The New Ford GT

[Mark Worthington]

The web site lists the gearbox as an RBT 6-speed, not a Ricardo. And still no mention of vehicle weight in the specs. My guess is 3,100 pounds +/- 25 pounds.

 

[Colin Dalzell]

I happen to be on the Ford GT email list and got this URL from Ford this morning.

Ford GT

Interesting!

 

[Gary Gibbs]

Ah a good idea for a challenge. Guess the weight contest!

I am in for 3400 lbs. Who is going to keep track of the guesses?

 

[Ron Earp]

3525, Hershal and I were just discussing this, we actually said no way in hell under 3600. You folks know Ford...

 

[Adam C.]

What? Just because the 03 cobra wieghs 3600lbs and the 05 is said to be pushing 3800. Not to mention the 04 F150 is 400+ lbs over weight.

Still, I'm a hopless idealist, how about 3,100.

 

I'll say 3450.

 

[Howard Jones]

I bet that it's 1000lb more than a GTD so that makes it 3550, more or less the same as a corvette.

 

I reckon north of 4000. Those 'theme park' wheels have got to be at least 500 a corner. regards

 

Corvette Z06 actually weighs in right near 3100 even with half tank of gas on scales at Sebring. I would venture that Ford will keep the car nearer the 3100 pound mark for the GT.

racinfd

 

[Ron Earp]

I'm with you Frankenstang, Ford is hopeless with weight control. GM seems okay, I know the Z06 is fairly reasonable. All of Ford's SVT and performance cars need to diet, the SVT Focus too! 3525 if they are lucky!

R

 

[Bob Putnam]

Hey! My Focus weighs in at a "svelt" 2600 lbs.

I remember when a Mini weighed 1400 lbs and a VW, 1600 lbs.

And I weighed 140. <G>

 

[Ian K]

I'm gonna go with a hair over 3200.
The RBT weighs about 165, and the
supercharged 5.4 probably near 700.

Ian

 

[Bill Bayard]

I'm gonna go with my age, 3150!


Bill

 

I'll go in at 2950lbs. I don't think they'r e going to tip te 3000lb mark. It will be made of more exotic materials than the Vette and will cost at least 2 to 2.5 times that of a vette, but will be that much more exclusive for it.

TAZ

 

[Gary Gibbs]

I understand that they are currently using a very rigid oil pan with dry sump to maintain bottom end stiffness. Motor is still all aluminum. Output is 550 HP. They are using a Ricardo transaxle because of cost (???? can this be true). They are over budget on the weight (whatever the budget is??).

 

[Gary Gibbs]

Rumor has it that the weight target is 3300 lbs and they are currently at 3600 lbs. Maybe my estimate was too low

The price has gone up to $135,000 and they expect a dealer addition of $25,000.

This is from a good source.

 

[Des]

Rumor has it that we may not see it "down under" and that all will be built "molly dooker" drive.
Des

 

[Gary Gibbs]

I would believe this as I also heard the number of vehicles built was going to be less because of costs, etc. In other words they are going for lower production volume with higher cost than initially anticipated.

 

If that price and weight are correct , one might as well buy the gallardo for a little more. It will certainly outperform the car with as it weighs 600 lbs less, same hp, and 4wd. Also, since Audi now runs Lamborghini, I'll bet its quality will out do Ford.

I was hoping for 3000 lbs and no more than $100000.

 

[Ron Earp]

We need a betting pool on the weight and an agreed on source to settle the matter. What say folks?

It seems hopeless for Ford to get this thing down to a fighting weight. With most GT40s around 2200-2300 lbs the new one doesn't stand a chance on the track.

Ron