Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.8 (source: Car&Driver)
Top Speed mph (km/h): 205 (330)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 13/21 (n.a.)
Ford GT Exterior Dimensions
Wheel Base (in): 106.7
Overall Length (in): 182.8
Overall Height at curb (in): 44.3
Overall Width (in): 76.9
Front Track (in): 63
Rear Track (in): 63.7
Weight Distribution (ft/rear): 43/57
Overall Shadow (sq ft): 96.8
Approach Angle (deg): 9.2
Departure Angle (deg): 14.0
Ford GT Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 2
Leg Room (in): 44.6
Head Room (in): 35.4
Shoulder Room (in): 57.7
Hip Room: 57.8
Passenger Volume (cu ft): 52.8
Interior Volume Index(cu ft): 54.4
Ford GT Powertrain
Engine Type: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, supercharged V-8
Engine Displacement (L): 5.4
Bore/Stroke (mm): 90.2×105.8
Displacement (cu in/cc): 330/5409
Compression Ratio (in/mm): 8.4:1
Material: Aluminum block
Horsepower @ RPM: 550@6,500
Torque @ RPM (lb ft): 500@3,750
Horsepower Specific Output (hp/liter): 101.9
Torque Specific Output (lb ft/liter): 92.6
Recommended Fuel: 91 octane (premium)
Fuel System: Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection -(SEFI) with dual injectors per cylinder
Oil Capacity with Filter (quarts): 12
Usable Fuel Capacity (gal): 17.5
Ford GT Transaxle
Type 6-speed manual
Gear Ratios 1 – 2.61
2 – 1.71
3 – 1.23
4 – 0.94
5 – 0.77
6 – 0.63
Reverse – 3.135
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1
Gear Synchronization 1 – Triple
2 – Triple
3 – Triple
4 – Triple
5 – Double
6 – Double
Chassis/Steering/Brakes
Drivetrain Layout Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive
Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone
Steering Type Rack-and-Pinion
Steering Ratio 17:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock 2.7
Turning Circle (Curb-to-Curb) 40 ft.
Brake System Vacuum Power Assist
Front Brakes (in) 14.0
Rear Brakes (in) 13.2
2005 Ford GT Overview
The Ford GT40 concept was first seen in Detroit at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Ford planned to build the mid-engine supercar to celebrate the Ford’s Centennial. The response from the public to the resurrection of the record-setting winner of four consecutive Le Mans 24-Hour races in the 1960s was so intense that Ford decided put a limited run into production.
Ford has planned to build approximately 1500 annually for 2 to 3 years, depending on demand. The GT is powered by a 550-horsepower V8, mated upto a six-speed manual transmission and is capable of speeds in excess of 200mpg! The two-seater GT is an exotic car in everyway except when it comes to its price, Ford’s suggested retail price of $150,000 puts it in exclusive company.
It will stretch most drivers’ personal limits on winding mountain roads while feeling not entirely out of sorts in commuter mode.
The GT isn’t intended for weekend getaways, it doesn’t have much of a trunk.
2005 Ford GT Model Lineup
Ford has made it easy to choose a GT: there’s only one model to choose from with the same engine and transmission. Not that it is something to be worried about. The GT has a softer touch than it’s big brother – the purpose built GT40 that won Le Mans. The engine is a high-tech, supercharged, midship-mounted, 5.4-liter V8 making a truly scintillating 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque.
The MSRP ($139,995) buys everything and more that anybody really needs to enjoy this car the way it should be enjoyed. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, AM/FM/CD/MP3 two-speaker stereo, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, power windows, seats and mirrors, abundant leather trim, keyless remote, and textured rubber floormats.
An optional McIntosh stereo ($4000) adds an eight-inch subwoofer and one-inch A-pillar speakers but still accommodating only a single CD and minus the MP3 capability. Other options: forged aluminum wheels ($3500), painted brake calipers ($750) in choice of red or gun metal gray (stock is black), and painted racing/bodyside logo stripes ($5000). Buyers looking for understatement can opt to delete the standard “Ford GT” bodyside tape stripes.
Standard safety equipment includes frontal airbags, antilock brakes, a child seat tether bracket and latch assembly on the passenger seat and a tire inflation kit in lieu of a spare tire.
