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2017 Ford GT confirmed with 647 hp, 216 mph top speed

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By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Published January 25, 2017

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Ford Motor Company has finally revealed some of the performance specs for its new GT supercar.

 

We can confirm that the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 fitted to the car makes 647 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 550 pound-feet of torque at 5,900 rpm, with 90 percent of that torque figure coming up at 3,500 rpm. We also know via the EPA that the car returns 11 mpg city, 18 highway and 14 combined, which is worse than the fuel economy of the V-10-powered Dodge Viper.

 

The mid-mounted engine features a 9.0:1 compression ratio and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Drive is to the rear wheels only, via a limited-slip differential.

 

The top speed is 216 mph, making the GT the fastest production car in Ford history. We dont have a figure for acceleration but most of the cars in this class will hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds or less and we have no doubt that the same will be true for the GT.

 

The dry weight is 3,053.84 pounds, which is quite a bit more than the 2,712-lb dry weight of the 666-hp McLaren 675LT, though in Fords own testing the GT proved quicker around a track.

 

During testing, Ford pitted a GT against a 675LT as well as a Ferrari 458 Speciale in a race against the clock at Canadas Calabogie Motorsports Park. With the same driver for each of the cars, the GT clocked a time of 2:09.8 around the 3.1-mile track. The McLarens time was 2:10.8 and the Ferraris 2:12.9.

 

This was no independent test so the figures shouldnt be taken at face value. However, they do provide a benchmark in which future tests can be measured against. Were sure if Ford isnt willing to deliver a GT for testing some owners will.

 

The Blue Oval praises the cars active aerodynamics and suspension for helping to deliver the superior track times. These systems, honed on the race track, are designed to make the car perform with optimum downforce, drag and balance at any speed. These can be adjusted via the cars driving modes selector, which includes a Track mode.

 

In Track mode, the suspension is firmed, the fuel flow is raised and the car is also lowered by 50 millimeters. The active aerodynamics also come to life, with air channels up front becoming sealed so that more air is fed to high-pressure downforce channels further back in the body. The rear wing also extends, adding to the downforce and serving as an air brake during heavy breaking maneuvers.

 

Production of the GT is being handled by Canadas Multimatic in Markham, Ontario. The cars are being built at a rate of 250 per year and the first examples have already been delivered.

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I heard Ford employee morale was low because they only got a $9000 bonus. They all wanted enough to buy a new Ford GT. LOL

Morale is low for many reasons beyond profit sharing

 

BTW fun fact regarding that, if you've worked at MAP in the last 3 years you haven't gotten the full dollar amount in profit sharing. I wouldn't be surprised if we only got a third of that. Probably going to happen next year too.

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Morale is low for many reasons beyond profit sharing

 

BTW fun fact regarding that, if you've worked at MAP in the last 3 years you haven't gotten the full dollar amount in profit sharing. I wouldn't be surprised if we only got a third of that. Probably going to happen next year too.

You should be happy. I haven't gotten any profit sharing since 1992.

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