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<blockquote data-quote="ChiSVT" data-source="post: 14305770" data-attributes="member: 28706"><p>The FGT didn't meet regulations back in 2006 and it's further from meeting them now, it would take way more than a couple tweaks. From a pure business standpoint, it makes no sense...The market is slim, GM has a plastic 2 seater with a pushrod they've been improving on over the last 5 decades. They've found a great balance between production cost and performance to offer an unbeatable value. What can Ford do now in that price range and still turn a reasonable profit?</p><p></p><p>Ford lost money on the GT, and that cost a $150k. People don't appreciate superplastic-formed frames, aluminum body panels, roll-bonded floor panels, friction welded center tunnels, one-piece door panels, and other misc $$$$$ crap. They talk about how much money it costs and the results from Car & Driver.</p><p></p><p>The GT was a sophisticated enthusiast car that was just seen as an overpriced Ford that was barely as fast as a front engine plastic Corvette Z06 with a pushrod, leaf springs and a steering column from a Chevy Cobalt.</p><p></p><p>Seriously, buy a C7 Z06, don't wait for Ford.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChiSVT, post: 14305770, member: 28706"] The FGT didn't meet regulations back in 2006 and it's further from meeting them now, it would take way more than a couple tweaks. From a pure business standpoint, it makes no sense...The market is slim, GM has a plastic 2 seater with a pushrod they've been improving on over the last 5 decades. They've found a great balance between production cost and performance to offer an unbeatable value. What can Ford do now in that price range and still turn a reasonable profit? Ford lost money on the GT, and that cost a $150k. People don't appreciate superplastic-formed frames, aluminum body panels, roll-bonded floor panels, friction welded center tunnels, one-piece door panels, and other misc $$$$$ crap. They talk about how much money it costs and the results from Car & Driver. The GT was a sophisticated enthusiast car that was just seen as an overpriced Ford that was barely as fast as a front engine plastic Corvette Z06 with a pushrod, leaf springs and a steering column from a Chevy Cobalt. Seriously, buy a C7 Z06, don't wait for Ford. [/QUOTE]
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