The mustang isnt fords bestselling car, but it will be soon. The svt v8 produces 390 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with 390 poundsfeet of torque at 3500 rpm. Oct 29, 2019 the 760horsepower shelby gt500 is the most powerful factoryproduced car ford has ever made. One like our test car equipped with the new digital instrument cluster, power leather seats, the latest sync infotainment system, magneride dampers, and the gt. We finally got to drive fords new gt supercar, and holy crap. The lack of the brake vectoring youd find in a mclaren 720s or porsche 911 turbo put the onus on the driver to. The mustang shelby cobra made today is what many stang fans lust for. As youd hope, it does an excellent job of reminding the driver what the road is doing and how the car. After the death of walt hansgen in a jcar ford while testing at le mans in april. Superformance gt40 and cobra movie car test drive from ford v.
From interstate cruising, to rush hour traffic, to carving up mountain roads like i am now, ive spent several hours behind the wheel of the ford gt, and i cant find a weak spot in its game anywhere. Early issues with the car were apparent as the ford motor. The most powerful ford ever is as happy on a twisty track as it is on a drag strip, fox news. May 12, 2017 what you learn after driving the ford gt. Weve just tested a 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 on a test track, and it shot to 60 mph in 3. Lunn and his team had worked an engineering marvel to fit the larger engine in the midengine car while retaining aerodynamic integrity. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. And thats because the ford gt is all about packaging and aerodynamics and driving behaviour its a chassis car, not an engine car. They considered including the 238 hp rx8, 240 hp accord v.
Glenn drives one of his dream cars, the 2006 ford gt. Nov, 2017 the 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. The ford gt isnt just a sports car that races at le mans. But the ford gt may just have the most linear steering of any car ive tested, feedback is excellent, its well weighted, but, most of all, a specific amount of steering input has a. As youd hope, it does an excellent job of reminding the driver what the road is doing and how the car is responding to the road.
The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. A thinly disguised racecar in streetcar camouflage, the gt features bespoke engineering from tip to tail. Unmistakably still a mustang, fords hugely successful pony car has been given a round of updates for the 2018 model year, which sees more power from the big v8 engine, a new automatic. New zealander bruce mclaren was the initial test track driver as the car was put through its paces. Comparison car and driver test, december 1993 pony wars. Request a test drive for either a car or commercial vehicle here. Ken miles and phil remington flew from le mans to dearborn to test the car at the romeo test track. Defied my expectations of how i thought fords pony car could handle.
Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising. Find out how you can get behind the wheel of a ford vehicle for a test drive today. He played a key role in the development and success of the racing versions of the shelby cobra 289 in scca, usrrc and fia sports car racing between 1962 and 1965 as well as the daytona coupe and 427 versions of the cobra and the ford gt gt40. Pumping out 647 horsepower and 550 lbft of torque, the v6 is mated to a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission.
Unlike the supercharged v8 in the previousgeneration gt, the new car is equipped with a twinturbocharged 3. Ken miles was a race car driver hired by shelby as a test driver. For 2019, ford makes active exhaust standard equipment, and bundles a new 1,000watt audio system with some. When driver mario andretti crashed the car at le mans 1967, the cage is believed to have saved his life. Superformance gt40 and cobra movie car test drive from. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles. Le mans engineer ken miles and his role in 1966 race victory daily. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Pumping out 660 horsepower and 550 lbft of torque, the v6 is mated to a seven speed dualclutch automatic transmission.
Dec 22, 2005 it created the pony car genre, and after 40plus years of competition with the barracuda, camaro, firebird and others, its the only one left. As the mustangs odometer rolled past 40,000 miles, though, our preferences had yet to coalesce, the choice between the two still very much dependent on which brand youvesoldyoursoulto,accordingto 2016 ford mustang gt premium. With terrific traction, 500 horsepower, and a weight anticipated at less than 3400 pounds, we expect 0to60 times of about 3. Apr 20, 2011 when racing, a smaller steering wheel is fitted, but for todays test the widediameter, periodtype lies before the driver, with its ford gt boss reminding the driver that he is at the controls of what was then motor racings equivalent to a saturn v. The ford gt is an amazing car and so much fun to drive special thanks to.
In le mans that year, miles led in a ford gt40 mkii at the end of the race, with. At the test track, the automatics advantage was clear as it better harnessed the 460 horses and 420 lbft of fords latest and melodious 5. Plus, you wont have to worry about the car depreciating as fast as the mustang. Fiesta st, allnew fiesta st, focus rs, new mustang gt, mustang gt350r, ford gt road car and ford gt race car go headtohead in a staggered time trial around one lap of the 5. Bruce mclaren driving the ford gt40 during the 1966 le mans race. Ferrari seems to abruptly show ken miles deadly car crash. Ford motor company had been working to develop and perfect a 7liter 427 cubic inch engine. The new ford gt is technically wonderful, brilliant to drive, and to be admired. They mostly send it to rental car fleets, and sell it to buyers who care more about mustang coolness than. Ken miles, the driver behind fords victory over ferrari at. Jan 21, 2018 we take the ford gt to the le mans circuit in france, plus log full test numbers.
