Ford är på gång...

Först Daytona sedan Le Mans....

Nya Shelby GT350R verkar också bli en riktigt potent banbil...

"".Last week brought out our GT350R and our GT350 Track Pack here at Grattan to do fair, back-to-back same day, same driver comparison. The GT350R with the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires is equal to the hundredth of a second as fast as the Porsche 911 GT3 and it is over a second quicker than the Z28," Chief Functional Engineer, Global Performance Vehicles at Ford Motor Company, Kerry Baldori said. "The base GT350 with the Track Pack, which uses the Pilot Super Sport tire, is equal again, to within a hundredth of a second, to the Porsche Carrera and the Corvette C7 with the Z51 package.""


"In this video, we bring you the sights and sounds of the 2016 Shelby GT350R. In the second half of the video, lead Ford test driver Gene Martindale takes us on some spirited laps around Grattan Raceway and demonstrates the different driving, suspension, and traction control modes of the GT350R."

The Secret Shakedown: Ford GT Testing Began Long Before Its Unveiling:

Kapar delvis min egen tråd...

Avslappnad provkörning med Chris Harris bakom ratten på Mustang 2015, kommer numera även som högerstyrd...kanske blir Mustangen ett vanligare och välkommet inslag på klubbträffarna runt om...

2015 Ford Mustang GT - Chris Harris on Cars

Trevlig bildjämförelse

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/31368-Ford-GT-with-Fe . . . .

http://www.fordgtforum.com/2015/10/01/2017-ford-gt-test-mule-meets-fer . . . .

"See the Ford GT race car like you've never seen it before. Ford shares never-before-seen footage of the Ford GT's twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine on the dynamometer in Dearborn, Mich., footage from its first test at Sebring and much more."

"Chip Ganassi Racing's testing program with the new Ford GT has moved to the high banks and road course infield at Daytona International Speedway. Team partner, and Ford GT constructor, Multimatic had been responsible for the program's testing efforts leading up to Daytona, and with the first race chassis in their hands, the CGR Ford effort has launched its own test plan that will continue through January.

IMSA's season opener for the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 30-31 will mark Ford's return to factory GT competition with a two-car program fielded by CGR."

Trevliga bilder finns på:

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/31380-Ford-GT-turns-f . . . .

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/122375-imsa-ford-gt-turns-first-laps-at . . . .

V8 saknas av många...

Första racet närmar sig...

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R verkar också kunna kränga en del kurvor....synd att inte dessa rivaler med flera möts "på riktigt" i de olika V8 Thundercars serierna istället för GM siluettbilar...

Gtn är svinsnygg men fan den låter HEMSKT.

erikjakan skrev:

Gtn är svinsnygg men fan den låter HEMSKT.

Håller med...Hoppas de kan lyckas bättre med tävlingsresultatet än med motorljudet

Ford GT: Aero and Design

"Ford Press Release:

FORD AND CORNING INTRODUCE INDUSTRY-FIRST GORILLA GLASS HYBRID WINDSHIELD TECHNOLOGY ON ALL-NEW FORD GT SUPERCAR
Industry-first Corningr Gorillar Glassc hybrid windshield technology is a light-weighting innovation set to debut on the all-new Ford GT, saving more than 12 pounds and positively impacting acceleration, fuel economy and braking performance
Inspired by advances in consumer electronics, the three-layer hybrid window consists of Corning Gorilla Glass for automotive, thermoplastic and annealed glass applications
Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield is thinner than traditional laminate glass, and will improve Ford GT handling by lowering the vehicle's center of gravity


DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 15, 2015 - What started as a lightweight concept technology is about to become reality for Ford GT customers when the all-new supercar debuts the Corningr Gorillar Glassc hybrid windshield - a tough, durable, scratch-resistant window that is about 30 percent lighter than traditional glass.

Developed by Ford and Corning, Gorilla Glass hybrid window will be used on both the windshield and rear engine cover of Ford GT, contributing to enhanced vehicle handling, improved fuel efficiency and reduced risk of glass damage.

