[supra93]

The new Ford GT has certainly managed to capture our attention, but we've been lacking certain key figures. Fortunately the Blue Oval automaker has now released the supercar's full specifications, and they certainly look impressive.

For starters, while Ford has promised the new GT would deliver over 600 horsepower, it has now confirmed final output figures at 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque.

With that much muscle on tap and just 3,054 pounds (dry) to motivate, Ford says the new supercar will top out at 216 mph. Unfortunately it has not released other key performance metrics such as its 0-60 or 1/4-mile time, but it has given us something arguably more relevant to chew on.

While undergoing development last year, Ford took the new GT to Calabogie Motorsports Park – a four-hour drive (towards Ottawa and Montreal) from the Multimatic facility in Markham, Ontario, where the supercar is being assembled. And the team also brought along a McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 Speciale for comparison, reporting to have prepared them all with fresh rubber, optimal suspension settings, and with the fluids topped up – and lapped them all under identical conditions and with the same driver behind the wheel. And the Ford beat them both.

Where the McLaren posted a time of 2:10.8 and the Ferrari a 2:12.9, the Ford hustled around the track in 2:09.8. That's pretty impressive, even if it's the newer, more powerful 488 GTB that Ford cites as the GT's main rival (alongside the long-tail McLaren).

Though the Ford bests the Speciale in terms of output, it falls short of the 488 in both metrics, and splits the difference between the McLaren's figures. Those figures, however, are achieved with a smaller engine that's down a few hundred CC and a couple of cylinders on its rivals (yet somehow delivers poorer fuel economy). It's also worth noting that, as irrelevant as it might be to most of its customers, Ford is charging considerably more for the GT: $400k+ is substantially more than the $250k 488, $300k Speciale, and $350k 675.

Check out the full technical specifications released to date, if you're so inclined, which we've posted below for the pleasure of your geeking out.

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/201...47-hp-217.html

[supra93]

Ford's all-new GT supercar features an innovative 10" wide digital instrument display, far removed from the original model's fixed set of analog gauges, buttons and knobs.

The digital display in the all-new GT is meant to quickly and easily present the driver with vital information, based on the car's five special driving modes (Normal, Wet, Sport, Track, V-Max).

"Driver focus and attention are key with such high performance," said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance. "We've designed the GT with a sleek digital instrument display that changes depending on driving mode in ways that are important and usable to the driver."

In order to test the initial design, Le Mans winner Scott Maxwell was invited to the Ford GT simulation lab in order to give the engineers feedback. Maxwell was the one who suggested changing the tachometer to provide an expanded view of the power unit's redline, for greater peripheral visibility.

As for the five drive modes, they're easily accessible through the steering wheel-mounted controls, allowing the driver to keep his eyes on the road and hands on the wheel at all time.

In Normal mode, the design theme is simple with a centered speedometer, the gear selection to the right, and fuel and temperature positioned top-left. The 3,000 to 7,000 rpm range dominates the top of the display. Wet mode uses a blue theme and a "wet floor" concept, as graphics under the speedometer emulate the shine of wet asphalt in order to remind the driver of the mode he's in and the grip conditions outside.

For Sport mode, it's all about information priority. You've got the gear selection front and center, with the speedometer to the right and less prominent. Track mode features a combination of black background and highly legible text and graphics, all while using a red visual theme.

Finally, V-Max utilizes a completely different display, with a large, centered speedometer, coolant temp, oil pressure, oil temp and turbo boost to the right and fuel level top left.

"We spent an enormous amount of time getting this just right," said Nick Terzes, Ford GT engineering supervisor. "The result is simple, but achieving simple perfectly can be a challenge."

According to Ford, the all-new GT won't be the only model to receive a full digital instrument display, as future Ford vehicles will also feature this technology.

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/01/for...s-digital.html

[yousefnjr]

Interesting, a bit quicker than 675LT under their own testing. Wonder who wins GT vs 488 vs 720s

Popcorn ready

[TXSTYLE]

VERY nice indeed! The only thing is the est price of $400k+...

[jpnh]

Guage ciuster shows oil and coolant temps and doesnt have a stupid efficiency guage

Maybe BMW should take notes

[Mingwan]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

VERY nice indeed! The only thing is the est price of $400k+...

yikes....

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

VERY nice indeed! The only thing is the est price of $400k+...

And that's if you quallify to make it onto the short list.

[Viffermike]

Wait -- The Ford GT is being built in Canada?

That's it. From Passamaquoody Bay to Vancouver, build a damn wall!

[jpnh]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Wait -- The Ford GT is being built in Canada?

That's it. From Passamaquoody Bay to Vancouver, build a damn wall!

That begins to explain why its so damn expensive