Ford GT video

shoeish · 02-03-2004, 06:58 PM

I watched the commercial over and over on the Tivo on superbowl sunday.

They put it online:
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/featu...?release=16812

I would give a kidney for that car.

look_ma · 02-03-2004, 08:49 PM

:drools:

That is realy realy nice, cool drifitng.

psycho- · 02-03-2004, 09:11 PM

Man, that car is sooo hot.

For those who don't respect the GT, I would have to say that you can't call yourself a "car guy".

InfiniteNothing · 02-03-2004, 09:17 PM

That is such an awsome car. I'd get one if I could afford it. Quarter mile under 12, top speed over 200mph and damn sexy. It is the one.

psycho- · 02-03-2004, 09:21 PM

Pre-production review from Dr. Jeremy Clarkson (Top Gear)

http://www.topgear.com/servlet/tg?DE...Number=01.html

Quote:

On the way back to the airport, I piled into the Lincoln hire care and followed the GT back down the motorway. And I had a funny feeling, one I hadn't had since I first encountered the Ferrari 355. I can't say whether Ford's efforts to fine-tune the suspension and steering will be successful, but I sort of don't care. Because even if it does turn out to be 10 per cent less dramatic than the Euro old hands, it still trounces them in perhaps the most important arena of them all. You may respect the Porsche 911 Turbo. You may like the Lamborghini Gallardo and you may love the Ferrari 360. But the Ford GT is a car you want.

nickel · 02-03-2004, 11:13 PM

OH - I LIKE!

i would give a kidney and then some for one of 'em.

ski · 02-03-2004, 11:21 PM

Hey, kinda OT here, but it's related to the Ford GT.

How much does a human kidney sell for on the market? I thought those were kinda like "I have two, here, have one" if you were a family member of someone in need.

If there's any money in kidney selling, I'd like to be driving one of these

nickel · 02-04-2004, 06:15 AM

didn't someone try to sell their kidney on ebay once?

johnnymk · 02-04-2004, 07:43 AM

"It wasn't even a contest," wrote Webster. "The Ford GT so completely dusted off its two highly recognized competitors (the Ferrari Stradale and Porsche 911 GT3) that if we wanted to make this a real challenge, we would have had to go way up the 'supercar' price ladder . . . The Ferrari and Porsche both require an upshift before 60 mph, but the Ford does not, which accounts for some of the huge sprint-time advantage."

rasetsu · 02-04-2004, 02:37 PM

There is no doubt that the GT40 is a pace car for an entire company. Kudos to Ford for making it happen. Now let's see how many people out there who can afford this car will choose a Ford over the status of a Lambo or a Ferrari.

When I saw that teaser ad, I thought it was a new C6 'Vette ad by the fender slit. I missed the full length ad. Thanks for posting the link!

Speaking of car ads, what did you guys think of the Dodge Magnum. It looked pretty good to me. I think Dodge needs to revitalize the Hemi Charger next.

psycho- · 02-04-2004, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rasetsu
There is no doubt that the GT40 is a pace car for an entire company. Kudos to Ford for making it happen. Now let's see how many people out there who can afford this car will choose a Ford over the status of a Lambo or a Ferrari.

The entire production run is already sold out for both US and EU allocations. This car is EXTREMELY popular in europe, where the GT commands respect from car enthusiats (esp. LeMans fans).

In any case, the entire European and American allocation for the GT was sold out within a few days after the initial annoucement...it's technically pointless to advertise the car. The ad's intended audience is for potential buyers of Ford's other vehicles.

Particularly, these important models are coming out:
Ford Futura (based on Mazda 6 platform)
Ford Freestyle and Five Hundred (based on Volvo S80 platform)

rasetsu · 02-04-2004, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by psycho-

The entire production run is already sold out for both US and EU allocations. This car is EXTREMELY popular in europe, where the GT commands respect from car enthusiats (esp. LeMans fans).

In any case, the entire European and American allocation for the GT was sold out within a few days after the initial annoucement...it's technically pointless to advertise the car. The ad's intended audience is for potential buyers of Ford's other vehicles.

Particularly, these important models are coming out:
Ford Futura (based on Mazda 6 platform)
Ford Freestyle and Five Hundred (based on Volvo S80 platform)

I stand corrected. How many cars is the initial production run? I thought Ford was planning to offer this as a standard production car like Dodge does with the Viper.

raimin · 02-04-2004, 06:09 PM

1500 per year

and just under 150K

InfiniteNothing · 02-04-2004, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnnymk
The Ferrari and Porsche both require an upshift before 60 mph, but the Ford does not, which accounts for some of the huge sprint-time advantage."

WOW Ford sure does love super tall gears. You realize there are 5 gears after that?

Nanotech9 · 02-05-2004, 12:18 AM

so? On teh bike i dont shift out of 1st till late in the 90mph range

OK OK, so being able to revv to 15k RPM's is cheating - i get it.

I think Ford is doing the heartige of the GT40 proud. The original was down-right, no holds barred, BAD TO THE BONE. You just couldn't touch those cars.... Looks like they did her right and have come out with another un-touchable. I REALLY want to see the new '40 entered in some races... hell, lets get it back in Lemans (if thats even possible). How cool would that be???

