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Old 13 Jan 2015, 17:42 (Ref:3492525)   #176
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Now that looks like a livery we would all like to see
Not really, the overdisplaying in Astons (and Lolas before) have made the Gulf liveries sort of redundant and boring now. Too much everywhere, to me at least.

Anyway, back to Jalopnik, yes they might be hack frauds generally speaking. But I give them this about that article: regardless of them not knowing the turbo rules, they were right in one thing - ACO&IMSA would have accepted them in with open arms in any case. They could enter Ford Transit and still get in.
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Old 13 Jan 2015, 18:20 (Ref:3492533)   #177
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And nobody complaints with the LaFerrari's back, which isn't much beautier and costs much more than this:
There's no expectation of a La Ferrari GTE; I've done plenty of complaining about it's rear end, just not here

Here's to hoping for that GTE announcement in about five minutes!
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Well done Ford, you've made a car that looks moodern but still has hints to the original GT40.
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I like how it's reminiscent of the GT/GT40/GT90 without resembling any of them too much.
Those are my thoughts too.

+600hp out of a six-cylinder is brutal. And if it weighs close to 1,400 kg, it'sll drive insanely quick.
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Old 13 Jan 2015, 21:31 (Ref:3492590)   #179
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I love the look of it, but I would prefer a small capacity V8 turbo engine.........I think it would sound better than a V6.
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Old 13 Jan 2015, 22:42 (Ref:3492613)   #180
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Old 13 Jan 2015, 23:30 (Ref:3492626)   #181
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Racer.com has some more insight into the Ford racing program

http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/ite...e-mans-program
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Old 14 Jan 2015, 00:37 (Ref:3492634)   #182
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I find the fuel information on why the Vipers were off pace in '13 intriguing.
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Old 14 Jan 2015, 02:36 (Ref:3492648)   #183
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Sounds like we might get to see a Ford GT pounding round in the Ardennes again!
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Old 14 Jan 2015, 11:53 (Ref:3492726)   #184
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Old 14 Jan 2015, 12:43 (Ref:3492739)   #185
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I find the fuel information on why the Vipers were off pace in '13 intriguing.
"Watery mixture" "Punchless Fuel" Doesn't sound like an endorsement, does it.
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Old 14 Jan 2015, 12:54 (Ref:3492742)   #186
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It does sound like they failed to prepare well for the circumstances.
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I love the look of it, but I would prefer a small capacity V8 turbo engine.........I think it would sound better than a V6.
Yay, Ferrari already built a 2.0L V8 in 1975
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Interesting to read in Autosport that they don't think the racing programme has even been signed off yet...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117350

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One reason could be that the final rules for next season have yet to be published, although the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, which jointly writes the regulations with the FIA, is insistent that they will be introduced on schedule ahead of next season.
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The cockpit shape is a bit of an interesting one, as it must have a smaller height difference between the cockpit roof and rear spoiler than any current GTE car by some margin

I think I'm right in assuming the rear wing can't be above the tallest part of the car, so there isn't much room to put a wing on there. Even the F458 looks a bit cramped compared to others and GT3s. Obviously, waivers can always sort that...
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The cockpit shape is a bit of an interesting one, as it must have a smaller height difference between the cockpit roof and rear spoiler than any current GTE car by some margin

I think I'm right in assuming the rear wing can't be above the tallest part of the car, so there isn't much room to put a wing on there. Even the F458 looks a bit cramped compared to others and GT3s. Obviously, waivers can always sort that...
But, lower car means lower drag. Those big flying butresses could help with downforce also. Should be good to go by looking at the car from the rear.
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The cockpit shape is a bit of an interesting one, as it must have a smaller height difference between the cockpit roof and rear spoiler than any current GTE car by some margin

I think I'm right in assuming the rear wing can't be above the tallest part of the car, so there isn't much room to put a wing on there. Even the F458 looks a bit cramped compared to others and GT3s. Obviously, waivers can always sort that...
Wing attachment was one of the thinks I was pondering as well once I saw this. The previous Ford GT also had quite a low wing though

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Interesting to read in Autosport that they don't think the racing programme has even been signed off yet...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117350
Also interesting to read that it will be built in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Also interesting to read that it will be built in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Will be? Or was.
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"The all-new Ford GT is built around a carbonfibre chassis, front and rear aluminium subframes and a version of the EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600bhp.


It will be built at a new technical centre in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was opened last May."
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"The all-new Ford GT is built around a carbonfibre chassis, front and rear aluminium subframes and a version of the EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600bhp.


It will be built at a new technical centre in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was opened last May."
The wink is for the race version....

Which in NO way shape or form has been green lit....maybe.
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The wink is for the race version....

Which in NO way shape or form has been green lit....maybe.
But, but, Ford has a brand new hightech facility just waiting for it to happen. Plus, there's something about a 50-year anniversary of Ford winning Le Mans coming up in 2016. What a perfect time to return to Le Mans, me thinks!
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Old 15 Jan 2015, 20:54 (Ref:3493153)   #198
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I think it would be a big mistake to launch a car like the GT, with its connection to the GT40, and not race it. Otherwise it could just be any other Ford. The previous versions (well, more accurately, the original) have racing history and pedigree and in my opinion it would be foolish to ignore that...

...If that makes any sense.
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I think it would be a big mistake to launch a car like the GT, with its connection to the GT40, and not race it. Otherwise it could just be any other Ford. The previous versions (well, more accurately, the original) have racing history and pedigree and in my opinion it would be foolish to ignore that...

...If that makes any sense.
They didn't officially race the last version and that worked out pretty good. I just wish they make some kind of ST version with their awesome flat plane V8. The 6 is pretty lame.
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I will miss the roar of the V8, but I kind of like the turbo sound, too:
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