Ford unveiled the new GT sports coupe in Detroit, which will hit markets across the Atlantic this summer. At that time, with a 3.5-liter ecoboost V6 gasoline engine that develops over 600 hp, it will compete with such super sportsmen as the Ferrari 458 Italia, and in appearance, also the Lamborghini Aventador. But it will greatly surpass both in terms of price.
Ford developed the study in 50th anniversary celebration the first victories blue oval on legendary Le Mans race, which also marked the beginning of a very fruitful era for Ford in various branches of motor sports. Nevertheless, the new Ford GT has little in common with the model that hit the roads in 2003, as it is a much more technologically advanced model, and the differences are also in the construction itself.
The main difference is the mid-mounted engine, which 3.5-liter capacity with help ecoboost technologies develops over 450 kW or 600 hp. In addition, it brings to the table one of the best weight-to-power ratios of any production car, which can be attributed to the fact that a large amount of carbon fiber and aluminum was used in its construction.
The new Ford GT boasts a striking exterior that rivals the world's most renowned supercars, and it also stands out in terms of advanced technology. Power transmission is via seven-speed dual-clutch automatic mounted on the rear wheel pair, ensuring the best possible contact with the ground active aerodynamics technology, in the form of movable rear spoiler, whose slope adapts to speed and, as speed increases, appropriately increases the rear pressure against the ground, thus further enhancing the already excellent driving characteristics.
Inside, everything is designed in the spirit of distinct sportiness, which means a special steering wheel in the form of steering wheels made of Formula 1, and the driver also has at his disposal adjustable pedalsThe instruments are fully digital, and the driver can read a lot of information about the operation of the car's systems and the sporting aspects of his driving, for example when the car is on the track. A special feature is also third generation SYNC system to control vehicle functions.
