The Ford GT uses a mid-mounted twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, adapted from the F-150 Raptor. The GT's Ecoboost develops 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque and comes mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the rear wheels. The GT takes under 3 seconds to sprint from 0-60mph, and flat out you'll hit 216mph in V-MAX mode with the rear wing retracted for minimum drag.
It may be a six-cylinder engine in this domestic supercar but it offers plenty of power. More important is the GT's aerodynamic properties, as Ford has optimized every surface to reduce drag and/or increase downforce. For the noise, the GT wails gloriously at full tilt.
Models
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2018 Ford GT
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2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo
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2018 Lamborghini Aventador
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MSRP
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$4,53,750
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$1,55,490
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$4,34,135
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Engine
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3.5L ECOBOOST V6
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3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6
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6.5-liter 12-cylinder engine
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Transmission
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7-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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7-speed manual
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Power
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647 hp @ 6250 RPM
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600 hp @ 6800 RPM
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691 hp @ 8250 RPM
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Torque
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550 lb-ft @ 5900 RPM
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481 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
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507 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM
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0-60 MPH
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2.9 sec
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2.7 sec
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2.7 sec
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Quarter mile
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11.6 sec
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11 sec
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10.4 sec
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By comparison, Ford and Nissan offer six-cylinder engines in their flagship sports coupe, with the GT generating more power than the GT-R NISMO. However, the pricing of the Nissan GTR is almost one-fourth of the Ford GT. The Lamborghini Aventador is the most powerful among the rivals, rated at 691 hp from its V12 engine. Even Aventador is cheaper than the Ford GT. The Lambo Aventador leads the pack at both 0-60mph and quarter-mile timings at 2.7 sec and 10.4 respectively. Even the Nissan GT-R Nismo manages to undercut the Ford GT’s 0-60 mph time by 0.2 seconds.
2018 GT Handling and Braking
The new Ford GT is a track-ready sports car with a functional form which is one of the best in its category. Step in, press a button, and the GT's ride height drops literally 2 inches to be race-worthy. For such a stance, cornering is a flat-out affair, with zero body roll. Handling this sports coupe is easy and fun. The steering is ideally weighted and is tuned for a full race spec. There's also the car's suite of active aero improvements, which include a large-sized rear wing that rises at high speed (above 70 mph) to provide more downforce.
The grip is ideal both in front and rear. The rear uses a 325/30 profile Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s glued to the surface by a massive hydraulically actuated rear wing. The GT uses a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum suspension elements for lightweight construction but it isn't. With a dry weight of 3054 pounds and a curb weight of around 3200 pounds, the GT is a comparatively light race car.
Model
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2018 Ford GT
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2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo
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2018 Lamborghini Aventador
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Brake pads-front(in)
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15.0
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15.4
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15.7
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Brake pads Rear(in)
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14.9
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15.0
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15.0
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Curb weight(lbs)
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3250
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3911
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4085
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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98
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97
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99
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It can go fast, it can corner, and thanks to carbon-ceramic brakes as standard, it stops too – exceptionally well. With less weight and low inertia, the GT takes under 98 feet of distance to stop from 60 mph. The GT-R Nismo stopping in 1 foot less than the GT at 97 ft and the Aventador needed 99 ft.