Ford GT

[TurboDan]

Saw my first Ford GT speeding by today.  I was waiting to cross a street and a young guy was driving it.  It was silver, and had custom rims.  The engine/exhaust sounded SPECTACULAR on this thing, and I really liked the design on the street as much as I did at the auto show.

If you've got the cash, this might just be the new sports car to have.  Move over 'Vette!    

[Raza]

I've not seen one in motion, but I did see one at the PIAS a ways back.  Beautiful car, stupid name.  

[giant_mtb]

What's wrong with the name, Raza? <_<   It's based on the Ford GT40 from the 60's or whatever...so...yeah.  :P   I can't wait to see one in person...I wonder when that will be....    

[ifcar]

It would no doubt be as popular as the Vette if it didn't cost close to four times as much.  

[mazda6er]

It would no doubt be as popular as the Vette if it didn't cost close to four times as much.

In reality, wouldn't it be wise for Ford to make a Corvette-fighter? It could be a (much) sportier replacement for the slipping (and outgoing) Ford Thunderbird.  

[giant_mtb]

It would no doubt be as popular as the Vette if it didn't cost close to four times as much.

In reality, wouldn't it be wise for Ford to make a Corvette-fighter? It could be a (much) sportier replacement for the slipping (and outgoing) Ford Thunderbird.

That's a great idea...What would it be based on?  Mustang or GT platform?  Maybe they'd make an all new car and platform!    

[ifcar]

It would no doubt be as popular as the Vette if it didn't cost close to four times as much.

In reality, wouldn't it be wise for Ford to make a Corvette-fighter? It could be a (much) sportier replacement for the slipping (and outgoing) Ford Thunderbird.

That's a great idea...What would it be based on?  Mustang or GT platform?  Maybe they'd make an all new car and platform!  

Too expensive, not enough potential. Chevrolet doesn't have a Mustang fighter, and Ford doesn't have a Corvette fighter. Chevrolet itself found that it was unable to support both in its lineup, and with the Mustang going after heritage-seeking older buyers as well as younger ones now, one car would cannibalize the other in going after midlife-crisis buyers.

[giant_mtb]

Umm...what's a mid-life crisis buyer?

[mazda6er]

It would no doubt be as popular as the Vette if it didn't cost close to four times as much.

In reality, wouldn't it be wise for Ford to make a Corvette-fighter? It could be a (much) sportier replacement for the slipping (and outgoing) Ford Thunderbird.

That's a great idea...What would it be based on?  Mustang or GT platform?  Maybe they'd make an all new car and platform!  

Too expensive, not enough potential. Chevrolet doesn't have a Mustang fighter, and Ford doesn't have a Corvette fighter. Chevrolet itself found that it was unable to support both in its lineup, and with the Mustang going after heritage-seeking older buyers as well as younger ones now, one car would cannibalize the other in going after midlife-crisis buyers.

Chevy is making a new Camaro... but you're probably right, the platforms that Ford currently has in use aren't really suited for the purpose of building a Corvette-like car, and I can't imagine them making a new one just for this application. Wishful thinking I suppose.

[giant_mtb]

Well Ford already has the Ferrari slayer... :P   Will the new Mustang GT500 or the Saleen Mustang compete with the Vette?  Or are they not fast enough?  Because I think they're pretty similarly priced...? (I don't know the performance numbers of them, so that's why I'm asking)

[ifcar]

Umm...what's a mid-life crisis buyer?

Middle-aged male buyer, late 40s/mid-to-early 50s. Wants a cool car to feel young again. Kids have moved out, so practicality isn't an issue. Has a good job, so he can afford a nice one.

The Corvette is a very common car for that type of buyer, and the new Mustang is increasing its popularity there as well.  

[ifcar]

Well Ford already has the Ferrari slayer... :P   Will the new Mustang GT500 or the Saleen Mustang compete with the Vette?  Or are they not fast enough?  Because I think they're pretty similarly priced...? (I don't know the performance numbers of them, so that's why I'm asking)

A high-end Mustang just isn't the same as a Corvette, regardless of price or actual capability. Neither of those vehicles (GT500 or Saleen) will ever match the sales of the more-expensive Corvette, nor will they attract the same type of buyers.  

[mazda6er]

Umm...what's a mid-life crisis buyer?

Middle-aged male buyer, late 40s/mid-to-early 50s. Wants a cool car to feel young again. Kids have moved out, so practicality isn't an issue. Has a good job, so he can afford a nice one.

The Corvette is a very common car for that type of buyer, and the new Mustang is increasing its popularity there as well.

I plan on a new, red Corvette being my "all the kids have left the house" present to myself, when I reach that point.    

A long ways off though...

[BMWDave]

I saw one back last August...boy did it look good.  It was driving up the highway.