Oft imitated, apparently sometimes pretty much duplicated

[DBK]

Ever wonder where HorsepowerKings.com gets some of the info that forms the basis of their reports? Yes, most of it is straight up made up. But sometimes, they are working inside sources. :lol1:

Here's a clue:

http://horsepowerkings.com/sources-2016-ford-gt-will-weigh-around-2900-lbs-could-cost-around-400000/

Check out all the race goodies that you get with this car:

Comprehensive carbon fiber construction (Carbon-fiber passenger cell, carbon-fiber body)
Active Aerodynamics (Dynamic Aero Technology)
Dual Clutch Transmission
Pushrod Suspension
And the 3.5L TT engine is a straight race motor. For reference, the old GT motor was about $36k to replace and we guarantee that this 3.5L is going to be well north of that.

Remember, this new GT was designed to race at LeMans, with a road-going version being of secondary importance. And that’s a good thing, by the way.

You also have to consider that this won’t be a higher-production, four-thousand unit car like the 2005-06 Ford GT. The production quantity of this new Ford GT will be much lower – expect 1,000 units over a four-year period. Between the exotic construction and the low production volumes, trust us – it’s going to be a expensive car. As in, $397,500.

Furthermore, Ford isn’t exactly naive of current exotic market values. They are well aware of the fact that the market value of the older Ford GT (05/06) hovers around $240,000 – and sometimes examples come up in $300-500k range, depending on how low of mileage and options.

It’s unrealistic to think that Ford would release a far more sophisticated, higher performance, low-volume specialty car – ten years later – at a significant discount to the market value of the last one. If they did, that would just ensure dealers add on $150-200k right off the bat, which is likely anyways.

Look at the overall exotic car market as well. It’s easy to find a 650S with an MSRP around for $350k. Same for the 458 Speciale. Even though they are not similar in purpose, the Aventador shares some construction commonalities with GT, and they are on the market for $450,000 all day. Even the Nismo GT-R is a $150k car, and the Porsche Turbo S now starts at ~$184k. The new Ford GT is going to be a long, long way from that.

And then...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ed-the-FGT&p=14683699&viewfull=1#post14683699

It's not a $200k car, or close. Just look at what's in the car. I've posted it before but find the cars that check all these boxes:

Full CF construction (CF passenger cell + CF body)
DCT
Pushrod suspension
Fixed Seating
Active Aerodynamics
And the engine is basically a piece of race hardware. The old GT motor was about $36k to replace and I guarantee you this 3.5L is going to be well north of that.

Then you have to factor in that this will not be a 4,000 unit car like the 05/06. Significantly lower. Between the exotic construction and the low production volumes, it's going to be a expensive car.

You also have to factor in that Ford isn't stupid. They are aware that the market value of the old car hovers around $250k and sometimes trades between $300-500k depending on mileage and options. It's unrealistic to think they would release a way more sophisticated, much higher performance, low-volume specialty car ten years later at a significant discount to the market value of the last one. If they did, that would just ensure dealers add on $150-200k right off the bat, which I think is likely anyways.

Look at the overall market as well. It's easy to find 650S cars with MSRP around $350k. Same for Speciale. Even though they are not similar in intent, the Aventador shares some construction commonalities with GT and they eclipse $450k all day. Hell, even a Nismo GT-R is $150k and a Porsche Turbo S now starts at ~$184k. Ford GT is going to be a long, long way from that.

I mean for ****s sake, have the courtesy to switch it up at least a little more! I knew I thought those words were pretty familiar.

:lol:

 

[SID297]

Did they send you a check, or at least give editorial credit?

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Can you sue for plagiarism and shut their dumb asses down? lol

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

It was bound to happen. Someone trying to make a buck off of the tidbits of info. Can't believe they straight up plagiarized your post though lol.

 

[oldmodman]

From now on all our threads should be total bullshit and only SVTP members will have the secret bullshit decoder ring.

 

[Zemedici]

That's pretty funny hahaha

 

[DBK]

Did they send you a check, or at least give editorial credit?

I eagerly await my revenue sharing check for $.09 cents in 2037.

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

Can you sue for plagiarism and shut their dumb asses down? lol

This.

That website is awful

 

[ON D BIT]

You mean they finally found an accurate source, two months outdated not withstanding. I can see it now svt performance the new horsepower kings.

 

[CobraBob]

Wow! You should contact them and ask why they didn't at least thank you for providing the material. LOL.