Factory Five's Quasi-Clone
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Lynn Larsen
Lynn Larsen
Re: Factory Five\'s Quasi-Clone
All we need, another competitor for the Porsche G50s out there, right?
. I would see this as a more affordable competitor to the Ultima really. I think the people who are drawn to the GT40 are motivated by a different set of factors than those drawn to midengine sports car in general.
Although there are some similarities to a GT40 (and I guess you'd have to work at not having any since it is the quintessential midengine sports car), I think it looks more like the Daytona Prototypes of the GrandaAm series.
Lynn
All we need, another competitor for the Porsche G50s out there, right?
. I would see this as a more affordable competitor to the Ultima really. I think the people who are drawn to the GT40 are motivated by a different set of factors than those drawn to midengine sports car in general.Although there are some similarities to a GT40 (and I guess you'd have to work at not having any since it is the quintessential midengine sports car), I think it looks more like the Daytona Prototypes of the GrandaAm series.
Lynn
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Adam
I've seen lot's worse...but I am disappointed over
their final choice. Obviously styling is a subjective
issue, but I think they tried to incorporate too many
elements of different vehicles.
To me the real tragedy lies in the fact that if not
for Caroll Shelby's ego/greed, this would have been a
GT40 replica.
MikeD
Adam
I've seen lot's worse...but I am disappointed over
their final choice. Obviously styling is a subjective
issue, but I think they tried to incorporate too many
elements of different vehicles.
To me the real tragedy lies in the fact that if not
for Caroll Shelby's ego/greed, this would have been a
GT40 replica.
MikeD
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Looks like they've made progress since their last press release.
Lynn, I think you hit it with their target market. I've been going back and forth between a '40 and an Ultima, I like both for different reasons. But I'm detered by the expense. (With a new infant and some school loans, discretion is winning over impulse /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )
It would be nice to have a ~$40-50k performance car rather then a ~$70-80 performance car in the marketplace. More sound competition is a good thing. FF has a pretty solid business model and following.
Although a v8 is more practical, the ripping silk sound of a v12 would be more in character with that car /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The one thing I really like about the '40 is the engine bay with a plexi top. A styling statement that the Ultima misses IMHO.
Looks like they've made progress since their last press release.
Lynn, I think you hit it with their target market. I've been going back and forth between a '40 and an Ultima, I like both for different reasons. But I'm detered by the expense. (With a new infant and some school loans, discretion is winning over impulse /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )
It would be nice to have a ~$40-50k performance car rather then a ~$70-80 performance car in the marketplace. More sound competition is a good thing. FF has a pretty solid business model and following.
Although a v8 is more practical, the ripping silk sound of a v12 would be more in character with that car /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The one thing I really like about the '40 is the engine bay with a plexi top. A styling statement that the Ultima misses IMHO.
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It could just be the photo, but it sure doesn't look to have much rear tire.
Agree with JWhat, it's fine up to the B-pillar but I don't care for the rear styling. I can appreciate that they were probably trying to maximize visibility out the rear window, but the "end result" doesn't work too well, IMHO.
It could just be the photo, but it sure doesn't look to have much rear tire.
Agree with JWhat, it's fine up to the B-pillar but I don't care for the rear styling. I can appreciate that they were probably trying to maximize visibility out the rear window, but the "end result" doesn't work too well, IMHO.
Howard Jones
Supporter
Re: Factory Five\'s Quasi-Clone
I like it without the bodywork....... Except the chevy.....and the quad exaust, and the big trans tunnel between the seats, and the....... Well I like the windshield..........
I like it without the bodywork....... Except the chevy.....and the quad exaust, and the big trans tunnel between the seats, and the....... Well I like the windshield..........
Re: Factory Five\'s Quasi-Clone
Ian
The latest change increased wheelbase from 95 to 98"....
so I suspect hanging a GT40 body would not be easy.
MikeD
Ian
The latest change increased wheelbase from 95 to 98"....
so I suspect hanging a GT40 body would not be easy.
MikeD
Re: Factory Five\'s Quasi-Clone
MikeD,
I know, but I wonder if the suspension mounts can be relocated
3" back. There seems to be some room, and according to Factory
Five, all they did was move it 3" forward from the last design.
(edit) Correction, they added 3" between the driver's
compartment and the wheels. I wonder if it can be cut
and rewelded ...
Ian
MikeD,
I know, but I wonder if the suspension mounts can be relocated
3" back. There seems to be some room, and according to Factory
Five, all they did was move it 3" forward from the last design.
(edit) Correction, they added 3" between the driver's
compartment and the wheels. I wonder if it can be cut
and rewelded ...
Ian
Re: Factory Five\'s Quasi-Clone
Yuck! Kind of reminds me of what they call a 'decaf skinny latte' at Starbucks... A "why bother"!
Yuck! Kind of reminds me of what they call a 'decaf skinny latte' at Starbucks... A "why bother"!
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A total non starter pour moi.
A total non starter pour moi.
Ron Earp
Admin
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It appears to me that they got a rear glass from some "semi-rare" domestic car, I don't know what, just something that everyone would not recognize, then designed the entire rear of the car around it. The end result is, as mentioned, good to the B Pillar then goes to hell. IMHO of course.
It appears to me that they got a rear glass from some "semi-rare" domestic car, I don't know what, just something that everyone would not recognize, then designed the entire rear of the car around it. The end result is, as mentioned, good to the B Pillar then goes to hell. IMHO of course.
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It's interesting how many cars that I thought were jaw-dropping gorgeous 5 years ago just don't cut it for me any more. I've been spoilt by the uncompromising lines of the GT40 me thinks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Anyone dare to guess how flexible one might have to be to get in to and out of this car given the lack of GT40 style cut-outs in the roof?
It's interesting how many cars that I thought were jaw-dropping gorgeous 5 years ago just don't cut it for me any more. I've been spoilt by the uncompromising lines of the GT40 me thinks. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Anyone dare to guess how flexible one might have to be to get in to and out of this car given the lack of GT40 style cut-outs in the roof?