Ford GT40

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

I'm sure everyone has heard of Ford's plans to produce the GT. Some people are saying it will outperform the Saleen S7 and it will be the greatest American supercar. Now... I know Ford fans are already building temples to worshp it as their Messiah... but am I the only one who thinks this thing is ugly as sin? It might perform like a Formula 1 car... but for all I care, I think its ugly as an Aztek. Wow... yes, I meant it. Ugly as an Aztek. Anybody else baffled by the amount of hype surrounding this car?

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

I hope no one here drives an Aztek... sorry...

[JL8Jeff]

There seems to be a new trend amoungst the car makers to build the ugliest cars/trucks nowadays. The Aztec, the Avalanche, the Focus, the Honda Element, Toyota Echo, etc. What kills me is that people are paying big $$$ to buy this ugly stuff. I saw 2 of those Honda Elements in a short 3 mile drive yesterday. I haven't seen the GT40 yet so I can't comment on that.

[Injuneer]

You have to understand that the GT40 is "retro".... they are trying to recapture the image of what was in its day a truely fantastic GT racer. That's the way it looked then.... and I liked it then, like it now. In the late 1960's, it was nice to see "American iron" dominate at LeMans and Sebring..... even if it was "blue oval". Kinda like the C5-R's today.

Now, if GM chose to come out with a retro version of a Jim Hall Chaparell road race car, they would really be on to something. It wouldn't be "pretty", with all those side skirts and the big vacuum cleaner holding it down on the pavement, but it sure would be a blast to drive.......

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Oh I know it is supposed to be "retro", and I definitely respect its heritage. However, in my humble opinion, it was ugly then, and it's ugly now. Even if I had that kind of money to throw at it, and if it does perform as well as they claim, I still wouldn't buy it. I just cannot get over its looks. A Corvette, Viper, or Porsche just have so much more class, style, and sex appeal. The GT may scream performance, but it doesn't do it with style. A car has to be good-looking for me to buy it, that is the first thing I notice. Luckily for me, most sports cars are good looking, so then I can make my decision based on performance... the GT is an exception, I can't even consider it just because of its looks.

[Injuneer]

Form follows function......

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

Well, in the case of the Corvette, Viper, and Porsche... they prove function doesn't have to make the form ugly.

[markd79ta]

I think style is in the eyes of the beholder. Each person has his or her own tastes, and that is OK. I truly hate F.O.R.D., and I always will, but for those that like them…more power to them. The F.O.R.D GT was one heck of a car in its day, and I am old enough to have caught the nostalgia of it all. Somewhere in my old model collection from when I was a kid, I have one of these old beasts. Even though, it is a F.O.R.D., I am happy to see that it is on the road again. And, it is much much better then that peace of junk Mustang they put out. For those in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, this car is a trademark of a different time and place, and it is cool to see. Anyhow, my .02 worth.

[FRMLAV8]

GT40...YEAH!!

I have to say I LOVE the GT40, and the new GT. I have always liked the way they looked.

I was at a Shelby Cobra Replica show over the weekend and there were several replica GT40's there - and I have to tell you - when you see these things blasting down the street! AW, man they are just awesome.

The 427 S/C is my all time dream car, but the GT40 is definitely in the top 10!

[FRMLAV8]

Here ya go!!

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

http://www.powerful-cars.de/bugatti%...64/index2.html

Now THIS is the most amazing car I have ever seen! I need a ride... just one ride... pleeeeeaase!

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

http://www.powerful-cars.de/bugatti%...64/index2.html

Now THIS is the most amazing car I have ever seen! I need a ride... just one ride... pleeeeeaase!

By the way, some info:

8.0L W-16 engine, quad turbo (that's right, QUAD)
AWD
1000 HP
922 ft-lbs of torque (from 2200-5200 RPM!!!!!)
0-60 in less than 3 seconds
top speed: 250 + mph
price: $800,000

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

Only thing wrong with the Bugatti is that dang grill....yeesh!!

Given the choice I'd take the GT and run off with the other $650,000....