Performance Review: Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 - [1995]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford GT Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12 and the 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12.This particular Ford GT has a 5927cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The GT shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the GT's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1451 kgs (3198 lbs) this makes the Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford GT shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 5927cc 48V V12 engine produces 720 bhp (536 kW) @ 6600 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 660 lb-ft (894.8 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford GT you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (521.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford GT.

The Ford GT has a Power to weight ratio of 496.2 bhp per ton and 454.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 GT competing with the 2013 McLaren P1 3.8 V8 Hybrid (521.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (520.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford GT generating around 454.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Pagani Zonda Cinque 7.3L (475.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (474.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.2 secs, this made the Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 as fast as the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs). This Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring PDK 992 (3.20 secs) the and the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the GT and the 2013 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Ford GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.33 secs @ 132.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG (10.30 secs), the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (10.31 secs), and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (10.31 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1995 version of the Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 has a maximum speed of 235mph.

Top Speed of the 1995 GT equals the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1995 Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 then how about the 2020 Koenigsegg Gemera 2.0 Turbo Petrol Hybrid (249 mph), the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra (249 mph), or the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L (249 mph).

Related Links:

1995 GT Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ford

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