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J clarkson loves his Ford GT (Read 233 times)
Jul 3rd, 2005 at 11:44am

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http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1677058,00.html
Grin Grin Grin brilliant. He mentioned it briefly on topgear recently, hopefully he will go on a rant sooner.
 
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Reply #1 - Jul 3rd, 2005 at 1:20pm

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Read it today in the "Driving" section of The Sunday Times (paper version!). Threes years of waiting, so I can understand his disappointment. Nice to see he accepted a refund - as he said, he could quite easily have sold it for £50K (+!) more than the £126,000 list price.
 
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Reply #2 - Jul 3rd, 2005 at 2:18pm

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sounds like he got a lemon
 
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Reply #3 - Jul 3rd, 2005 at 4:00pm

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Ford GT 40:

VITAL STATISTICS

Model Ford GT
Engine 5409cc V8 supercharged
Power  550bhp @ 6500rpm
Torque 500lb ft @ 3750rpm
Transmission  Six-speed manual
Fuel 14.6mpg (combined cycle)
CO2 N/A
Acceleration 0-60mph: 3.8sec
Top speed 212mph
Price £126,000
Verdict So good you can have mine
Rating Five stars
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Fozzers Honda CB500 RR motor-bike:

VITAL STATISTICS:

Engine: 499cc.Twin cylinder, OHC, normally aspirated.
Power: 60 BHP @ 9500 RPM.
Torque: 4.8 kg-m @ 8000 RPM.
Transmission: Chain drive, 6 speed manual.
Fuel: < 70 MPG.
CO2: neglible.
Acceleration: 0-60 MPH 6.8 secs.
Top speed: 125 MPH.
Price: £2800 (New).
Verdict: Who would want a Ford GT 40 when you can have one of these......?
Rating: 10/10


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Reply #4 - Jul 4th, 2005 at 6:25pm

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6.8 to 60 fozz? how much does that thing weigh? my old sv650 did the 60 run in about 4 (although it did have a bit more hp).
 
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