Watch the 2017 Ford GT Testing at Daytona Speedway
The 2017 Ford GT race car has begun testing at Daytona International Speedway.
Earlier this year, the Ford GT race car conducted tests at Sebring International Raceway and now the American automaker has stayed within the state of Florida by checking out Daytona. Both tracks will be home to endurance races next season that the Ford GT will compete in, so it’s no surprise that the GT is being put through the paces at both sites.
The 2017 Ford GT race car will campaign in the 2016 FIA WEC and TUDOR SportsCar Championship and will be powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine with over 600 horsepower. The race car is also expected to represent Ford at the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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“As we developed the Ford GT, from the outset, we wanted to ensure we had a car that has what it takes to return Ford to the world of GT racing,” said Raj Nair, Ford Motor Company group vice president, Global Product Development and chief technical officer. “We believe the Ford GT’s advances in aerodynamics, light-weighting and EcoBoost power will make for a compelling race car that can once again compete on a global stage.”
Ford has released a short video of the 2017 Ford GT race car testing for the first time at Daytona International Speedway, which you can watch below.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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