Ford GT back to le mans in GT1!!!!!!

[Plato 4 Title]

This is one of the most exciting projects i have seen in ages. To bring the new shape ford gt back to le mans. all the information about the project is here and you can see how the car is beeing developed in online weekly videos!

http://www.fordgttv.com

[Subaru WRX]

I dont beleive this news, now there is a lone Ford GT in sports car racing, its is doing the japanese Super GT, in the GT300 class ! and has nothing to do with the factory Ford

:)

[harvick#1]

I heard Ford may run a car in GT2, but not be involved with the GT40 in GT1.

[Lousada]

Next year, PSI will run Ford GT's in the GT3 championship if they get enough funding. If not they will run it in lower championships like Belcar.

[Jag_Warrior]

Thanks for that site, Plato. Yes, exciting stuff.

Just to improve their global image, one would think Ford Motor Company would want to throw a few dollars behind a Le Mans effort like this. Too bad Ford is going to kill off the GT when they shutter the Wixom plant next Spring. But still, when many are taking bets on when your company is going to die... why not fire back with a Le Mans win? Show the doubters that you're not dead yet.

Do I think Ford will do that? Nah. They can't even figure out how many new Jaguar XK8 coupes to make vs. convertibles.

Still, great site! :up:

[codalunga]

Just to improve their global image, one would think Ford Motor Company would want to throw a few dollars behind a Le Mans effort like this. Too bad Ford is going to kill off the GT when they shutter the Wixom plant next Spring. But still, when many are taking bets on when your company is going to die... why not fire back with a Le Mans win? Show the doubters that you're not dead yet.


I was under the impression the GT line was to be shut down after the '06 run was finished but the restructuring announced earlier in the year had it being shut down even sooner.

[Jag_Warrior]

I was under the impression the GT line was to be shut down after the '06 run was finished but the restructuring announced earlier in the year had it being shut down even sooner.

Yes, that's more accurate than how I put it. The plant (the last time I heard) is due to be shuttered in the Spring. But the various '06 models (the GT included) are already dead. It's not one of the plants I deal with, so I'm not sure what's still there for the '07 model year.

[trumperZ06]

;) hmmmm... I wish them... LUCK !!!

It would be great to see the GT 43 competitve at Le Mans. We also need more cars in GT-1.

:dozey: Even with all that experience.. including building Gran Sham Proto-types, thats a big nut to crack!

Ford has mortaged everything the Company owns just attempting to survive, I'm not sure they will/can provide financial help to this project.

:s mokin:

[eastlmark]

They will have problems getting an entry if they insist on calling it "Le mans int raceway"

[tannat]

So this means FoMoCo will be present in virtually all levels of GT racing via Aston in GT1, the Ford GT in GT2, and Jaguar in GT3.

Do I have this right?

Fab news if it's true..

[harvick#1]

one site is saying the Ford GT will race in the GT2 class and first race will be in Mid-summer, but they will also only race in the Major events

[Erki]

So this means FoMoCo will be present in virtually all levels of GT racing via Aston in GT1, the Ford GT in GT2, and Jaguar in GT3.

Do I have this right?

Fab news if it's true..

I believe the GT2 Panoz uses a Ford engine, also SALEEN S7R is powered by Ford IIRC. And don't forget Aston Martin DBRS9. ;)

[Subaru WRX]

true, both panoz and saleen are "powered by ford", but the dbr9 use an aston martin engine ! not a ford one

[codalunga]

true, both panoz and saleen are "powered by ford", but the dbr9 use an aston martin engine ! not a ford one

I think what he is getting at is Ford owns Aston Martin, so they (Ford the corporation, not the division) is represented.

[Mark in Oshawa]

Iam stoked about seeing a GT40 out there, but somehow I doubt Ford will give this Kuttner fellow the dough he needs to really put a scare into the Pratt Miller Vette boys or the folks running the Pokerstars Aston's...

[LeonBrooke]

true, both panoz and saleen are "powered by ford", but the dbr9 use an aston martin engine ! not a ford one

Technically, the DB9's V12 is a ford engine. It's based on the V12 of the DB7 which was made by sticking two Ford V6s together.

I thought the GT would be illegal for GT1/GT2. Forced induction engines must be below 4000cc, but the GT has a 5.4L supercharged V8, which is way too big to qualify.

[BoilerIMS]

Technically, the DB9's V12 is a ford engine. It's based on the V12 of the DB7 which was made by sticking two Ford V6s together.

I thought the GT would be illegal for GT1/GT2. Forced induction engines must be below 4000cc, but the GT has a 5.4L supercharged V8, which is way too big to qualify.

You're correct about the engine illegality. Kuttner briefly mentions this in one of the "episodes" - something along the lines of "we'll have to choose which engine to put in the car."

[LeonBrooke]

You're correct about the engine illegality. Kuttner briefly mentions this in one of the "episodes" - something along the lines of "we'll have to choose which engine to put in the car."

That's true. The Corvette C6R had a seven-litre V8 before it was homologated
in the C6 road car.

[JakefromWRC]

Ford Gt is one of my dream cars, and to see it come back is like a dream come true.