Ford GT40

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I am new here on GTPlanet, but I have actually been browsing the forums for a while now. I had to register so I could respond to some of the mayhem and fun that is normal here in the forums :p

One thing I noticed, even back in GT2 times, is that a lot of people don't like the GT40. I personally never knew it existed until GT2, but after driving the license test on GT2 with it, I loved it. For a MR car, it handles better IMO than most others in GT2. Now with GT3, the S-2 license test on Seattle II wasn't a problem for me. I never have a problem with oversteer. I do remember the NSX as my first taste of MR cars being a bit loose in the corners. I got S-2 after about 3 tries.

My question for everyone else is... Why do you like or dislike the Ford GT40?? I love it! Great overall performance and handling. I also seen the Detroit Auto Show, I want that beautiful yellow/black GT40 that Ford unveiled.

Finally, I have enjoyed the forums here as well as all the other information that is at my fingertips. Thanks to Jordan for a great one-stop shop for all my GT3 needs. :D
 
i like the car but i havent used it much since i passed alot of begging races and now im in the end of amature and some pro races where the gt40 just cant keep up with some of those r390, 787b and gt 1 race car cause it cant accelerate enought to keep up.
 
Originally posted by secretghost007
i like the car but i havent used it much since i passed alot of begging races and now im in the end of amature and some pro races where the gt40 just cant keep up with some of those r390, 787b and gt 1 race car cause it cant accelerate enought to keep up.
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This is true, but everyone has to admit that it looks beautiful and is really fast ... on a strait line (: I still haven't won a GT40 Race Car, but there were quite a few that I missed out on my way up to the 95+% complete range. I'll have to go back and win one so I can have some fun on Midfield.

~LoudMusic
 
i know it looks good its just that the competition can just smoke you in the beggining and then you end up loosing so i have to try to use the same car as them usualy my 787b.
 
Originally posted by secretghost007
i know it looks good its just that the competition can just smoke you in the beggining and then you end up loosing so i have to try to use the same car as them usualy my 787b.
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Yeah, it doesn't quite hang with the big dogs. One of the big things I'd like to see in future versions of the GranTurismo dynasty would be 'race construction' at a minimum ... that would not include course design, just how the race is setup. That way I could throw whatever cars I want onto whatever track I want with whatever level of AI I want. Six GT40 Race Cars all racing hard around Seattle ... now THAT's what I call a good time (:

~LoudMusic
 
I finally won my first GT-40 today, a nice red one.
I have'nt raced it yet though.
 
Originally posted by Mustang man
I finally won my first GT-40 today, a nice red one.
I have'nt raced it yet though.
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Gj in winning it. Im in the middle of i forgot the name already but its one of those races at the end of pro mode with 20 laps each and 10 tracks. well its taking forever and ill probably finish in about a week.
 
I love the GT40 i think it's the best race car (if not any car) that America has ever produced bar none.It's got a great and fascinating history behind it,well worth reading if you're at all interested in cars.
In the game,well you have to remember that it was designed and built in the 60's and as such isn't gonna have the best performance,handling or brakes.I've got the race car and also the road car in my fav colour scheme for the GT40,white with blue trim.The red and yellow paint schemes (especially the yellow) are pretty sharp too.
 
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Yeah, it doesn't quite hang with the big dogs. One of the big things I'd like to see in future versions of the GranTurismo dynasty would be 'race construction' at a minimum ... that would not include course design, just how the race is setup. That way I could throw whatever cars I want onto whatever track I want with whatever level of AI I want. Six GT40 Race Cars all racing hard around Seattle ... now THAT's what I call a good time (:

~LoudMusic
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I hacked a code for GT2 that would let ya do just that. Have all GT40's or whatever car from your garage.
I like the GT40's and i remember the license tests at seattle also. Fun stuff!
 
Loudmusic, I would love to see that myself. That would be an excellent way to test your skills. There is usually a mismatch of power and speed in the races, although a friend called me about the game a couple of days ago. He told me his competition was a GT40, Toyota GT-One, Nissan R390 LM Race Car, and the Mazda 787B. I am looking forward to battling with this combination of a field.

I remember the heated RX-7 races on GT2. I used this race back then to gather money for new cars and upgrades. A race with all models makes the field a lot more even. That makes you fight for every second on the racetrack.

I am looking forward to the GT Championship on Pro now. I will wait until I acquire more F1 cars for a comparison. Anywho, thanks to everyone that has responded to this. I enjoy doing this everyday.
 
The GT40 is one of my all time favorites. Raced enough to buy it and modified it too. A bit of a handfull to control. Just have to get used to it. Been using my Spoon S2000 lately and got good control out of it so I'll need to practice on the Supra TT (modified) and the GT40. :D

Oops, that's in GT2 with the Bleem.
 
I absolutely love the GT40. The power, the acceleration, the sound. It's just a great, fun car to drive. If you don't think it can be a contender, win one and try it out in a race that hapens to have another GT40 in it.

P.S. Ford has built a new GT40 concept car that may see limited production to battle Vipers on the street. (No plans for racing, as of yet.) There's a good article in this month's Car and Driver.
 
Speaking of the new GT40, I was getting more pictures of it today :p I got the articles from the Car and Driver Website also. I liked the articles, and I really wish I could build one :(

I may end up making a website all about the GT40, I just need to find the information for it. Anywho, I am glad to find someone that loves the GT40 besides me. I am not a big Ford fan, but this is one Ford I would definitely be proud to drive.

It originally caught my attention in GT2, the first time I ever knew it existed. I am working towards winning both versions on GT3. As far as your handling woes, I just don't get it :confused:

Simply put, I want that car!!! That is my :2cents: :banghead:
 

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