Ford & Shelby at it again... someone hand me a towel (pics) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

yakimushi · 09-02-2004, 03:11 AM

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Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Displays Performance Art

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Ford took the occasion of the world's foremost showcase of automotive splendor, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, to unveil the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept, calling the new sports car a salute to "performance art."

The Ford Shelby GR-1 is a uniquely emotional American sports car design that makes a bold statement about Ford's performance future.

"The Ford Shelby Cobra concept was a small step in our plans for the Ford GT supercar architecture and our relationship with Carroll Shelby," says J Mays, Ford Motor Company group vice president of Global Design. "And the Ford Shelby GR-1 is a giant leap toward the future."

The GR-1 concept takes the performance car genre in a new direction combining modern sculptured surfaces in a sleek muscular fastback design. The result is a forward-looking supercar with attention grabbing Ford presence and Carroll Shelby inspiration.

The Ford Shelby GR-1 is a front-engined, two-seat, fastback supercar that is based on the architecture of the Ford GT.

Ford and Carroll Shelby

Photos: Ford

More than 42 years after their original agreement to produce performance cars, Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby are back together producing production and concept cars. Shelby, a former race car driver and creator of numerous collectable performance cars returned to collaboration with Ford in the design of the 2005 Ford GT, which goes on sale this summer.

Shelby worked closely with the Ford Design team and Advanced Product Creation group to develop the Ford Shelby Cobra concept car. In addition, Shelby will produce a high-performance, limited edition, Shelby Ford Expedition, for sale through select dealers next year.

Design

Racing inspired and wholly modern in design, this show car builds on the success of the Ford Shelby Cobra concept - the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) "Best in Show" winner - and reinforces Ford's on-going commitment to performance excellence.

The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept is a sinewy, athletic design with a dramatic front engine proportion. The long hood blends seamlessly into the teardrop-shaped cabin while the dramatic fenders dart rearwards into curvaceous haunches thrusting the car forward and enhancing the aggressive stance and width.

The car looks as if it is in motion, even when standing still. The optimized wheel arches and compact overhangs define the dramatic proportion while the sensual surfaces express the car's athletic nature. A chiseled physique is achieved with sheer and full surfaces working together, interfacing one another in harmonious lines such as the strong shoulder line orbiting the car's form.

The front of the GR-1 is dominated by an impressive air intake aperture and air flow splitter, directing cooling air into the engine bay and wheel wells, while air vents on the top surface of the hood exhaust hot air from the radiator.

The V10 engine pushes unashamedly upwards into the hood's surface exposing prominent bulges - a potent reminder of the car's powerful performance - while air vents at the base of the front screen allow the motor to breathe. Intakes and vents perforate the body side and Kamm tail, further exhausting hot air out of the vehicle.

The front corners of the GR-1 are dominated by the front wheel well and trapezoidal HISS (high intensity solid state) and LED headlamps. The distinctive Kamm tail, a strong concave section, is further defined by the bold vertical tail lights at the rear.

A visor-like side glass graphic gives a hint of the dramatic motion of the butterfly-hinged doors.

The race-inspired, ultimate high performance, Ford Shelby GR-1 is the next chapter in a long line of emotionally-charged Ford supercar concepts.

Building Another Showstopper

Ford worked closely with Carroll Shelby to develop the Ford Shelby Cobra concept for the 2004 North American International Auto Show. The show car was the brainchild of Ford's Advanced Product Creation Group, engineered in Michigan and designed in California, a partnership which is charged with developing future car concepts and technologies with an eye toward production possibilities. The group used the Ford GT architecture and fully engineered the Ford Shelby Cobra concept. For demonstration purposes, two chassis were ordered for the Cobra concept, but only one show car was built.

Before body panels were even created, the fully-operational running chassis was test-driven at high speeds at Ford's Dearborn Proving Ground. So pleased were Ford officials with the concept's chassis that they took the extra demonstration chassis and went to work on another concept before the Ford Shelby Cobra concept was unveiled in January.

The Ford Shelby Cobra and its predecessor, the Ford GT were hits of the two previous North American International Auto Shows. The Ford Design team was challenged to follow-up with another exciting concept.

The Designer

In the Irvine Advanced Design Studio, George Saridakis, a young designer, new to Ford in 2000, was known for his contributions in executing the details of some of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury's latest production and concept designs.

Saridakis created a sketch that caught the attention of the Irvine team and resonated with Mays.

Remarkably, only the original sketch of the car, in three perspectives, was created.

Ford Shelby GR-1 - Preliminary Specifications

(Measurements in inches, unless otherwise noted)

*Length 173.7 (4413mm)
*Width 74.6 (1834mm)
*Height 46.0 (1168mm)
*Wheelbase 100 (2540mm)
*Track Front 63.0 (1598mm) Track Rear 61.3 (1558mm)
*Front Overhang 35.6 (903mm)
*Rear Overhang 38.2 (970mm) Min. Ground Clearance 5.9 (150mm)
*Curb Weight 3900 lbs est.
*Tire Size 275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
*Engine Ford 6.4L V10
*Max RPM 7500RPM
*Horsepower 605 @ 6750RPM
*Torque 501lb/ft @ 5550RPM
*Transmission 6-speed transaxle with LSD
*Final Drive Ratio 3.36:1

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Destrox · 09-02-2004, 04:05 AM

Drop dead sexy. First the Ford-GT comes out, then the new Shelby Cobra model, and now they pump out this. I mean, how can you not love this shit!

Asuka{eve} · 09-02-2004, 07:11 AM

Wow it looks like they combined a mustang with a corvette. I like!

powerclown · 09-02-2004, 08:54 AM

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JStrider · 09-02-2004, 09:06 AM

wowsa... thats one bad ass lookin car...

