New Ford GT? - Page 2

nester7929 · 10-03-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28

The only thing that made the gt "over" or at a "higher level" then the vette was price. The z06 and zr1 had no problem matching or beating it on the track. Sadly though most of them are tucked away in a garage waiting for its turn across the auction block for stupid money.

True, but I'd still rather have the GT just for looks alone. The Corvette is a beautiful car, but the GT is a supermodel.

2cnd chance · 10-03-2014, 12:51 PM

If they make it, it will be expensive, and it will sell.

2cnd chance · 10-03-2014, 12:54 PM

What blows me away is that Camilo can design the GT and now this prototype GT, but puts together that crappy looking Camaro on MCM.

shaffe · 10-03-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28

The only thing that made the gt "over" or at a "higher level" then the vette was price. The z06 and zr1 had no problem matching or beating it on the track. Sadly though most of them are tucked away in a garage waiting for its turn across the auction block for stupid money.

And the Z06 and ZR1 have also matched or bested Ferrari's on the track too. But they don't have that "supercar" appeal. The GT does.

72MachOne99GT · 10-03-2014, 01:02 PM

How do you justify this situation to yourself?

Mustangs are my favorite car through and through, but i think i would trade my Shelby in straight up for a GT...

Whats this called? Denial? Do i really like the GT more bit won't admit it?

Ive only seem 3 or 4 in person, but they're just freaking mind blowing every time.

shaffe · 10-03-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

How do you justify this situation to yourself?

Mustangs are my favorite car through and through, but i think i would trade my Shelby in straight up for a GT...

Whats this called? Denial? Do i really like the GT more bit won't admit it?

Ive only seem 3 or 4 in person, but they're just freaking mind blowing every time.

I have seen 2 in person. 1 was behind a velvet rope at my local dealer. The other was driving around town. I literally almost drove off the road because I was so distracted by it. It truly is a gorgeous car

trademaster · 10-03-2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NASTY99Z28

The only thing that made the gt "over" or at a "higher level" then the vette was price. The z06 and zr1 had no problem matching or beating it on the track. Sadly though most of them are tucked away in a garage waiting for its turn across the auction block for stupid money.

The GT had an exotic feel that no Corvette has ever had (yet). The 'vette does many things very well, but the amount of raw appeal the GT has is hard to match.

It is just

SpeedIsLife · 10-03-2014, 01:46 PM

Now I love Corvettes, mind blowing performance and value that most Americans can obtain if they save and work hard (At least at Stingray levels, Z06 and up are a different story)
However, as has been the case at the local Portland Cars-N-Coffee..when a GT shows up Corvettes might as well have not bothered, they're invisible.

It's all about presence..the GT has it on lock..the Corvette? Not so much.

ilirg · 10-03-2014, 02:06 PM

As it should at double the price

SpeedIsLife · 10-03-2014, 02:25 PM

One thing to keep in mind about the Ford GT is that when it was introduced (2005-2006) there was not a Corvette or Viper that could touch it. Very,very quickly that changed. The Z06 and ZR1 were introduced after it ended production.

Erik427 · 10-03-2014, 03:31 PM

I'll take a GT, Vette and a Viper! Making sure my bases are covered......

SEVEN-OH JOE · 10-03-2014, 05:06 PM

2005-on GT at its price point and very limited numbers has guaranteed instant appreciation for its value AND its occasional sightings.

Winning Le Mans, first time out, is a stretch, as it was for the original. If the plan is to debut AND win in '16 (50th Anniversary of its first win but NOT its first entry), I'll put my money on the "against" bet.

I took delivery of my first C6 Z06 just before Christmas of '05 and, unfortunately, never had the chance to go head-to-head with a GT. There weren't any owners in my neighborhood that were interested. They might have got them dirty.

72MachOne99GT · 10-03-2014, 06:05 PM

Man thats a ridiculous car.

The first one i saw was a white with blue one in a dealership...ironically it wasnt roped off...
Other two were red.

ChrisBlair · 10-03-2014, 07:38 PM

If Ford makes it look like the abomination in the artist's rendering, it will be a huge mistake.

Small changes to the Ford GT. Small. Don't Diablo the damned thing up. The GT40 is still one of the sexiest designs ever made. Sexier than a Miura. For the love of all that is holy, don't F this up, Ford. All you have to do is not step on your wiener.

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10-03-2014, 12:54 PM	#17
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	What blows me away is that Camilo can design the GT and now this prototype GT, but puts together that crappy looking Camaro on MCM. __________________

10-03-2014, 07:38 PM	#28
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	If Ford makes it look like the abomination in the artist's rendering, it will be a huge mistake. Small changes to the Ford GT. Small. Don't Diablo the damned thing up. The GT40 is still one of the sexiest designs ever made. Sexier than a Miura. For the love of all that is holy, don't F this up, Ford. All you have to do is not step on your wiener. __________________

10-03-2014, 01:46 PM	#22
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,241	Now I love Corvettes, mind blowing performance and value that most Americans can obtain if they save and work hard (At least at Stingray levels, Z06 and up are a different story) However, as has been the case at the local Portland Cars-N-Coffee..when a GT shows up Corvettes might as well have not bothered, they're invisible. It's all about presence..the GT has it on lock..the Corvette? Not so much.

10-03-2014, 02:06 PM	#23
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	As it should at double the price

10-03-2014, 02:25 PM	#24
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,241	One thing to keep in mind about the Ford GT is that when it was introduced (2005-2006) there was not a Corvette or Viper that could touch it. Very,very quickly that changed. The Z06 and ZR1 were introduced after it ended production.

10-03-2014, 03:31 PM	#25
Erik427 Drives: 1970 Camaro, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Huntington WV Posts: 89	I'll take a GT, Vette and a Viper! Making sure my bases are covered......

10-03-2014, 05:06 PM	#26
SEVEN-OH JOE Account Suspended Drives: some to distraction Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 627	2005-on GT at its price point and very limited numbers has guaranteed instant appreciation for its value AND its occasional sightings. Winning Le Mans, first time out, is a stretch, as it was for the original. If the plan is to debut AND win in '16 (50th Anniversary of its first win but NOT its first entry), I'll put my money on the "against" bet. I took delivery of my first C6 Z06 just before Christmas of '05 and, unfortunately, never had the chance to go head-to-head with a GT. There weren't any owners in my neighborhood that were interested. They might have got them dirty.