Performance Review: Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Ford GT has a 3497cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The GT shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1385 kgs (3053 lbs) this makes the Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford GT shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 3497cc 24V V6 engine produces 647 bhp (482 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 550 lb-ft (745.6 Nm) @ 5900 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Ariel Atom Mugen (490.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford GT.

The Ford GT has a Power to weight ratio of 467.1 bhp per ton and 397.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 GT competing with the 2012 Ariel Atom Mugen (490.9 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Ferrari SF 90 Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid (489.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford GT generating around 397.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 McLaren Elva 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (421.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI (421.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.9 secs, this made the Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo as fast as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the or the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (2.80 secs). This Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 327 V8 Turbo Fire 350hp

When talking about the performance of the Ford GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.67 secs @ 128.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 327 V8 Turbo Fire 350hp (10.62 secs), the 2012 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 V8 Cabriolet (10.62 secs), and the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.7 V8 (10.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo has a maximum speed of 216mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 GT equals the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (227 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo then how about the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (227 mph), the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), or the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph).

Related Links:

2017 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ford

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