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 350Z NISSAN 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 SPEEDOMETER WATCH METER AUTO ART Z CAR $34.98 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 350Z NISSAN 2005 2006 2007 2008 km h SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART STAINLESS WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 FERRARI F40 GTO 360 F50 F 355 F1 ENZO TESTAROSSA SPYDER SPEEDOMETER AUTO ART $39.95 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 2003 VETTE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION BURGUNDY CONVERTIBLE SPEEDOMETER ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 370Z NISSAN 2009 2010 2011 180 SPEEDOMETER MPH METER AUTO ART WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 RED VETTE 1996 1995 1994 CONVERTIBLE BLACK INTERIOR 350 SBC SPEEDOMETER AUTO ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 HONDA TURBOCHARGER CIVIC ACCORD VTECH BLACK WIDOW AUTO SPEEDOMETER METER WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 31m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 1978 VETTE SILVER ANNIVERSARY COUPE SPEEDOMETER ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 33m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 VETTE 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 SILVER CONVERTIBLE 200 MPH SPEEDOMETER AUTO ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 BUGATTI 100 MPH SPEEDOMETER GAUGE METER BADGE AUTO ART BLACK LEATHER WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 2004 VETTE Z06 COMMEMORATIVE SPECIAL EDITION 12 INCH 220 MPH SPEEDOMETER ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 FIAT ABARTH 500 220 KM H SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 2003 VETTE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION BURGUNDY COUPE SPEEDOMETER ART $34.98 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 260Z 1974 DATSUN 160 MPH SPEEDOMETER AUTO ART EMBLEM WATCH Z CAR $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 240Z 1970 1971 1972 1973 DATSUN SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART Z CAR 12 INCH CLOCK $39.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 280ZX TURBO 1980 1981 1982 DATSUN SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART WATCH Z CAR WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 42m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 1966 FIAT DINO 250 km h SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART STAINLESS STEEL WATCH BLUE $34.98 Time Remaining: 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 MUSTANG COBRA SUPERCHARGED ENGINE SPEEDOMETER ART WATCH $34.88 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 5m Buy It Now for only: $34.88 |
 FIAT ABARTH 500 220 KM H SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART DAYTONA STYLE WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 280ZX 1975 1976 1977 1978 DATSUN SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART WATCH WHITE Z CAR $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 FIAT ABARTH 500 220 KM H SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART ITALY BOLT WATCH $34.98 Time Remaining: 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 240Z 1970 1971 1972 1973 DATSUN SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART WATCH Z CAR $34.98 Time Remaining: 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 280ZX 1979 1980 1981 1982 DATSUN 160 SPEEDOMETER METER AUTO ART WATCH Z CAR $34.98 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
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A Brief Introduction To The 2005 Ford Gt
When I approach an exotic car that may go 204 MPH with a roof line that is only as high as my belt, I have low ergonomic expectations. I'll probably get some bruising from the suspension and hopefully be distracted by the acceleration to forget how uncomfortable the rest is. I was only right about the acceleration.
The Ford GT is the remake of the 1966 Le Mans champ vehicle called the GT40. The original GT40 was a great looking automobile, but this new GT has a spectacular exterior design. I'm normally fast to whine about a benign design idea, or a trunk line or the shape under the front fender, or at least some small picky thing. But the more I looked around this vehicle, the more admiration I have for this work of art. And the designers & engineers had to take account of stable aerodynamics at 200 MPH that would have flipped the first model on its top.
The 5.4-liter engine fills the entire back half of the car, and the turbocharged V-8 produces 550 hp. For the performance fans: the GT's 0-to-60 time is only 3.3 seconds, and it takes only 11.6 seconds to pass a ¼-mile. The engine note is pretty plain ; no NASCAR guttural tones or Formula-1 scream that I could tell ; the glass partition between the interior cab and the engine deaden the sound. ( From the interior you can turn your head to see a giant belt turning, to what I presume to be the superchargers ).
Under the front hood is plenty of storage room for a sports automobile ; about enough for 6 tennis balls or a couple flip-flops, but not both at the same time! Once within the auto, you notice that the only storage is in the front trunk. There is no glove compartment, no side-pocket, no cup holder, but I suppose I could slide a few envelopes under my seat. But this is exactly what I need in a true sports car - all business at moving me forward and nothing flying round the cockpit as I am taking giant g-forces in the turns.
The interior was far more cosy than I expected, and the black and silver knobs and dash have an edgy look to them. It has the usual enormous red "Start" button that many dear cars have made popular ( again ), and toggle switches like a space shuttle for the rear defroster and danger lights. The tachometer is the big dial in front of the driver and that irrelevant speedometer is off to the right, nearly next to the passenger. Do not forget to set the temperature controls before you start moving because they are under your right elbow in the center console and clumsy to reach while driving.
When driving the automobile, the largest surprise I had is how comfy it takes the potholes and uneven surfaces. I have ridden in sport BMW sedans that don't ride this smoothly. The GT is easy to launch and shift, with power delivered without a noticeable spike from the superchargers. I did not get an opportunity to throw the automobile around many corners, but the low profile and wide stance would indicate an adeptness with lateral-speed.
If you are attempting to duck attention, I won't think of a larger mistake than being in this car. Everywhere I drove some folks were staring and pointing, and at almost each stop light, someone had a question about the car - a ton more public attraction than any other unique production auto I have piloted. But for the GT most of its features are extremes, and I am really pleased that Ford has proven it can compete in the +$150,000 global market.
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