Am I crazy or is this car very similar to the Mclaren and the Ferrari as well. I suppose as we get closer to the ideal super car over time the designs will start to converge.
I would love to hear Camillo's opinion/critique of the new car from a design perspective.
I think anyone familiar with the GT40 and the GT would instantly recognize this as a Ford.
I love the look. If I were to be an instant critic, I would say that the front end is too conservative for the back end.
Thats how I see this new "GT". Their version of the McLaren. Yes, its very cool but it doesn't remind me of a Ford GT/GT40 as much as it does a Lambo or McLaren or even a Ferrari. It is very Aventadore-esque. Very sharp and angular.. It doesn't have the immediate classic and iconic recognizable curves of the GT40.
It is clear it drew its inspiration much more from the Enzo, 458, McLaren, LaFerrari than from the GT40. Its new and cool but its not classic GT40. Its the new latest and greatest which will be trumped again in years to come by slicker designs and motors.
The "Petunia" Ford GT/GT40 is iconic and is what it is and will not change and will remain desireable because it followed a classic design and now a classic IMHO.
I think the reality is the new "GT" will be unattainable except if your are a multi millionaire. Jay Leno will have one I'm sure and the members of the Ford family. The rest of us? Good luck.
Having driven the new McLaren 650s, if the Ford GT performs close to that with the looks of the GT it is definitely going to be a winner in my books.
Thats how I see this new "GT". Their version of the McLaren. It is very Aventadore-esque.
It is clear it drew its inspiration much more from the Enzo, 458, McLaren, LaFerrari than from the GT40. Its new and cool but its not classic GT40. Its the new latest and greatest which will be trumped again in years to come by slicker designs and motors.
I think the all of the cars represent the current state of the art in wind tunnel design...
The "wind tunnel" for this car was a computer.