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Jan 12, 2015 | Detroit
Ford today unveiled the all-new GT, an ultra-high-performance supercar that serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost® performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction.
The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles coming by 2020. It joins Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R in the growing Ford Performance lineup.
Beginning production late next year, the GT hits the road in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
“As we at Ford drive innovation into every part of our business, it’s worth remembering that our first innovation as a company was not in a laboratory, but on the racetrack,” said Mark Fields, Ford president and chief executive officer, referring to Henry Ford’s win of a 1901 car race that inspired financial backers to invest in his company. “We are passionate about innovation through performance and creating vehicles that make people’s hearts pound.”
The all-new GT supercar features rear-wheel drive, a mid-mounted engine, and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell. It is propelled by the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a next-generation twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower.
The GT makes extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and aluminum – enabling outstanding acceleration and handling with improved efficiency.
Ford’s commitment to and capability in delivering technologies typically offered only in elite vehicles is evident in the GT. These include advanced active aerodynamics, such as a deployable rear spoiler, and a host of material and technology innovations to help better serve the driver, such as SYNC® 3 – the latest version of Ford’s advanced connectivity system.
“The GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “GT includes innovations and technologies that can be applied broadly across Ford’s future product portfolio – another proof point that Ford continues raising the performance bar while ultimately improving vehicles for all of our customers.”
Carbon fiber innovation
Few innovations provide a more wide-ranging performance and efficiency advantage than reducing weight. All factors of a vehicle’s capabilities – acceleration, handling, braking, safety, efficiency – can improve through the use of advanced, lighter materials.
The all-new GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product lineup moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fiber elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car.
Anchored by a carbon fiber passenger cell, the GT features aluminum front and rear subframes encapsulated in structural carbon fiber body panels. Carbon fiber is one of the world’s strongest materials for its mass – enabling an ultra-stiff foundation for chassis components, while creating a lighter overall package for increased dynamic performance and efficiency.
Most powerful production EcoBoost ever
Ford EcoBoost technology is available in every new Ford car, utility and light-duty pickup in North America beginning this year.
EcoBoost engines power a growing number of Ford performance models, including the new Mustang, just-announced F-150 Raptor, as well as Fiesta ST and Focus ST.
Based on the same race-proven engine architecture serving Ford’s IMSA Daytona Prototype endurance racing efforts, the next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in the GT features a wide powerband with impressive time-to-torque characteristics.
The engine demonstrates remarkable efficiency – a key attribute of its endurance racing-derived powertrain, where exceptional performance combined with efficiency is a critical competitive advantage.
Ford’s twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 raced to three wins in its first season of the IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship in 2014, including a win in the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring, along with seven podiums over more than 15,000 endurance racing miles.
The GT features an all-new, port/direct dual fuel-injection setup to improve engine response, plus a low-friction roller-finger-follower valvetrain. The twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle for near-instantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control.
Aero innovation gets active
Aerodynamic efficiency is at the heart of the GT design, actively reducing drag while aiding downforce and stability.
From its optimum tear-drop shape to its aircraft-inspired fuselage and visibility-enhancing curved windshield, every slope and shape is designed to minimize drag and optimize downforce.
Although each surface on the GT is functionally crafted to manage airflow, it also features fully active aerodynamic components to improve braking, handling and stability.
An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, reactively deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions.
Designed for purpose
While it shares a legacy with classic Ford racing and performance cars, GT is a fully contemporary and functional shape that communicates modernity and pure beauty.
The state-of-the-art chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT. Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners.
The narrow-profile canopy reduces frontal area and caps a purposeful interior that provides state-of-the-art technology to ensure control, comfort and safety. The two-seat cockpit is accessed by upward-swinging doors, and features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fiber passenger cell.
This configuration significantly reduces seating hardware and weight, and provides a consistent and direct sensory connection to the chassis. The fixed seating is combined with adjustable pedals and steering column to accommodate a very wide range of driver statures.
An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, creating a stalkless steering column that allows uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls. A fully digital and configurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data. The display is configurable for multiple driving environments and different driving modes.
“While we hope enthusiasts rejoice about this all-new GT, all Ford customers will benefit from the ultimate performance Ford and its new-generation innovations,” said Nair.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 189,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit corporate.ford.com.
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Ford F-Series: The Truck That Grew-Up With America
Ford F-Series trucks have been beloved by enthusiasts and customers for decades. The F-Series has proven to be the most enduring and successful line of vehicles Ford has produced in its history. Since 1948 there have been 12 generations of this praised line of trucks with numerous special editions in between. The new 13th generation launched at the 2014 New York International Auto Show promises innovation and design that will inevitably help this treasured vehicle retain its longstanding place as America’s favorite truck. The Truck that Grew Up with America will tell the story of the beloved Ford F-Series evolution from a utilitarian work implement to a fully appointed luxury vehicle with functional capabilities that deliver the competent utility required in the workplace and recreation.
The exhibit will chronicle the evolution of the thirteen series of the truck with imagery and props illustrating how the F-Series has evolved with the functional and lifestyles needs of society. It will showcase examples of each truck in the series as well as the special editions that have garnered loyalty with owners.
To place the F-Series in a cultural context, three “Windows in Time” set pieces will be created to further illustrate the Truck that Grew Up with America theme by comparing the period with the F-Series truck designs of that era.
