GT40 on Beyond Tomorrow Ch7 Qld Now!

Pedro · 28-06-2006, 07:40 PM

They're doing something with a GT40 on Beyond Tomorrow that just started on Channel 7 Qld at 7.30pm

WILDTRAKPX2 · 28-06-2006, 07:42 PM

Thanks mate

edit: just watched it... sex on wheels

S3SR · 28-06-2006, 08:16 PM

188k for that....im saving already

TEaaron · 28-06-2006, 08:30 PM

I bet that was 188k american so Aus will probably charge like $500,000.

charles_wif_xf · 28-06-2006, 08:55 PM

I missed that. What was so special about the GT?

BlueXr8 · 28-06-2006, 09:03 PM

GT40X = i would give both my testicals for one plus that mean a cheap vesectomy

absoute HORN

Falchoon · 28-06-2006, 09:07 PM

http://www.beyondtomorrow.com.au/stories/ep41/ford.html

Sara Groen takes to the road in a new twist on a retro classic - the Ford GTX1. The 618 horsepower :eclipsee_ 5.4 litre supercharged V8 convertible is the masterpiece of designer Kip Ewing who made it his mission to reinvent one of the classic racing cars of the 1960’s – the four times Le Mans winning Ford GT40. Now roadster enthusiasts can have a 21st Century road-going super-car.

charles_wif_xf · 28-06-2006, 11:14 PM

As much as we Ford freaks love the GT, that wasn't worthy of being shown on a show supposedly showing us new and innovative ideas for the future. Lately, it has become a mouthpiece for whoever wants to pay for airtime.

eed-250 · 29-06-2006, 01:19 AM

i swear she said 700hp.. lol

man that car was HOT i blew my load twice. 188k isnt to bad for a supercar!

turboute · 29-06-2006, 11:04 AM

Ford GT40 (150k US base model at the time)vs Ferrari Modena 360 race spec(200k US at the time) vs Porshe 911 GT3 also race spec(100k US at the time).

Both the Ferrari and the porshe got the same lap times around the test track ~ 1 min from memory (same driver) the GT40 went 2 seconds quicker, which is a huge difference.This thing will eat either of the other two cars easily, and the other two are benchmarks for GT racing around the world. It is relatively cheap too.

Jason[98.EL] · 29-06-2006, 11:06 AM

the gt40x is a sweet looking beast loved the way the guy took of at the track 2 nice big black lines with a bit of sidways action thrown in

love the gt40x i want one

jason

BlueRaven · 29-06-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eed-250

i swear she said 700hp.. lol

man that car was HOT i blew my load twice. 188k isnt to bad for a supercar!

She did.

While I agree with a post above about it not being in theme with the show....I don't care. I love the sound of that car.

Gabbs · 29-06-2006, 12:57 PM

The gt40 is one car I would love to own. Seen one in the flesh and damn it looks hot. Ford aus should bring a limited number of right hand drive versions im sure they would fly out.

nb_351 · 29-06-2006, 06:14 PM

would love to own one of them even for a weekend... how hot did that sound? thryre a 5.4 arent they, blown though... should be in the ho... imagine that... fastest 4 door coming up again? can only dream...

rodderz · 29-06-2006, 06:26 PM

Here is the Ford USA ad for the GT.... nice footage and nice sound too!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...0&q=ford+gt+ad

S3SR · 29-06-2006, 09:09 PM

anyone no the fuel economy on this one compared to the FordGT .....jerremy on top gear said the FordGT was about 40mi/gal...i think

aumexican · 29-06-2006, 10:01 PM

WHY O WHY did they send her, a grid girl to do a mans job.

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Next time channel 7 send me

DDXR6T · 30-06-2006, 11:51 AM

In current motor magazine, they tested the GT40 (not'x') again the Saleen S7. The saleen has an extra 142kw, nearly 300nM extra torque and 240kg's less body weight. But, Still struggled to keep with the GT40. The saleen's donk is quite ancient with its 7.0L V8, 16v, TT. vs The Fords QOHC 5.4L 32v S/C V8. Just goes to show, Power is NOT everything. Drivability contributes massively to a car performance. Not to mention prices ($188,000(GT40) vs $555,000(S7)

"Both forged alloy throttle pedals clack to their stops, There is a gigantic roar from behind as the twin turbo's try to spool up. This saleen is one of the loudest cars i have ever driven. The GT40 immediately jumps almost a car length infront, but thats OK, we're expecting this - Its supercharger comes on boost instantly, while my Garrett GT35R Turbo-chargers take a moment to pump. Now the GT40 is a good car length infront and my turbo's come on song, but the GT40 is holding its lead - Jesus, Its not enough, no way! I don't make up much ground and by the time we're doing well above the lock-up-and-see-you-in-a-year speeds, I back off, beaten" - Motor magazine, July 2006 (page 77)

Bossxr8 · 30-06-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_wif_xf

As much as we Ford freaks love the GT, that wasn't worthy of being shown on a show supposedly showing us new and innovative ideas for the future. Lately, it has become a mouthpiece for whoever wants to pay for airtime.

I think the virtual reality interior was the highlighted technology feature, even though they did the right thing by only showing that for one minute so we could see that beast shed rubber. Drool.

If only Ford Oz could make brilliant ads like that, even though the fun nazis would shut it down.

Aeron · 30-06-2006, 09:21 PM

That burnout when the guy set off was great!

Love the sound of the thing!!