Ford publishes full technical details for 2017 GT supercar
Ford has released the final power, torque, weight and top speed figures for the 2017 GT, confirming a 647hp output and a 216mph maximum.
Ford has released the full technical specification for the 2017 GT, confirming the production car's 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 produces 647 horsepower at 6,250rpm and 550lb ft of torque at 5,900rpm. The company had previously withheld exact figures while development continued, but with customer deliveries underway, the final numbers are now official.
The GT's engine is the most powerful EcoBoost unit Ford has built for a road car. In coupe form, the car has a dry weight of 1,385kg (3,054lb). Ford quotes a top speed of 216mph (347km/h), making this the fastest production model in its current line-up. The GT's power output is lower than the 700hp figure suggested in some earlier reports, but the confirmed specification places it among the leading supercars of its era.
Performance and fuel economy
Ford has not published an official 0-60mph time for the 2017 GT. However, the company has provided a lap time for Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada, where the car completed a lap in 2:09.8. This is quicker than the McLaren 675LT's 2:10.8 and the Ferrari 458 Speciale's 2:12.9, according to Ford's own data. These comparisons underline the GT's circuit potential against established rivals.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the GT at 11mpg in city driving and 18mpg on the highway, for a combined figure of 14mpg. This is typical for supercars in this performance bracket, though owners will need to factor in the high running costs. Ford is limiting production to 250 units per year, with demand far outstripping supply.
Specification highlights
| Engine | 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 |
|---|---|
| Power | 647hp @ 6,250rpm |
| Torque | 550lb ft @ 5,900rpm |
| Dry weight | 1,385kg (3,054lb) |
| Top speed | 216mph (347km/h) |
| EPA fuel economy (combined) | 14mpg |
