Aug 1, 2005 · Hey Guys, Trying to do a little research here and i'm looking for proof that the Ford GT-40 MK IV went 220 mph at Le Mans. So far i've uncovered this page...

Mar 12, 2007 · From what I understand the top speed controlled to 205 MPH, what is the RPM at the speed in 6th? Haven't had the chance to do it live

Apr 15, 2007 · Mullet, what tires? Assuming stock size (diameter) and stock gearing, you would need 6850 RPM to hit 226 MPH. If we assume that the tire diameter could grow 1/2" at speed, then you still need 6725 RPM to get to 226MPH. Stated another way, your tire diameter would have to be a whopping 2" larger than stock to give you 226MPH at 6400 RPM.

Mar 17, 2006 · The fact that the Gt is able to handle the speeds we are talking is without question an automobile milestone. Especially with the Ford GT having a streetable suspention. Rock hard race suspention,,,,OK. But a car with plus 200MPH stable speeds and drivable, simply awesome. That's why the GT is so cool. It's not the top speed itself.

Dec 31, 2009 · This is where an organizer gets permission to close down a deserted stretch of road. He then divides cars into classes based on top speed, or speed they plan to run. Problem is, if you want to go 200, you have to comply with tons of restrictions, often involving a roll cage. Most of us GT guys resist the idea of bolting a roll cage into our GTs.

Oct 21, 2008 · An experienced Ford test driver also completed a subjective vehicle performance evaluation. Phase 2 was for signoff of the design intent aero parts for high speed performance. And the final phase in Nardo was high speed validation testing at sustained speeds in …

Jun 7, 2007 · a ford GT will need a minimum of 1000 rwhp in order to beat the veyrons top speed of 253 mph. i bet it will take closer to 1200 rwhp since you are gonna be doin it in 6th gear which coupled with the 28" tall rear tires and 3.36 rear gear is massively overdriven. definately twin turbos with lots of boost for sure are needed to make this kind of ...

Aug 21, 2008 · I found these to be interesting tests at Ford's Arizona Proving Ground using the 5.0 mile oval, GPS to accurately track speed, and all non-modified stock cars. About 2 years ago, Motor Trend tested the Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, and our favorite, the Ford GT, in what they termed "A Twist...

Oct 27, 2023 · The pads are 30mm thick and you can run the car on 93 octane if you choose but Multimatic recommends race fuel . I found the car to be very easy to drive in map 2 , but map 3 is a big step up . The power delivery is totally different from the Mark II and overall the Mark IV does everything better.

Jul 30, 2005 · I've been meaning to put a little list of the cars so far that will stay with the company. There are a large number of the unfinished carbon cars used for unglamorous purposes, but here are the cars that you've primarily seen driving around the street. From time to time the components get...