The second-generation Ford GT is the kind of supercar that can't just be described by its numbers. While the thing will set one back around half a million dollars, there are quicker machines for the money. Then again, the driving experience and the exclusivity factor of the Blue Oval king must also be taken into account.
Of course, there will always be occasions when the GT has no choice but to battle an opponent that happens to be better at the velocity game. And we are now here to bring you such an adventure, one that involves the McLaren 720S.
Hennessey Performance recently threw the 647 hp Ford at the 720 hp Macca on the drag strip in its backyard. The two went for a standing start at first, but a rolling start adventure followed swiftly.
As for the aural side of the brawl, we'll ask you to turn up the volume and be the judge of this (since we're talking about a TT V8 and a TT V6, this one might be difficult).
Now, when it comes to Hennessey doing its thing with the FGT, many aficionados might be surprised. You see, the aftermarket developer's website does come with the default message, telling us to prepare for various upgrades.
However, the company also delivered a message written in All Caps: "HPE DOES NOT PLAN TO OFFER ANY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES FOR THE NEW FORD GT AT THIS TIME. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN BUT SOME CARS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE MODIFIED. IN OUR HUMBLE OPINION, THE NEW FORD GT IS ONE OF THESE CARS,"
We'll just have to wait and see if the Texan specialist decides to send the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 of the Ford halo car to the gym or not.
Meanwhile, you can check out the Ford GT duking it out with the McLaren 720S in the piece of footage below.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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