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2005 Ford GT Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2005 Ford GT Review
Ford revives a classic name and shape with the 2005 Ford GT. Styling and powertrain layout are based on the LeMans-winning GT40s of the '60s. Like the original, the GT is a mid-engine, 2-seat sports car. The '05 sports a mid-mounted supercharged 5.4-liter with dual overhead camshafts and 32 valves. This all-aluminum V8 makes 550 horsepower. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip axle. No automatic transmission is available. Like many high-end sports cars, the body is constructed mainly of aluminum and carbon-fiber. Antilock disc brakes are standard and come with electronic brake force distribution to help in panic braking situations. Front tire size is 235/45ZR-18 and rear tire size is 315/40ZR-19. GT went on sale in '04 as an early 2005 model. This evaluation is based on closed-course preview drive.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and 4-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.
Our Best Buy is the Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks include the BMW Z4, Chrysler Crossfire, and Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Our Best Buy is the Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks include the BMW Z4, Chrysler Crossfire, and Mercedes-Benz CLK.
2005 Ford GT Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Fuel economy |
| Handling/roadholding | Ride |
| Instruments/controls | Rear visibility |
| Noise | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Thrilling. Forward thrust comes on immediately and lets up only slightly after 120 mph. Ford claims 0-60 mph in under 4 sec, and we have no reason to doubt that claim. Accurate shifter has medium-length throws and clutch is surprisingly light.
| GT | Class Average |
| 10 | 8.1 |
Thrilling. Forward thrust comes on immediately and lets up only slightly after 120 mph. Ford claims 0-60 mph in under 4 sec, and we have no reason to doubt that claim. Accurate shifter has medium-length throws and clutch is surprisingly light.
Fuel Economy
No opportunity to measure. Ford recommends premium-grade fuel for GT.
| GT | Class Average |
| 2 | 4.4 |
No opportunity to measure. Ford recommends premium-grade fuel for GT.
Ride Quality
Not punishing on smooth test-track surface, though every bump and tar strip felt.
| GT | Class Average |
| 2 | 4 |
Not punishing on smooth test-track surface, though every bump and tar strip felt.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Steering direct, immediate, but heavy. At 120 mph GT feels composed, glued to road. Tenacious grip in corners, body lean nonexistent.
| GT | Class Average |
| 10 | 8.6 |
Steering direct, immediate, but heavy. At 120 mph GT feels composed, glued to road. Tenacious grip in corners, body lean nonexistent.
Quietness
Loud, but every sound a joy. Engine burbles coarsely at idle, explodes like a chainsaw on steroids at launch. Wind rush surprisingly well hushed, but road noise excessive.
| GT | Class Average |
| 1 | 3.9 |
Loud, but every sound a joy. Engine burbles coarsely at idle, explodes like a chainsaw on steroids at launch. Wind rush surprisingly well hushed, but road noise excessive.
Controls
Large gauges clearly marked, easy to read. Aerospace-themed toggle switches lend to interior's purposeful cockpit feel.
| GT | Class Average |
| 8 | 6.2 |
Large gauges clearly marked, easy to read. Aerospace-themed toggle switches lend to interior's purposeful cockpit feel.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Firm, well-bolstered seats provide excellent support for high speed cornering. Door cutouts extend into roof, creating large portals for easy ingress/egress. Visibility to the rear nearly nonexistent.
| GT | Class Average |
| 8 | 5.6 |
Firm, well-bolstered seats provide excellent support for high speed cornering. Door cutouts extend into roof, creating large portals for easy ingress/egress. Visibility to the rear nearly nonexistent.
Room/Comfort (rear)
(No rear seating.)
| GT | Class Average |
| 0 | .4 |
(No rear seating.)
Cargo Room
Pack a lunch and nothing more. There is no storage space. No glove box, no door bins, nothing.
| GT | Class Average |
| 0 | 2 |
Pack a lunch and nothing more. There is no storage space. No glove box, no door bins, nothing.
Value within Class
Ford's retro GT is an emotional statement more than it is a car. That said, GT matches without excuses the performance of exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini. A bargain compared to its elite competition, GT doesn't stack up as well to Chevrolet's new Corvette or the Dodge Viper in the value category. However, GT production is entirely accounted for, reducing the $140,000 sticker price to a starting point for collectors and speculators.
| GT | Class Average |
| 2 | 4.6 |
Ford's retro GT is an emotional statement more than it is a car. That said, GT matches without excuses the performance of exotics from Ferrari and Lamborghini. A bargain compared to its elite competition, GT doesn't stack up as well to Chevrolet's new Corvette or the Dodge Viper in the value category. However, GT production is entirely accounted for, reducing the $140,000 sticker price to a starting point for collectors and speculators.
Total Score
| GT | Class Average |
| 43 | 47.8 |
Scores for all Premium Sporty/performance Cars
| Low Score | 37 | |
| Average Score | 47 | |
| High Score | 59 |
2005 Ford GT Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 05/06/2005
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base 2-door coupe | $139,995 | $128,506 | $1,250 |
Price note: Add $2100 Gas-Guzzler Tax.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, power steering, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather upholstery, bucket seats, center console, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital clock, tachometer, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear defogger, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear spoiler, xenon headlights, fog lights, tire-inflation kit, 235/45ZR18 front tires, 315/40ZR19 rear tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Comfort and Convenience Features |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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McIntosh sound system
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Base
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$4,000
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$3,600
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Racing stripes
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Base
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$5,350
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$4,816
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Painted brake calipers
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Base
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$750
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$676
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Forged alloy wheels
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Base
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$3,500
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$3,150
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2005 Ford GT Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 182.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 76.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 44.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3485 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 2.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 17.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 35.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 44.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| Supercharged dohc V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 5.4 /330 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 550 @ 6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 500 @ 3750 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual | 13/21 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 2-door coupe |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | 5/100,000 on Focus. 8/100,000 on Escape Hybrid battery pack. In CA, hybrid components are covered by a 10/150,000 warranty. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/Unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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