GT Competition Series


Bullitt2065

Well-known member
Aug 25, 2015
206
Detroit, MI
I understand from Jalopnik (not sure how reliable that is), that the stripe is not a stripe, but naked carbon of the underlying structure. Cool.

That is true.
 

Pro_GT_driver

GT Owner
Jun 23, 2010
131
To me the ideal edition of the NFGT car so far because it is the lightest version. I never used my radio in my 2005 because I wanna hear the engine, A/C broken since 2 years, can live with it...

BUT

"........ is available in North America for all announced
production years"

:frown
 

STORMCAT

GT
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
May 25, 2006
7,551
Ft. Lauderdale
The official Press release says "Similarly, the bulkhead Gorilla Glass® behind the driver is about half as thick – and lighter – as on other models. " . It was stated that all the glass on the base GT was Gorilla Glass.. Has this changed? Or are they making an even thinner glass for The Comp version ?? Or did they take the Goriila glass out of the base model ?
 

Bullitt2065

Well-known member
Aug 25, 2015
206
Detroit, MI
The official Press release says "Similarly, the bulkhead Gorilla Glass® behind the driver is about half as thick – and lighter – as on other models. " . It was stated that all the glass on the base GT was Gorilla Glass.. Has this changed? Or are they making an even thinner glass for The Comp version ?? Or did they take the Goriila glass out of the base model ?

Gorilla Glass is only used on the windshield and rear engine cover, not ALL glass.
 

Bullitt2065

Well-known member
Aug 25, 2015
206
Detroit, MI
Looks like the car is already on display at Daytona. Any of you Florida guys could go check it out.

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STORMCAT

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May 25, 2006
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Gorilla Glass is only used on the windshield and rear engine cover, not ALL glass.

Ummm sorry I said " all glass " we established along time ago it was to be used in 3 places . I should have said all previously mentioned Gorilla glass Locations.. Was implied the base GT would have it in all 3 locations. Per that quote It now sounds like only the Comp model get the mid glass.. ??
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.. It was first stated being used in (3) Places . windshield, Mid glass and hatch glass.. a while ago.. don't take my word for it... :biggrin

"Set to debut on the 2017 Ford GT supercar, the specially-designed material is said to both reduce the weight and increase the crack-resistance of the windows compared to typical automotive glass. It will be used for the GT’s windscreen, engine cover, and partition between the cabin and engine bay. "

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/s...lla-Glass-windows?highlight=GT+Gorrilla+Glass

I feel better now,, Specs from the configurator sheet. Base model . " Gorilla Hybrid Glass® Windscreen, Backlight & Engine Cover "
Who ever made that quote was slightly off.. "Similarly, the bulkhead Gorilla Glass® behind the driver is about half as thick – and lighter – as on other models. " .
 
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ENZO BTR

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Sep 11, 2005
1,048
Southern California
Has it stopped raining since the Rolex 24???? Jeez this is a rainy year. On both coasts.

Looks like the car is already on display at Daytona. Any of you Florida guys could go check it out.

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Xcentric

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Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Has it stopped raining since the Rolex 24???? Jeez this is a rainy year. On both coasts.

Actually, the Florida peninsula is abnormally dry to moderate drought. We've only had 4-5 days with measurable rain since October. Just so happens the rain coincides with race days. :lol

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/RegionalDroughtMonitor.aspx?southeast
 

cobra498

GT Owner
Jul 14, 2010
310
Central Ca;ifornia
Forget the minor weight savings, an SVT off road tune would be nice, say 30 psi and 300 more rpm.
 

MTV8

GT Owner
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Jul 24, 2010
1,017
Houston Texas
I could probably handle the no A/C but live without a radio are you kidding me !! :lol

Just rig up some portable speakers for your phone. I almost never use the AC even in the summer in Houston, and really just run it few minutes each drive to keep the seals conditioned. Bring on the Competition Series.
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,060
Las Vegas, NV
 

dbk

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Jul 30, 2005
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Metro Detroit
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nautoncall

GT Owner
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Apr 6, 2014
1,093
Love the single stripe.


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Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,832
Largo, Florida
Love the single stripe.

Yeah, the stripe alone may be worth the sweltering heat.
 

GKW05GT

GT Owner
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May 28, 2011
2,755
Fayetteville, Ga.
No radio, No problem, No AC big problem for me.
 

Sinovac

GT Owner
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Jul 18, 2006
5,832
Largo, Florida
No radio, No problem, No AC big problem for me.

The stripe/no stripe decision was creating havoc in my house. Now me and my son are at odds over the Comp car. Thanks Ford. :lol

Although if the 2018 Heritage GT is the 1967 Mk. IV Gurney/Foyt redux, there will be Peace in Our Time. Any of you insiders want to send me a confidential, helpful PM to preserve my family harmony?
 
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dbk

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Yeah, the stripe alone may be worth the sweltering heat.

I've been waffling over it for months. It's been an unpleasant decision to make.
 

soroush

Ford Gt Owner
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Aug 8, 2007
5,256
wonder how many will relocate their family to get this option.
 

dbk

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wonder how many will relocate their family to get this option.

You've got to take into account ambient temps, the engine literally right behind you, and a small cockpit through which very little air moves. It's going to be...hot.
 

knightka

GT Owner
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Feb 6, 2015
224
Los Altos, CA
If you zoom in on the press photos you can see an Akrapovic logo on the ti exhaust. Wonder if this is specific to the competition model.


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