The Bite Magazine - issue 16

THE ALL-NEW Performance Driving Capacity The all-new Ford GT supercar has been designed to set new standards in innova- tion through performance with advances in light-weighting, aerodynamics and an ultra-efficient EcoBoost engine instead of the previous supercharged V8 engine. This new twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine is their most pow- erful yet, producing more than 600bhp coupled with race-proven technology that is engineered to keep company with exotics when it goes into production this year. Along with a powerful mid- mounted engine, rear-view drive and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell, the Ford GT supercar makes extensive use of lightweight materials including carbon fibre and aluminium to ensure outstanding acceleration and handling with improved efficiency. With advanced active aerodynamics such as the deployable rear spoiler and SYNC3, the latest version of their advanced connec- tivity system, Ford aims to better serve the driver in delivering technologies. “The GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar,” Raj Nair, Ford Group Vice President of Global Product Development said. “GT includes inno- vations and technologies that can be applied broadly across Ford’s future product portfolio – another proof point that Ford continues raising the perfor- mance bar while ultimately improving vehicles for all of our customers.” The Ford GT is one of more than 12 new ‘Ford Performance’ vehicles destined to be on the road by 2020 including the Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R. Each one of these vehicles will make use of improved effi- ciency in acceleration, braking, handling and safety through advanced, lighter materials. There is no indication of the supercar’s acceleration power as yet but some car experts believe it could be close to 3.0 seconds with a top speed of around 200mph.This could be a great estimation thanks to the integration of ultra-light- weight Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes bite cars