However, its cockpit is barren to avoid distractions and it's difficult to enter and exit, so don't mistake it for a daily driver. Sure, the prohibitively priced Ford GT won't impress Ferrari and McLaren owners with its raw performance figures, but it'll shock and awe anyone who's privileged enough to drive it. The Ford GT is notable because it serves as the last model year of the limited-production road-going race car.
As a send-off to the marvelous machine that launched back in and to pay further homage to the five original GT prototypes that spawned the Le Mans winners, Ford introduces the GT '64 Prototype Heritage Edition. These extend from the racing stripe over the roof to the inch carbon-fiber wheels.
Inside, the carbon-fiber seats and sections of the dashboard are covered in Lightspeed Blue microsuede to go along with the same type of material, except in black, on the steering wheel and headliner.
Although that means most of us could never afford to own this exotic Ford, it's still fun to dream and fiddle with the configurator on the consumer site. We like the Frozen White exterior color paired with the Lightning Blue stripes that run over the top of the car. We'd also opt for the glossy carbon-fiber lower finish and inch wheels for an added dose of raciness. A set of blue brake calipers completes the look. Inside, we're drawn to the Light Speed interior trim, which covers the cabin with a mix of black leather and blue microsuede surfaces.
Unlike the supercharged V-8 in the previous-generation GT, the new car is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3. Pumping out horsepower and pound-feet of torque, the V-6 is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. While the last version we tested had a few less horses, it still posted supercar-worthy acceleration times.
Piloting the GT is surprisingly easy, and the big car feels light and agile from behind the wheel. Despite its performance potential, the ride isn't as punishing as you might imagine. The suspension rides just short of choppy over minor bumps, but it'll still transmit some harsh impacts through to the cabin. Preserving fossil fuels is the lowest priority when it comes to hypercars.
However, the Ford GT is one of the most efficient examples. The EPA estimates it'll earn 12 mpg city and 18 highway. Then again, the Ford has six fewer cylinders than the Lambo and 10 fewer than the Bugatti. Since we haven't tested any of these high-dollar machines on our mph fuel-economy route, which isn't part of our extensive testing regimen , we can't evaluate their real-world mpg.
Share This Article:. Follow Us Today:. Stephen Edelstein - Contributing Writer. First retail Chevy Corvette Z06 heads to auction. Viknesh Vijayenthiran - Editor. This Mustang chased Porsches for a living. BMW unveils color-changing paint based on e-reader tech. Gordon Murray T. Porsche to build engines for Singer? Motor Authority Newsletter Sign up to get the latest performance and luxury automotive news, delivered to your inbox daily!
Sign Up Today! Follow Us on Instagram motorauthority. Car Tech Features View All. Chicago Detroit. Frankfurt Geneva.
0コメント