"Gorilla Glass hybrid is a great example of how Ford works with suppliers to innovate in every area of our business," said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice president, Global Purchasing. "Ford GT is setting new standards for innovation through performance and light-weighting, and we're excited about exploring other applications for this great new technology."

When tasked with developing lightweight and advanced material vehicle applications, the Ford team approached Corning, a recognized leader in materials science that introduced light and durable Gorilla Glass to the consumer electronics market in 2007. Interested in further exploring potential automotive applications, Ford engaged Corning to help research and develop a unique formulation for exterior vehicle glass.

Once the technology was studied for Ford's supercar concept, the team realized there were real-world applications for the new hybrid glass. A small, dedicated group comprised of purchasing and engineering employees from Ford and Corning fast-tracked the technology toward rapid introduction. Within four months, they were seeking program approval.

"This successful collaboration is one of the reasons we spend R&D resources to develop new innovations and solve tough problems," said Wendell Weeks, chief executive officer, Corning Incorporated. "Ford recognized the significant value of these innovative light-weighting technology and committed significant resources to quickly get it qualified for production applications. We worked with Ford to develop a glass that successfully withstood thousands of hours of durability testing and is now being used in a Ford production vehicle. We are excited to introduce this game changing technology to the market."

Gorilla Glass hybrid
A traditional automotive laminated windshield consists of two layers of annealed glass sandwiched around a clear, thermoplastic interlayer binding agent. Originally introduced in America by Henry Ford, the technology has been used in the auto industry for nearly a century.

The new hybrid glass uses a multilayer approach - a pane of toughened automotive-grade formed hybrid acts as the strengthened inner layer, an advanced noise-absorbing thermoplastic interlayer is in the center, and an annealed glass serves as the outer layer. The result is a windshield and rear engine cover approximately 32 percent lighter than competitive vehicles.

"During development, we tried different glass variations before we found a combination that provided both weight savings and the durability needed for exterior automotive glass," said Paul Linden, Ford body exteriors engineer. "We learned, somewhat counterintuitively, that the strengthened interior layer of the windshield is key to the success of the hybrid window."

The new Gorilla Glass hybrid window laminate is approximately 25 percent to 50 percent thinner, and has equal to, or greater strength than traditional laminate. Traditional laminate glass ranges from four millimeters to six millimeters in thickness, where Gorilla Glass hybrid window ranges from three millimeters to four millimeters. This remarkable reduction in thickness greatly reduces the weight of each panel. Plus, the glass is more robust due to advanced processes for contaminant reduction, chemical strengthening, unique edge treatment and laminate construction.

The new technology was tested over stone and in rough road conditions, and had to endure specific projectile, rollover and wind tunnel testing.

"In addition to the new hybrid technology for the exterior glass of Ford GT, we're using a unique glass combination for the bulkhead panel between passenger cell and engine bay," said Linden. "We're excited that we can use tailored glass applications to meet specific needs and provide maximum weight savings."

The reduced weight of the windshield, engine cover and bulkhead glass on Ford GT positively impacts acceleration, fuel economy and braking performance. Perhaps most important is the benefit on handling - removing the weight of glass high in the construction of the vehicle lowers the center of gravity and contributes to the car's outstanding agility.

Ford's use of the new hybrid glass underscores the company's aggressive goals for innovative engineering and light-weighting technologies that will one day benefit all Ford customers."

"ready to race", ska bli riktigt spännande och se om den kan leverera i 24 timmarstävlingarna.


http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/the-new-ford-gt-is-ready-to . . . .


För övrigt GT:ns hemsida (trevlig):

https://www.ford.com/performance/gt/

Gick ju sådär vid Daytona, bland annat med växlingarna, men som någon skrev:

"The transmission was fine, it was a shift actuator that was failing most likely because the cameras installed for the race screwed up the voltage to that actuator. The cameras were not on board during 15,000 miles of testing and those actuators worked fine then. Again, the fix for this will be easy. I feel great about these cars and every problem I'm aware of is quickly correctable. The cars were as fast or faster than than every other GTLM cars at Daytona."

Intressant läsning kring utveckling och framtida förutsättningar, skrivet efter Daytona:

http://www.gordonkirby.com/categories/columns/theway/2016/the_way_it_i . . . .