The three periods; “Widows in Time” are:
1. 1946 through the 50’s – The beginning
2. 1960’s – A period of dynamic cultural change
3. Late 1990’s – When the line between a work truck and luxury car blurred
ACM will build small “sets” with period artifacts, memorabilia and ephemera to enhance the story of the truck in its era.
Dates: The exhibit will open on January 10, 2015 and run until June 2015.
Location: The Truck that Grew Up with America exhibit will be located on the Museum’s Showcase Gallery and is the first exhibit guests will experience.
Vehicles: 20 trucks from 1948 to present
In addition to the 20 Ford trucks, the exhibit will have a number of exhibit elements designed to enhance the telling of the F-Series story. These include a video wall adjacent to the entry of F-Series exhibit. The installation is a thirty-five foot exhibit wall with four video monitors, which will run individual films. The Museum is working with Ford’s Media Archives to acquire a wide selection of high-quality photography and film to use in the creation of the videos.
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For today only Saleen is offering 15% off everything at shop.saleen.com.
Just use the promo code: flashsale at checkout.
From our friends at Saleen Motors International
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Price: $39,950.00
VIN: 1ZVHT82H485118138
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2008
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: Supercharged 4.6
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 5 Speed
Exterior Color: Vista Blue with Red Stripes
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 4,666
For Sale By: Executive Auto Sales
Contact: 770-294-3301
eBay #: 171627212265
2008 Saleen S281 Supercharged Mustang Patriot Edition 1 of 8 in this color.
Here is that special piece you have been holding out for.
The featured car is collector quality and has been stored inside a climate garage since new.
The featured Saleen only has 4,600 miles so the car is like new in every way.
This car was formely owned by band Motley Crew’s Nikki Sixx and Robert Long.
2008 Saleen s281 Supercharged Patriot edition 1 of 8 in this color combo.
There was only 24 Patriot Edition Saleen’s ever produced and 1 of 8 makes this car extremely rare.
The previous owned paid $71,254.00 for this car when purchased new.
This is a true collector car that turns heads every where.
You will be the only guy or gal around with this special car.
This car like all of our vehicle’s features a clean certified carfax so you can buy with confidence.
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At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures.
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Price: US $32,500.00
VIN: 1ZVBP8CF5C5203148
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2012
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: Supercharged 5.0
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 6 Speed
Exterior Color: Black with Silver Stripes
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 28,733
For Sale By: Classic Chevrolet Texas
Contact: 817-410-6164
eBay #: 361169909841
Editor Note:
One of six 2012 S302 Black Lable models produced. One of four 2012 S302 Black Label Supercharged coupes believed to have been produced for the model year. One of two S302 BL SC coupes in exterior color Ebony. Of the two black coupes, this is believed to be the one in “SMS trim.” The other 2012 black SC coupe was produced by Saleen with a near complete Saleen exterior and interior identity.
L@@k at what we just traded for. 2012 Mustang GT Super Charged Saleen signed by Steve Saleen #12-011. This car is just like new condition, inside and out. Runs and drives perfect. Tires have deep rubber, lots of life left. There are no issues with this vehicle. This is not your every day Mustang. This car will sell fast. We are the largest Chevrolet dealer in the US. We have perfect feed back and are a top notch organization. Feel free to check us out. Contact me with any questions. Call or text 817-875-5524. Office 817-410-6164. Or email me at mhicks@classicchevrolet.com
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Price: BID
VIN: 1ZVFT82H175306136
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2007
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: Supercharged 4.6
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 6 Speed
Exterior Color: Heritage Blue with Epic Orange Stripes
Interior Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 10,962
For Sale By: Private Seller
Contact: 701-770-3634
eBay #: 171606663640
Editor Note:
This is NOT the first 550 Legacy Edition produced. Legacy production began during the 2006 model year. The first Legacy “may” have been 06-0123E and shipped to Campbell Ford. The first Gulf livery Legacy was 06-152E and assembled in Troy, MI.Also, total Gulf livery production equaled five vehicles. One 2006 and four 2007 editions
Vehicle Description:
This 2007 Saleen 550 was the very 1st one produced at a price of $92,000.00 new. There were only ever 4 produced, 3 in the USA, 1 overseas. Mileage on this car is 10,962. To order a 2007 Saleen 550 first you had own a 2006 Ford GT Heritage. This is the only Saleen 550 to have the silver wheels. If you Google Saleen 550, this was there promo car. For more info call Darroll 701 770 3634, Williston ND. 58801 email wdm@nemontel.net
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By: JOHN LYON – Expert Eye December 2014
Original Article: ROBBREPORT.COM
Saleen, the Southern California–based performance car maker, is best known for its pulse-quickening aftermarket upgrades of iconic American muscle cars such as the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro, as well as its own supercar, the Saleen S7. But this year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Saleen added an unexpected dimension to its automotive stable with the introduction of its first all-electric vehicle, the Saleen Foursixteen (saleen.com).
Based on a Tesla P85 Model S, the Foursixteen retains the original car’s 85 kWh battery and its namesake 416 hp motor. But the gear train has been reworked, giving the car modestly improved acceleration and—perhaps more important—a more aggressive whine. The front fascia and back end have been remodeled to improve aerodynamics and airflow, while also lending the coupe a much sportier look. In addition to the slew of upgrades that come standard on the Foursixteen—which is priced from $152,000, $58,600 more than a standard Model S—Saleen also offers options including larger wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, bucket seats, and showcar paint. One optional feature, however, may be the Foursixteen’s most practical improvement over the Tesla Model S: a pair of cup holders.
From our friends at Saleen Motors International.
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