Time flies. We're trying to massively rearrange everything around the house so we were digging through all our boxes. Came across some magazines from yesteryear about the old GT.
First one is Motor Trend from March of 2003. There's an article called "Update 2003: Ford GT, Making its Way From Concept to Production". There's a couple funny things to note, including a "goal (that) is 500-plus horsepower)", and a "Ferrari 360 Modena Performance to Beat of 12.25@113.53" in the 1/4 mile. I think that whopping 113 got beat. Just a bit. :lol
There's also an interview with Camilo in the same issue, including the quote "Health Food is good, and we need to eat it. But it's also time for dessert!". :lol
Then I've got the November 2003 Automobile, which pits a Ford GT, Ferrari 360 and Lambo Gallardo against each other. They say "Those lucky enough to coax the Ford GT off the lot for the 'substaintially less than $150,000' list price will have scored the deal of the century." Whoops. It also lists an estimated top speed of 190. I'd say 212 slightly clears it!
The Automobile article closes by saying "The Ford GT is more than a Ferrari-thumping power-to-weight ratio. It goes beyond the performance-per-dollar deal you can enjoy with the Lamborghini Gallardo. Look at the Ford GT as rolling history, your small part of a monumental achievement. Grab one if you can."
High praise indeed. If anything, re-reading these articles just makes me irritated Ford failed to capitalize more on such a phenomenal vehicle. Those that own it know what a sensational vehicle it is...it's insane to think it's just a one-off. Enjoy it while you can.
First one is Motor Trend from March of 2003. There's an article called "Update 2003: Ford GT, Making its Way From Concept to Production". There's a couple funny things to note, including a "goal (that) is 500-plus horsepower)", and a "Ferrari 360 Modena Performance to Beat of 12.25@113.53" in the 1/4 mile. I think that whopping 113 got beat. Just a bit. :lol
There's also an interview with Camilo in the same issue, including the quote "Health Food is good, and we need to eat it. But it's also time for dessert!". :lol
Then I've got the November 2003 Automobile, which pits a Ford GT, Ferrari 360 and Lambo Gallardo against each other. They say "Those lucky enough to coax the Ford GT off the lot for the 'substaintially less than $150,000' list price will have scored the deal of the century." Whoops. It also lists an estimated top speed of 190. I'd say 212 slightly clears it!
The Automobile article closes by saying "The Ford GT is more than a Ferrari-thumping power-to-weight ratio. It goes beyond the performance-per-dollar deal you can enjoy with the Lamborghini Gallardo. Look at the Ford GT as rolling history, your small part of a monumental achievement. Grab one if you can."
High praise indeed. If anything, re-reading these articles just makes me irritated Ford failed to capitalize more on such a phenomenal vehicle. Those that own it know what a sensational vehicle it is...it's insane to think it's just a one-off. Enjoy it while you can.