The Learning Channel Ford Concept Car
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Burning Brakes
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The Learning Channel Ford Concept Car
Just wonder if anybody caught the last "Rides" program with the new Ford Shelby Concept car debut. This design is smokin. I have to say If they bring this car out at an affordable price GM better quite literally get it in gear!
More pictures http://popularmechanics.com/automoti...2/index2.phtml
Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)
Length 173.7 (4413 mm)
Width 74.6 (1834 mm)
Height 46.0 (1168 mm)
Wheelbase 100.0 (2540 mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598 mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558 mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903 mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970 mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150 mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lb est.
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4 L V10
Max RPM 7500 rpm
Horsepower 605 @ 6750 rpm
Torque 501 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1
More pictures http://popularmechanics.com/automoti...2/index2.phtml
Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)
Length 173.7 (4413 mm)
Width 74.6 (1834 mm)
Height 46.0 (1168 mm)
Wheelbase 100.0 (2540 mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598 mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558 mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903 mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970 mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150 mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lb est.
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4 L V10
Max RPM 7500 rpm
Horsepower 605 @ 6750 rpm
Torque 501 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1
Last edited by Tombone; Sep 22, 2004 at 09:38 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05
I did see this as well. It is amazing how they go about the design. I also agree, that if the Shelby gr1 is under $60,000 GM will will have its hands full. Somehow, I doubt it will be under $60,000 with the name Shelby attached.
Drifting
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I would assume that it will price between the cobra and the GT. I bet it slides in right between the Vette z06 and the Viper price wise.
IMO it will be a car to watch.
I'm not sure I like the way the rear tires flare out so wide?
IMO it will be a car to watch.
I'm not sure I like the way the rear tires flare out so wide?
Melting Slicks
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Does it seem that Ford is finally understanding the consumer? I can't speak much about their current daily driver type cars but the Cobra and now this concept car not only get the gawkers' appeal but it also opens people's cheque books for a deposit. GM management better not be sleeping well at night - they have Toyota wanting to be number 1 and now Ford is drawing people in with their new vehicles.
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From: Austin TX
Let's see - Ford's latest concept, debuts at Pebble Beach, Carroll Shelby is there with his name on the car -- oh yeah, this will go for less than $60,000. Ford can get $150K for the GT- this new car will not be any less than $100K - $150K - more likely the later depending upon the power - which wasn't mentioned in the show.
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Burning Brakes
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more pictures http://popularmechanics.com/automoti...2/index2.phtml
Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)
Length 173.7 (4413 mm)
Width 74.6 (1834 mm)
Height 46.0 (1168 mm)
Wheelbase 100.0 (2540 mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598 mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558 mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903 mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970 mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150 mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lb est.
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4 L V10
Max RPM 7500 rpm
Horsepower 605 @ 6750 rpm
Torque 501 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1
Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)
Length 173.7 (4413 mm)
Width 74.6 (1834 mm)
Height 46.0 (1168 mm)
Wheelbase 100.0 (2540 mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598 mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558 mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903 mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970 mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150 mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lb est.
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4 L V10
Max RPM 7500 rpm
Horsepower 605 @ 6750 rpm
Torque 501 lb-ft @ 5550 rpm
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1
Last edited by Tombone; Sep 22, 2004 at 09:41 PM.
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From: Covina CA
You guys are dreaming...have you ever priced out a Carroll Shelby Series 1. I've seen them as high as $175,000 and a 1999 used one for $110,000. Shelby America Inc isn't into mass marketing, they'll make a high performance car for a select few that can afford it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Some where in Ontario Canada
Originally Posted by BowtieDiva70
Why do people insist on putting pictures of other cars on here, that are the Vette's competition??? 
