How to build a 2017 Ford GT

The all-new Ford GT supercar features rear-wheel drive, a mid-mounted engine, and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell. It is propelled by the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a next-generation twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 3.5 liter producing more than 600 horsepower.
The chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT.
Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners.
An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions.
2017 FORD GT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Assembly location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Production: 250 vehicles per year
BODY
Construction Carbon Fiber Monocoque with Integrated Steel Roll Cage and Aluminum
Substructure
Body style Mid-engine, Rear-drive with active aerodynamics and suspension
Final assembly location Markham, Ontario, Canada
ENGINE
3.5L Twin Turbocharged EcoBoost V6
Configuration Aluminum block and heads
Intake manifold Cast Aluminum
Exhaust manifolds Cast Stainless Steel
Valvetrain Double Overhead Head Camshaft, four valves per cylinder, Twin Independent
Variable Camshaft timing, low-friction roller-finger-follower rocker arms
Valve diameter/lift Intake: 37.4mm / 9.96mm
Exhaust: 31.6mm / 11.00mm
Pistons Cast Aluminum
Connecting rods Fully-Machined Forged Steel
Ignition Coil-on-Plug
Bore x stroke 92.51 x 86.7 mm
Displacement 3,497 cc
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Engine control system Ford PCM
Horsepower (SAE) 647 hp @ 6250 RPM
Torque (SAE) 550 lb-ft @ 5900 RPM
Recommended fuel 93-octane
Fuel capacity 15.2 gallons
Fuel delivery Sequential electronic direct and port fuel injection
Oil capacity 15.3 quarts
Lubrication 4-Stage External Dry Sump Oil Pump
EPA-estimated
fuel economy ratings
11 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, 14 mpg combined. Actual mileage will vary.
SUSPENSION
Front Unequal length upper and lower control arms, pushrod/rocker-activated torsion bar/coil
spring and electronically-adjustable DSSV® dampers; two-position ride height/spring rate
system with additional front lift mode
Rear Unequal length upper and lower control arms, pushrod/rocker-activated torsion bar/coil
spring and electronically-adjustable DSSV® dampers; two-position ride height/spring rate
system
STEERING
Type Hydraulic Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion
Ratio 14.8:1
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb
40.0 ft
BRAKES
Type Four-wheel power carbon ceramic matrix disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel
antilock braking system and AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control
Front 394 x 36-mm, floating-type vented and cross-drilled discs, Brembo six-piston fixed
aluminum calipers
Rear 360 x 32-mm vented discs and cross-drilled discs, Brembo four-piston fixed aluminum
calipers, electronically actuated Brembo spot caliper parking brake
WHEELS AND TIRES
Standard (F) 20 x 8.5 in. forged alloy wheels with 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Standard (R) 20 x 11.5 in. forged alloy wheels with 325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Optional (F) 20 x 8.5 in. carbon fiber wheels with 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Optional (R) 20 x 11.5 in. carbon fiber wheels with 325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase 106.7
Overall length 187.5
Overall width 78.9 (body) / 88.1 (mirrors extended) / 83.2 (mirrors folded)
Overall height 43.7 (normal ride height); 41.7 (low ride height)
Track, front, rear 66.7, 65.4
Ground Clearance 4.7 (normal ride height) 2.75 (low ride height)
Approach Angle 9.5˚ (normal) 13.0˚ (front lift)
Drag Coefficient 0.35 (V-Max Mode)
Frontal Area 19.15 ft2
CdA 6.70 ft2
INTERIOR
Seating capacity 2
Front headroom 35.7
Front legroom, maximum 43.0
Front shoulder room 48.7
Front hip room 45.1
DRY WEIGHT
Coupe 3054 pounds
CAPACITIES
Passenger volume 43.3 cubic feet
Cargo volume 0.4 cubic feet
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed 216 MPH