Ford GT (Mk2) Concept

    Description

    The Ford GT (Mk2) Concept is a 2-seater sports car concept planned as a successor to the Ford GT (2002-2006). 

    Story

    Rumors of a successor to the first generation Ford GT have been raging since the model was discontinued in 2006. This time, the new supercar had to wait only 9 years, not 35. Development was carried out in the strictest secrecy, even within Ford.

    So, in 2015, at the North American International Auto Show, as well as in the computer game Forza Motorsport 6, a new, clean-sheet, second-generation Ford GT was presented, the production of which was scheduled for 2016.

    The new model marked the 50th anniversary of the GT40's victory in 1966 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For this purpose, four instances of the Ford GT LM racing modification were built in 2016 for the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team. They made their debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona where they finished 7th and 9th in the class. The Ford GT LM then matched its predecessor's Le Mans achievement by winning the GTE-Pro category and finishing 1st and 2nd in the Fuji and Shanghai 6 Hours. 1st at Silverstone and 2nd at Le Mans followed in 2017.

    The Ford GT was awarded the North American 2015 Pre-Series Concept Award, as well as the top honor for 2015 Top Concept. Ford has been a finalist for the 20th time in the category and for the 5th time it has been awarded the top prize in the category.

    Engine

    V8 and V12 engines were considered as the power plant, but, in the end, it was decided to use the Ford EcoBoost V6 engine due to its compactness, which gave more freedom to designers.

    The twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine was the most powerful production Ford EcoBoost engine in history at that time. It provided more than 600 hp. and worked in tandem with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and steering wheel control paddles.

    Chassis

    At the heart of the new GT was a carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum front and rear subframes and carbon fiber body panels. The car's windshield was made from Corning's Gorilla Glass, which is also used to make smartphone screens. Such glass reduced the weight of the car due to its thinness, but had the same strength as a conventional windshield.

    Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT was designed only as a 2-door coupe with a central layout, with the aim of improving stability by keeping the center of gravity closer to the center. The weight distribution of the new GT was 43% front and 57% rear.

    Variable ride height independent push-rod suspension, carbon-ceramic brake systems and 20-inch wheels were standard.

    Exterior

    The design goal was for the overall look of the second generation GT to be recognizable as part of the GT lineup, which meant, for example, a cropped nose piece, round taillights and raised twin tailpipes. But, unlike the first generation car, the new GT had butterfly doors that no longer included an element integrated into the roof.

    Drag has been minimized and downforce has been increased with a teardrop-shaped body for active aerodynamics. The most notable exterior features of the new GT were the open airflow tunnels built into the car's rear fenders, called "flying buttresses". The front end of the GT featured a GT40-style cutout and hood vents that let oncoming air through the car's roof. At the rear, there was a large diffuser and hollow, round taillights that forced out air drawn in through vents built into the buttresses. The GT's active rear spoiler could be adjusted and adapted to different conditions and driving modes depending on the required downforce.

    Interior

    The interior of the Ford GT was not much more luxurious than that of a racing car. The trim was made of carbon fiber and Alcantara. The seats were built into the monocoque and were not adjustable. For the convenience of landing, it was necessary to adjust the steering column and pedal assembly. All the main buttons were centered on a square Formula 1-style steering wheel, behind which was a digital instrument cluster. To the right of it was the display of the information system, and below it, on a narrow console, was the engine start button and the rotating gear selector.

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    Bodywork
    Presentation
    Years of production
    2015
    Body type
    купе
    Number of doors
    2
    Number of places
    2
    Engine
    Engine type
    бензиновый
    Engine location
    центральное, продольное
    Engine model
    Ford TwinTurbo EcoBoost 3.5 V6
    Cylinders
    V6
    V-angle
    60°
    Capacity (cc)
    3496
    Power output (hp / kW /)
    656 /
    482 /
    at rpm
    6250
    Torque (N·m)
    746
    at rpm
    5900
    Number of valves
    4/24
    Valvetrain
    DOHC
    Block material
    алюминиевый сплав
    Dry sump
    да
    Fuel system
    впрыск
    Turbocharger
    2
    Specific
    Specific output (hp/litre)
    187,64
    Specific output (hp/tonne)
    445,05
    Specific output (kg/hp)
    2,25
    Specific torque (N·m/litre)
    213,39
    Specific torque (N·m/tonne)
    506,11
    Transmission
    Driven wheels
    задний
    Clutch
    двухдисковое
    Gearbox model
    Getrag 7DCL750
    Gearbox
    роботизированная
    Number of speeds
    7
    Suspension
    Front suspension
    push-rod
    Rear suspension
    push-rod
    Elastic elements in front
    пружины
    Elastic elements in rear
    пружины
    Front anti-roll bar
    да
    Rear anti-roll bar
    да
    Wheel size front
    8,5J×20
    Wheel size rear
    11,5J×20
    Tire brand
    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
    Tyres front
    245/35 R20
    Tyres rear
    325/30 R20
    Steering
    Steering type
    шестерня-рейка
    Power steering
    гидравлический
    Turning diameter (m)
    12,2
    Brakes specs
    Brakes front
    дисковые вентилируемые перфорированные
    Brakes rear
    дисковые вентилируемые перфорированные
    Brand of brakes
    Brembo
    Disc material
    карбон-керамика
    Number of caliper pistons (front/rear)
    6/4
    Anti-lock braking system
    да
    Dimensions and weight
    Body
    монокок с панелями
    Body material
    углеволокно
    Length (mm)
    4763
    Width (mm)
    2004
    Height (mm)
    1110
    Wheelbase (mm)
    2710
    Front track (mm)
    1694
    Rear track (mm)
    1661
    Ground clearance (mm)
    120
    Drag coefficien
    0,350
    Dry weight (kg)
    1385
    Curb weight (kg)
    1474
    Weight distribution (%)
    43/57
    Performance specs
    Ecological class
    Евро 6
    Fuel tank capacity (l)
    57
    Fuel type
    Аи-98
    Dynamic specs
    Acceleration 0-100 kph (s)
    3,5
    Top speed (kph)
    348
    Top speed (mph)
    216
    Last modified
    14.08.2023

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