while Brembo Anti-Lock vented disc brakes provide substantial stopping power. This 2005 Ford GT presents in classic fashion with Midnight Blue Metallic paint and boasts all four options available on the GT: contrasting Le Mans stripes, forged alloy wheels, painted disc brake calipers and a McIntosh sound system.
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Brock, If you want to see one of those up close and personal, Joe Alcoke has one of them in his personal collection in New Bern.
ReplyDeleteThanks and is that open to the public?
DeleteI have always absolutely LOVED this car. I drooled on one up close and personal at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway a few years ago...red with white racing stripes.
ReplyDeleteIf I was filthy rich and could only have one Ford in my stable, this is the one.
Wonder what it will go for?
DeleteYes and no. He's happy for folks to see the cars but there is usually no one there.
ReplyDeleteI guess the answer is no in general terms. If someone is there cleaning or working on the cars they will show you around.
Thanks.
DeleteIf I only had the $$$$'s.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
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:) Don't we all.
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