Jabberwocky · 02-11-2004, 12:45 AM

Cool, ford is building a very nice car. Those are some very wicked 0-60 times even for a 500hp car. I'm guessing it's pretty lightweight, and I'm guessing it's mid engine. The C6 vettes should be pretty cool too, lots of new technology in it and a new engine. The viper is still a monster, but I think Dodge needs to replace it soon, after all the design is 10+ years old.

Now if only they'd make lighter sports cars. The weight of newer cars has been going up steadily.

CynJon · 02-11-2004, 11:04 AM

Check out the Ford GT website...

They've got some excellent videos besides the "The One" commercial, including the making of "The One", "Trilogy" (which features the new mustang, the Ford GT, and the new Shelby Cobra), and a time-lapse video of the construction of a Ford GT--completely by hand. There's also a couple of clips of the original GT-40's during their domination of Le Mans in the '60's.

I love the line from the helicopter pilot from the making of "The One"..."I could always keep up with a car in a helicopter, until I shot the Ford GT..."

02-03-2004, 06:58 PM	#1
shoeish Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: WYOMING Posts: 532	Ford GT video I watched the commercial over and over on the Tivo on superbowl sunday. They put it online: http://media.ford.com/newsroom/featu...?release=16812 I would give a kidney for that car. __________________ Shoe 2003 BMW M3 2008 BMW 335i hardtop convertible w/ Dinan Stage 2 2008 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 Horsepower is fun.

02-03-2004, 09:11 PM	#3
psycho- Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 2,261	Man, that car is sooo hot. For those who don't respect the GT, I would have to say that you can't call yourself a "car guy". __________________ Victor

02-03-2004, 09:17 PM	#4
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	That is such an awsome car. I'd get one if I could afford it. Quarter mile under 12, top speed over 200mph and damn sexy. It is the one. __________________ As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Last edited by InfiniteNothing : 02-03-2004 at 09:20 PM.

02-03-2004, 11:13 PM	#6
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02-03-2004, 11:21 PM	#7
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Hey, kinda OT here, but it's related to the Ford GT. How much does a human kidney sell for on the market? I thought those were kinda like "I have two, here, have one" if you were a family member of someone in need. If there's any money in kidney selling, I'd like to be driving one of these __________________ And closer...

02-04-2004, 06:15 AM	#8
nickel Vice Chairwoman, Joint Chieftess of Staff Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jeterville, NYY Posts: 17,786	didn't someone try to sell their kidney on ebay once?

02-04-2004, 07:43 AM	#9
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	"It wasn't even a contest," wrote Webster. "The Ford GT so completely dusted off its two highly recognized competitors (the Ferrari Stradale and Porsche 911 GT3) that if we wanted to make this a real challenge, we would have had to go way up the 'supercar' price ladder . . . The Ferrari and Porsche both require an upshift before 60 mph, but the Ford does not, which accounts for some of the huge sprint-time advantage." __________________ “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” (Winston Churchill)

02-04-2004, 02:37 PM	#10
rasetsu Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 529	There is no doubt that the GT40 is a pace car for an entire company. Kudos to Ford for making it happen. Now let's see how many people out there who can afford this car will choose a Ford over the status of a Lambo or a Ferrari. When I saw that teaser ad, I thought it was a new C6 'Vette ad by the fender slit. I missed the full length ad. Thanks for posting the link! Speaking of car ads, what did you guys think of the Dodge Magnum. It looked pretty good to me. I think Dodge needs to revitalize the Hemi Charger next.

02-04-2004, 06:09 PM	#13
raimin Captain Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,627	1500 per year and just under 150K

02-05-2004, 12:18 AM	#15
Nanotech9 Vice Admiral Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Gone Wheeling! Posts: 4,409	so? On teh bike i dont shift out of 1st till late in the 90mph range OK OK, so being able to revv to 15k RPM's is cheating - i get it. I think Ford is doing the heartige of the GT40 proud. The original was down-right, no holds barred, BAD TO THE BONE. You just couldn't touch those cars.... Looks like they did her right and have come out with another un-touchable. I REALLY want to see the new '40 entered in some races... hell, lets get it back in Lemans (if thats even possible). How cool would that be??? __________________

02-11-2004, 12:45 AM	#16
Jabberwocky Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I don't exist. I'm a message posting bot. Posts: 229	Cool, ford is building a very nice car. Those are some very wicked 0-60 times even for a 500hp car. I'm guessing it's pretty lightweight, and I'm guessing it's mid engine. The C6 vettes should be pretty cool too, lots of new technology in it and a new engine. The viper is still a monster, but I think Dodge needs to replace it soon, after all the design is 10+ years old. Now if only they'd make lighter sports cars. The weight of newer cars has been going up steadily. __________________ It seemed like a good idea at the time. Last edited by Jabberwocky : 02-11-2004 at 12:52 AM.

02-11-2004, 11:04 AM	#17
CynJon Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The middle of the country Posts: 1,424	Check out the Ford GT website... They've got some excellent videos besides the "The One" commercial, including the making of "The One", "Trilogy" (which features the new mustang, the Ford GT, and the new Shelby Cobra), and a time-lapse video of the construction of a Ford GT--completely by hand. There's also a couple of clips of the original GT-40's during their domination of Le Mans in the '60's. I love the line from the helicopter pilot from the making of "The One"..."I could always keep up with a car in a helicopter, until I shot the Ford GT..." __________________

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