The 2018 SEMA Show was held last week in Las Vegas, and this year car manufacturers had a big presence, showing off the tuning potential of their latest models. One of the highlights was an Australian Kia Stinger police car. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is one of the world’s […]
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New Ford GT could catch fire, recall issued
Ford is recalling its latest Ford GT supercar due to a potential fire risk. At least one has already spontaneously combusted, causing an investigation. In a recent statement, Ford USA said it is recalling approximately 200 of its new Ford GT supercars, built between December 20, 2016, and July 31, […]
Ford GT ’67 Heritage edition pays tribute to Le Mans win
A special edition Ford GT Heritage is being launched to pay tribute to the Le Mans victory by the classic GT40 back in 1967. The GT ’67 Heritage edition is most obvious thanks to its gloss Race Red exterior, harking back to the original, blended with white stripes and exposed […]
Ford GT sets fastest 1-mile record at Texas Mile, hits 471km/h (video)
The world record for the fastest 1 mile (1.6km) has been shattered by a modified MkII Ford GT, at an astonishing 293.6MPH (471.5km/h). At the quarter mile mark, the car was travelling at 260km/h, increasing to 352km/h by the half-mile mark, before warping into the unfathomable speed at which it […]
New Ford GT will offer 5 driving modes, including V-Max
Ford has confirmed the new GT supercar will offer the driver up to five driving modes, covering street to track driving conditions. The modes span from Normal, Wet, Sport, Track, and V-Max. Each of these configure the powertrain, suspension and steering accordingly. The stability control program is also altered to […]
2017 Ford GT engine specs revealed, fastest Ford ever
Yes, the car was revealed in 2015. However, this is the first time Ford has revealed the official performance specs of the new GT supercar. Starting with the engine. It’s a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, as we know, and it produces a confirmed SAE 483kW (647hp) and 746Nm. This puts it […]
EPA gives 2017 Ford GT official fuel consumption rating
The numbers are in, and to the surprise of absolutely nobody on earth, it turns out the new Ford GT is quite thirsty. Despite its modern construction, high-tech twin-turbo powertrain and more than a decade separating it from its predecessor, the new Ford GT sips fuel at a supercar-like rate. […]
2017 Ford GT production commences, first lucky customers take delivery
After weeks, months and even years of anticipation, deliveries of the new Ford GT have officially begun. Production has commenced at Ford’s Ontario facility, with the first examples headed for customers just in time for Christmas. The first of the 2017 Ford GTs to leave leave the Multimatic assembly facility […]