ZR1 vs Ford GT
11-22-2017, 11:31 AM
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That is not entirely correct. Multimatic did not design the new GT. They do assemble the production versions though, mainly because of their experience with working with carbon fiber, which is what the GT's body panels and structure are made of.
11-22-2017, 11:51 AM
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I hope to see a new GT (in person) in my lifetime. But I'll probably see a few ZR1s. Maybe even own one. Can't really say which is faster. But the GT has a lot into it and (hopefully) costs a lot more than the ZR1. Looking forward to seeing them battle it out though!!
11-22-2017, 03:46 PM
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11-22-2017, 04:51 PM
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11-22-2017, 08:02 PM
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Source was Ford. Before you laugh that off, it's been several months since they said this so don't you think Mclaren would have raised bloody Hell were it not true? I forget the track, maybe COTA? Anyway, they said it was a full second faster than the Mclaren and up over two seconds on the F488.
The Ford GT was benchmarked against the 488 and McLaren 675LT and Ford published times that showed it beating those two cars. NOT the 720S. I know the article you are referring to now. The Ford GT has not beaten a 720S on any track yet.
11-23-2017, 12:23 PM
#48
Okay, I am not laughing, I do however know you are incorrect.
The Ford GT was benchmarked against the 488 and McLaren 675LT and Ford published times that showed it beating those two cars. NOT the 720S. I know the article you are referring to now. The Ford GT has not beaten a 720S on any track yet.
The Ford GT was benchmarked against the 488 and McLaren 675LT and Ford published times that showed it beating those two cars. NOT the 720S. I know the article you are referring to now. The Ford GT has not beaten a 720S on any track yet.
11-23-2017, 02:39 PM
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11-24-2017, 10:03 AM
#50
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Okay, I am not laughing, I do however know you are incorrect.
The Ford GT was benchmarked against the 488 and McLaren 675LT and Ford published times that showed it beating those two cars. NOT the 720S. I know the article you are referring to now. The Ford GT has not beaten a 720S on any track yet.
The Ford GT was benchmarked against the 488 and McLaren 675LT and Ford published times that showed it beating those two cars. NOT the 720S. I know the article you are referring to now. The Ford GT has not beaten a 720S on any track yet.
11-24-2017, 11:47 AM
#51
I hope to see a new GT (in person) in my lifetime. But I'll probably see a few ZR1s. Maybe even own one. Can't really say which is faster. But the GT has a lot into it and (hopefully) costs a lot more than the ZR1. Looking forward to seeing them battle it out though!!
Spoke with the owner who said it drives great. Keep in mind that the gas mileage is lousy, especially considering it’s a V6. That’s because they keep the they need to keep the turbos spooled up to prevent noticeable throttle lag.
Unfortunately, not worth over six times the cost of my 2016 A8 Z06.
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11-24-2017, 12:05 PM
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11-26-2017, 08:13 PM
#53
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Saw a GT at Lime Rock’s Labor Day weekend event. White with blue stripes. Definitely a spectacular looking car. Beats most any car for looks.
Spoke with the owner who said it drives great. Keep in mind that the gas mileage is lousy, especially considering it’s a V6. That’s because they keep the they need to keep the turbos spooled up to prevent noticeable throttle lag.
Unfortunately, not worth over six times the cost of my 2016 A8 Z06.
Spoke with the owner who said it drives great. Keep in mind that the gas mileage is lousy, especially considering it’s a V6. That’s because they keep the they need to keep the turbos spooled up to prevent noticeable throttle lag.
Unfortunately, not worth over six times the cost of my 2016 A8 Z06.
But you can buy a 2006 Z06 for about $30k all day long that was $60k new.
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