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FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT

 

That would be the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept.

http://www.autodeadline.com/Photos?s...=Shelby&page=1

Enjoy.

 

thats where i got the pics from, this isn't a repost is it?

 

This the GT replacement as spoken of in the other thread?

 

are they going to throw in free yoga lessons for those that can't naturally fold themselves in three just to get inside?

 

notice the doors? they have a little roof on them but not as much as the ford gt, just a thought

 

is there a press release with this somewhere? this just kinda like, popped up

 

here we go, found it
article here

 

LOL!!

I was just about to ask about this car. I know Guion and a few other guys were saying that a new Ford Shelby will be shown on the 12th (yesterday). I was thinking of bringing that old thread back up, but saw this.

looks good. Hope it still has the 604hp 6.4L v10 under hood.

Edit; Just read article;
"Best of all, Ford confirms that the engine installed is a V-10, as in the 605-hp Cobra concept. At that concept's introduction, Ford execs said that 700 hp for the V-10 was a distinct possibility, given more Shelby-fication."

 

From the article: "The two-seat, front-engined fastback doesn't rest on the GT's haunches - it draws out a teardrop-shaped style all its own that could prove a convincing sell over the Viper or a super Corvette.

Best of all, Ford confirms that the engine installed is a V-10, as in the 605-hp Cobra concept. At that concept's introduction, Ford execs said that 700 hp for the V-10 was a distinct possibility, given more Shelby-fication."

700 hp possible Viper and "super" Corvette better be pretty bad _ss. If the rumors are true that the V-10 will find its way into the last few GT's, then I think it's 100% likely we'll see the V-10 in the GR-1 when it's built. For that matter, it could end up in a few other special vehicles.

 

Ford Shelby GR-1
Preliminary Specifications
(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)

Length 173.7 (4413mm)
Width 74.6 (1834mm)
Height 46.0 (1168mm)
Wheelbase 100 (2540mm)
Track Front 63.0 (1598mm)
Track Rear 61.3 (1558mm)
Front Overhang 35.6 (903mm)
Rear Overhang 38.2 (970mm)
Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150mm)
Curb Weight 3900 lbs est. (!!!!!!!)
Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine Ford 6.4L V10
Max RPM 7500RPM
Horsepower 605 @ 6750RPM
Torque 501lb/ft @ 5550RPM
Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1

beautiful shape, but once again FoMoCo thinks that too much weight is actually a good thing...Even the Cobra Concept was a little portly at 3075 lbs., but how did they manage to add on 900 lbs on a similar frame??

 

Much better than the Shelby Cobra roadster concept at NAIAS. I wish they wouldn't use that paint scheme on everything though; it takes away from the distinction of the new car and draws an inital reaction of "front-engined Ford GT."

Autoweek also has a story:
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=100607

 

Maybe the 3900lbs was a typo? I mean how in the world did they add 900lbs to the car while still using the same engine? The number one killer of ford cars is weight. The 04 Cobra would have run with the 04 ZO6 in a straight line if it lost 4 or 500lbs. I can understand why a Mustang GT weighs 3450lbs, similar to a camaro, but not why a Cobra or Shelby (purpose built cars) weigh as much or in many cases a lot more!

 

I saw it yesterday evening (and stayed long enough to get pretty tipsy from the free beverages). I'll post more later

 

i did read in a story that the body is made of fibreglass, and if the car makes it to full production, it might use composite/CF bodywork...that could shave off at least 100 lbs, imo....

will they price this along with the viper? or will the sky be the limit ($200,000+)??

ADDENDUM
I don't think this will or should be sold as a Ford...For the performance offered, and a potentially astronomical price point, this car screams "aston martin" or "jaguar"...execs from both those companies must be crying foul today, and I'll bet there's been more than one call from Coventry to Dearborn