We test fords astonishing new 647bhp supercar in california. Elsewhere, matt took the astonishing ford gt supercar out for a quick spin the first man in the world outside ford to do so. F has finally revealed some of the performance specs for its new gt supercar. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Chris harris and sabine schmitz go head to head in a.
Diesel versus petrol hot hatch race blowing over cars using boeing 747 jetblast james drives the maserati quattroporte in sicily, whilst jeremy empties the fuel tank of the new ford gt40. Ferrari 488 racecar confirmed for 2017, ford gt to fight old 458 racer next year. Feb 23, 2017 the second season of the bbcs reboot of top gear has a new trailer and a new premiere date for bbc america. Dont miss allnew episodes of top gear on sundays at 87c. The ford mustangs face is familiar here at the car and driver office. Richard and james have an argument on which is the best roadster, the porsche boxster or the the mercedesbenz slk.
May 12, 2017 the 2017 ford gt sits on umcs pit road early in the afternoon on a chilly spring day. The ford gt supercar chris harris drives top gear duration. Presenters chris harris and sabine schmitz go headtohead in one of motorsports toughest events. Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 ford gt. Extreme offroad buggy race on the california desert. The ford gt top gear ep 5 sundays 87c on bbc america. Ferrari 488 racecar confirmed for 2017, ford gt to fight. Top gear 11 dvd accessible to everyone and full of stunts, challenges and specialsegments, its irreverent, witty, selfdeprecating, inclusive and passionate. The gt is one of more than 12 new ford performance vehicles coming by 2020. Matt leblanc is the first to test americas explosive new supercar, the ford gt.
The ford gt is an american midengine twoseater supercar built to pay tribute to the ford gt40. Echoing a poster that was recently released for the new season, the. Section names include the isnt straight, your name here, old ladys house, substation and field of sheep. The full spec sheet for the ford gt is finally out, and the newest american supercar will have a top speed of 216 mph thanks to 647 hp at 6,250 rpm and 550 lbft of torque at 5,900 rpm. Matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid return for the 24th series of top gear. The twentyfourth series of top gear was aired during 2017 on bbc two and consisted of seven episodes, beginning on 5 march and concluding on 23 april. In fact, it is one of the most hotly anticipated supercars to debut in recent years. The iconic gt returns after a 10year hiatus by christian moe, on july, 2016, 09.
Richard and james test the ford cmax and the renault scenic by posing as minicab drivers. Right now, it might just be the best handling hardcore supercar of them all. Matt, chris and rory race across kazakhstan in three highmileage cars. We just wrapped up a 40,000mile longterm relationship with a 2016 5. Jan 25, 2017 the full spec sheet for the ford gt is finally out, and the newest american supercar will have a top speed of 216 mph thanks to 647 hp at 6,250 rpm and 550 lbft of torque at 5,900 rpm. We test the blue ovals astonishing 647bhp supercar in california at. Jan 26, 2017 the 2017 ford gt is turning heads with a top speed of 216 miles per hour, a time that surpasses supercars like the mclaren 675lt and the ferrari 458 speciale. In series 4, episode 8, the gt makes its appearance at the top gear test track, tested by jeremy, who once again. Clarkson wedges himself inside his dream car, the original ford gt supercar. The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the worlds biggest motoring show. The valvetrain thrums, pulleys whir, turbochargers. Assisted by eddie and leblanc as their personal race managers. Top gear is the worlds biggest car show, multiawardwinning and broadcast in more than 100 countries.
Jeremy tests the new mitsubishi evo viii fq400 and attempts to see if the evo can keep up with the lamborghini murcielago around the top gear test track. The grand tour eboladrome power lap times topgearbox. Matt leblanc is the first to test americas explosive new ford gt. Welcome to the top gear wiki, an online resource for everything top gear that anyone can edit top gear is a bafta, multinta, and international emmy awardwinning bbc motoringtelevision series. Chris harris introduces top gear s speed week 2017. Matt leblanc, chris harris and rory reid drive the latest supercars, travel the globe in a series of motoring challenges. Jeremy tests a new car from holland, the spyker c8. Matt tests the ford gt and chris and sabine face off at a buggy race across the desert. To settle a dispute about who is the fastest racing driver on the team, harris and sabine head to california to compete in an extreme offroad motorsport event king of the hammers. Top gear is a british television series that focuses on various motor vehicles, primarily cars.
The boys take the car to its paces by racing it against the aston martin db9 and the bentley continental gt in a halfmile drag race. The second season of the bbcs reboot of top gear has a new trailer and a new premiere date for bbc america. An ovoid, alcantaracovered formula 1style steering wheel sits in front of me, positioned via manual, two. Season 4, episode 8 clarkson buys a ford gt, part 1. Clarkson buys a ford gt, part 1 top gear bbc america.
Ford gt toyota prius maserati quattroporte challenge. Laferrari, 488 pista, 812 superfast, f12 tdf top gear duration. The 647bhp ford gt supercar is one of the stars of top gears 2017 performance car of the year test. In the latest oneminute trailer for the new top gear season, the bbc shows off a ford gt, a rocket launch, a drifting bmw, a bugatti chiron, an alfa romeo giulia, and a contagious amount of. Matt leblanc gets to grips with the ford gt supercar by putting it around the laguna seca in track mode. The 2017 ford gt sits on umcs pit road early in the afternoon on a chilly spring day.
Jan 14, 2018 the grand tour has a dedicated test track called the eboladrome, which is designed to trip cars up, according to clarkson. Season 3 challenge amarok v ford ranger wildtrak v mercedes 4matic x250d duration. With a 647bhp twinturbocharged v6 capable of 216mph, read more. The latest top gear episode travels the pacific coast highway. Oct 31, 2017 the 647bhp ford gt supercar is one of the stars of top gear s 2017 performance car of the year test. New top gear trailer features a bugatti chiron, a ford gt. Top gears new season has the ford gt, the bugatti chiron. Ford gt delivers highest top speed, fastest lap times on the. Apr 02, 2017 top gear is the worlds biggest car show, multiawardwinning and broadcast in more than 100 countries.
Our final track test sees supercars from lamborghini, mclaren and ford face off at knockhill. The top gear guys are once again let loose in america with an epic road trip up the east coast. The ford gt is an american midengine twoseater supercar built to pay tribute to the ford gt40 that beat ferrari at lemans in 196669. Ford gt delivers highest top speed, fastest lap times on. The charisma and enthusiasm of the shows presenters have helped make top gear a worldwide megabrand attracting a global audience over 500 million in more than 20 countries. Back in britain, rory reid constructs a lifesize arcade game to test the renault twingo gt and its city car rivals, while rap star tinie tempah tackles the top gear track in the reasonably fast toyota gt86. Top gear takes the publics passion for cars, strips away the boring stats, and adds enthusiasm, thrilling stunts and challenges. Ford only made 500 such cars, and considering it received more than. The ford gt supercar chris harris drives top gear youtube. Over time, and especially since a relaunch in 2002, it has developed a quirky, humourous style. With a light yet powerful design, the gt gives you the purest driving experience.
The allnew ford gt serves as a technology showcase for top ecoboost performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. The red start button brings the v6 to life, filling the cabin with a mechanical orchestra. Jeremy road tests the powerful mercedesbenz cl65 amg. It joins focus rs, f150 raptor, shelby gt350 and shelby gt350r in the growing ford performance lineup.
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