The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american automobile manufacturer ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the companys 2003 centenary. Detroit news auto columnist henry payne traveled to utah motorposrts campus to test the 2017 ford gt supercar. The gulf livery car i drove for this story was powered by a ford 427 v8 with fuel injection and a ceramic coated. Still, even in death, ken miles was an unsung racing hero. Ken miles, the driver behind fords victory over ferrari. Its entire reason for existence is to win le mans, and it was built. The camaro comes with antilock brakes, the mustang offers it as an option out test car had abs. Jan, 2014 i got a chance to drive a 2014 ford mustang gt, before the new model erases our memory of the highly influential and successful ninth generation 2005 2014. That undercuts the ferrari 360 modena, a wonderful car that the gt should be able to leave in its dust. This happens on first clutch depression when the car has been shut off regardless if the car is in accessory mode or not. Jun 19, 2017 glenn drives one of his dream cars, the 2006 ford gt. Testing out the superformance ford gt40, which was featured in ford v.
The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is no onetrick pony. The great mix of style and performance, a mustang staple more embellished than ever. This generation of ford gt was built in model years 2005 and 2006. The pretty highs and hot lows of driving a replica vintage race car.
Miles died in a testing accident in the jcar later to become the mk iv at riverside ca raceway just two months later. In a new video from ford performance, filmed at the motorland race circuit near barcelona, spain, the ford f150 raptor. The ford gt40 is a highperformance endurance racing car. Jan 02, 2019 the gt with the automatic gets 162519 mpg and 18 mpg with the 6speed. Heres what we thought of the ford s updated mustang gt during our first drive. Heres what we thought of the fords updated mustang gt during our first drive.
Interestingly, the first seven produced had a vin number beginning with ford gt, while the cars after those had a vin beginning with ford gt40. Finally, after 10 years ford managed to get the mustang gt 5. Superformance gt40 and cobra movie car test drive from ford v ferrari. Id quickly swap its boring black wheels for some sleek basketweave alloys. This one is my favourite drivers car of the big three, because it feels the most lively at the tips of your fingers and toes. Oct 29, 2019 there were about 20 cars to test on the track and road at this event. Kenneth henry miles 1 november 1918 17 august 1966 was a british sports car racing. This is the 2018 ford mustang gt premium equipped with the 10 speed automatic transmission. He was tasked by henry ford ii to build a car to defeat ferrari at the. The 2017 ford gt may have faults, but you need to be an f1 driver to figure them out. There were about 20 cars to test on the track and road at this event. Caranddriver 2018 ford mustang gt manual test reddit. You dont need a masters degree to become a test car driver, but it helps if you have a love for cars and excellent mechanical knowhow. Mustang is available as either a fastback coupe or convertible, each with.
Driving the shelby gt500, the most powerful car ford has ever. We, and a few hundred thousands others, are glad its still here. Climb inside our screaming yellow test car, and what you. Mar 29, 2010 2011 ford mustang gt test drive in the face of increased competition, ford revitalizes the original pony car with two allnew engines. With terrific traction, 500 horsepower, and a weight. With the exception of the bastardized pinto that became the mustang ii, ford s pony car hasnt strayed from the original blend of herbs and spices that made it a hit in 1965. Dec 28, 2018 you dont need a masters degree to become a test car driver, but it helps if you have a love for cars and excellent mechanical knowhow. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. Its a nice compromise for someone who uses their mustang as. The 760horsepower shelby gt500 is the most powerful factoryproduced car ford has ever made. Horsepower is nothing if the rest of the car makes. Driving the shelby gt500, the most powerful car ford has. If youve spent the last year following our longterm test of the2015 ford mustang gt, you know.
Read the latest updates in our longterm road test of the 2015 ford mustang gt as our editors live with this car for a year. The lack of the brake vectoring youd find in a mclaren 720s or porsche 911 turbo put the onus on the driver to properly place the. Pumping out 660 horsepower and 550 lbft of torque, the v6 is mated to a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission. Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. New ford mustang could offer v8 hybrid power and allwheel drive. We finally get the chance to take it for a test drive in southern california. As for crashworthiness, especially important in a car like this, the nhtsa gives the mustang five stars overall, with five stars in every test. The 2006 ford mustang lineup probably seems more complicated than it really is. While the french do a healthy business in shrugs and even, when equipped, mustache twirls, they are for the most part an undemonstrative people.
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by ford as part of frontal crash test verification. As a direct result of miles death, the car was renamed the ford mk iv and outfitted with a steel rollover cage. The second generation ford gt became available for the 2017 model year. May 25, 2018 the mustang isnt fords bestselling car, but it will be soon. The ford mustang was redesigned for the 2015 model year. The basics youre probably familiar with, but lets go for a brief recap because theres a reason the controversial v6 is the right engine for this car. Cobra comes shod with p27540r17 tires and loaded with special interior and exterior trim. He became the chief test driver of shelbyamerican in 1963.
Dec 17, 2017 today we take a look at the brand new 2018 ford mustang gt premium. We take the ford gt to the le mans circuit in france, plus log full test numbers. Mar 11, 2020 defied my expectations of how i thought ford s pony car could handle. Apply to delivery driver, business development representative, fordlincoln veteran careers program and more. I got a chance to drive a 2014 ford mustang gt, before the new model erases our memory of the highly influential and successful ninth generation 2005 2014. Our resident pro driver, randy pobst, had reported issues with the damping and. The gulf livery car i drove for this story was powered by a ford 427 v8 with fuel injection and a ceramic coated bundle of snakes exhaust system good for. Ford tested the engine in a north american imsa gt race car and discovered it. The ford gt is built for the track, ready for the street and very nice garage. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. Test car drivers typically work for major auto manufacturers, drive at high speeds for several hours a day, and traverse obstacle courses that require expert driving ability and quick reflexes.
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