New Ford GT unveiled at NAIAS - Page 3

xc_SS/RS · 01-12-2015, 09:54 AM

I think it should have the flat plane crank v8 personally. Also I know its Ford's thing, but seeing Ecoboost in the engine bay of the new Ford GT is slightly depressing. I know its got 600 HP but there's nothing eco about it lol

Just a personal thing...

Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

I think it should have the flat plane crank v8 personally. Also I know its Ford's thing, but seeing Ecoboost in the engine bay of the new Ford GT is slightly depressing. I know its got 600 HP but there's nothing eco about it lol

Just a personal thing...

Didn't you know it gets 40mpg so they can run the full 24 hr's on 1/10th. the number of pitstops.....

Silverlsinva · 01-12-2015, 10:05 AM

Wow I am actually un impressed by this looks wise and motor wise I feel a super car should have no less than a V8 or atleast V8 and hybrid or turbos. But Having a Super car and Ecoboost motor name its kinda odd and off for me. I feel this wont do as well as the Last GT.

xc_SS/RS · 01-12-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Didn't you know it gets 40mpg so they can run the full 24 hr's on 1/10th. the number of pitstops.....

Mind = blown. Lol

It'll still sell well. It looks awesome, especially the rear 3/4 view.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-12-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

I think it should have the flat plane crank v8 personally. ...

To be honest I thought we might see a 4.6 Ecoboost V8 in the Raptor and if they introduced the GT it would have a small displacement flat-plane TT V8, but seriously who can complain about 600+ HP?

SpeedIsLife · 01-12-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

To be honest I thought we might see a 4.6 Ecoboost V8 in the Raptor and if they introduced the GT it would have a small displacement flat-plane TT V8, but seriously who can complain about 600+ HP?

V8 purists who do not understand innovation

Silverlsinva · 01-12-2015, 10:15 AM

Its not that were purist and against Innovation and not against 600 plus hp, Its just that Ecoboost name. Oh you got a Ecoboost in you super car kinda like the one in the Taurus and the trucks just kinda dampers the car IMO they could have called it Raceboost motor or something cooler than Ecoboost.

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-12-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedIsLife

V8 purists who do not understand innovation

While true, it is rare to see a 60-degree V anything in a mid-engine car. I'm not complaining, it just isn't what I expected. 600+ HP in a car like that is impressive regardless of number of cylinders or the "Eco" name.

TJ91 · 01-12-2015, 10:26 AM

Holy f***

xc_SS/RS · 01-12-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Its not that were purist and against Innovation and not against 600 plus hp, Its just that Ecoboost name. Oh you got a Ecoboost in you super car kinda like the one in the Taurus and the trucks just kinda dampers the car IMO they could have called it Raceboost motor or something cooler than Ecoboost.

100% this. It could be the same, or very similar, to the engine from the F-150. Dunno about you guys but if I had the ability to spend over $100k on a car I wouldn't want an engine from a F-150 or a Taurus.

Or for it to be called an Ecoboost engine. Totes ghey.

Was just expecting a v8 in there since this is probably going to be limited production.

Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

100% this. It could be the same, or very similar, to the engine from the F-150. Dunno about you guys but if I had the ability to spend over $100k on a car I wouldn't want an engine from a F-150 or a Taurus.

Or for it to be called an Ecoboost engine. Totes ghey.

Was just expecting a v8 in there since this is probably going to be limited production.

Could have called it Wunderboosten. make it sound German. Or maybe Veloceboost to sound Italian.

King T · 01-12-2015, 10:34 AM

I expect the Ecoboost V6 in the Ford GT to be built to GT-R level of endurance and performance.

The only thing it will share with other Ecoboost engines is displacement size and name.

Silverlsinva · 01-12-2015, 10:35 AM

Also wouldn't putting the Flat Plane crank motor in this kinda help keep costs down too? or do you think they couldn't get more than 600 hp reliably to make it happen in The Ford GT.

stoopid · 01-12-2015, 10:39 AM

Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Charger/Challenger was faster? :p

Looks like a blue bat mobile.

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01-12-2015, 10:34 AM	#40
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392	I expect the Ecoboost V6 in the Ford GT to be built to GT-R level of endurance and performance. The only thing it will share with other Ecoboost engines is displacement size and name. __________________

01-12-2015, 10:05 AM	#31
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Wow I am actually un impressed by this looks wise and motor wise I feel a super car should have no less than a V8 or atleast V8 and hybrid or turbos. But Having a Super car and Ecoboost motor name its kinda odd and off for me. I feel this wont do as well as the Last GT.

01-12-2015, 10:15 AM	#35
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Its not that were purist and against Innovation and not against 600 plus hp, Its just that Ecoboost name. Oh you got a Ecoboost in you super car kinda like the one in the Taurus and the trucks just kinda dampers the car IMO they could have called it Raceboost motor or something cooler than Ecoboost.

01-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#41
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Also wouldn't putting the Flat Plane crank motor in this kinda help keep costs down too? or do you think they couldn't get more than 600 hp reliably to make it happen in The Ford GT.

01-12-2015, 10:39 AM	#42
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Wouldn't it be hilarious if the Charger/Challenger was faster? :p Looks like a blue bat mobile.

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