Averett · 09-02-2004, 09:07 AM

I'll be in the minority, but that thing is UGLY!

But what do I know, I'm just a girl

KirStang · 09-02-2004, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Averett

I'll be in the minority, but that thing is UGLY!

But what do I know, I'm just a girl

Don't feel alone. I don't like it either.

GT 40's much sexier IMO

theguyondacouch · 09-02-2004, 11:30 AM

Dang. I bet it would look even better in blue.

lt1s10 · 09-02-2004, 11:34 AM

I dunno looks a little too much like an Aston Martin for me.

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Originally Posted by KirStang

GT 40's much sexier IMO

I like the GT 40 and the 05 mustang a lot better.

vector_1979 · 09-02-2004, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by powerclown

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That looks the "bees knees", as they say

todd · 09-02-2004, 03:09 PM

Wow, I like it a lot. I really like the rear end, with that strange angled fin. I want to see a shot from the back.

powerclown · 09-02-2004, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Averett

I'll be in the minority, but that thing is UGLY!

But what do I know, I'm just a girl

So Averett, you wouldn't feel just a teeeeeeensie bit sexier pullin' up in that thing lol??

KrazyKracka · 09-02-2004, 07:20 PM

I think I Would feel sexier pulling up in that ride

MSD · 09-02-2004, 07:29 PM

What happens when your concept artist draws a 575M with bloated wheels and a shrunken head?

I'll take a series 1, thanks.

merkerguitars · 09-02-2004, 08:27 PM

Imagine that in blue with white racing stripes....damn I just love that engine combo.

Jackebear · 09-03-2004, 03:05 AM

I do like it a lot but I would still love to get the Ford GT. I saw it at the Meadow Brook Concourse D'Elegance and it was awesome.

Averett · 09-03-2004, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by powerclown

So Averett, you wouldn't feel just a teeeeeeensie bit sexier pullin' up in that thing lol??

Nah... See, us girls don't correlate our boob size with our cars, like you guys do with your penis size and your cars

Not that any guy here would do that of course

powerclown · 09-03-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Averett

Nah... See, us girls don't correlate our boob size with our cars, like you guys do with your penis size and your cars

Not that any guy here would do that of course

I resemble that remark!!!

mb99usa · 09-03-2004, 08:41 AM

Didn't know Ford was bringing back the Probe. Car is ugly. 'Nough said.

Destrox · 09-03-2004, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mb99usa

Didn't know Ford was bringing back the Probe. Car is ugly. 'Nough said.

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Uhh huh.

mb99usa · 09-03-2004, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Destrox

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Uhh huh.

Close enough

Ilow · 09-03-2004, 11:19 AM

I don't know, it looks pretty good to me, kinda reminds me of the Aston Martin Vantage. Stop playa' hatin', this car looks nothing like the probe except that it has four wheels.

mb99usa · 09-03-2004, 11:25 AM

OK, I give up. Still think its ugly.

bodypainter · 09-03-2004, 12:34 PM

It's okay but sort of has a 'kit car' look to it.

choskins · 09-03-2004, 12:40 PM

Looks like a prototype Corvette. Like this one from 1970.

tspikes51 · 09-04-2004, 08:03 PM

605 hp??? American??? Muscle??? 605 hp??? Definitely like!!!

powerclown · 09-04-2004, 08:06 PM

Low blow, choskins.

MSD · 09-05-2004, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by choskins

Looks like a prototype Corvette. Like this one from 1970.

Don't ever say something like that about the Corvette again

choskins · 09-06-2004, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSelfDestruct

Don't ever say something like that about the Corvette again

LOL! Obviously I am a Corvette guy or I would not have known about the car in the first place.

RaDiAn · 09-08-2004, 08:38 AM

Ha ha I like it, in blue would be even better.........

wrongfullyaccuzd · 09-08-2004, 08:51 PM

The other day when I was at home I was looking at this and my mom came in and told me I couldn't get one.

ronaldo · 09-08-2004, 09:20 PM

Yea great and superb car

THGL · 09-22-2004, 07:41 AM

Did anyone catch "Rides" on The Learning Channel last night? The whole show was about the GR-1, from sketch to finished mock-up you see in the photos (btw, all those photos are of an incomplete car... just a fiberglass shell, no drivetrain).

LeviticusMky · 09-25-2004, 07:08 PM

Yeahhhh, I caught that show, it's a great one.

I for one am absolutely in love with Ford for coming out with these fabulous rides...
They seem to be single-handedly bringing the beauty back into American Muscle cars.

With the exception of the Corvette, of course...

Ok, ok, and the Viper...

Captain Canada · 09-25-2004, 08:16 PM

I think it looks damn good.

MSD · 09-26-2004, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by THGL

Did anyone catch "Rides" on The Learning Channel last night? The whole show was about the GR-1, from sketch to finished mock-up you see in the photos (btw, all those photos are of an incomplete car... just a fiberglass shell, no drivetrain).

Yeah, I saw it and I decided that it isn't ugly on video, it was just bad angles in these pics.

Y2KDREAD · 09-26-2004, 10:39 PM

wow, why the hell do they make things that i will never be able to afford. I would love a nice fast car like that.

Esoteric · 09-26-2004, 11:12 PM

That is a dope ass car, saw the Rides episode with it. I also think it would look better in blue.

ryan9746 · 10-08-2004, 09:19 AM

That car is incredible. Hopefully it will make it into production. Its good to see the automotive industry spending money on good looking cars instead of dumping all of their money into suv's and mini vans like they have for the past 20 years.

flooper · 10-20-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JStrider

wowsa... thats one bad ass lookin car...

I Agree!

09-02-2004, 04:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	Drop dead sexy. First the Ford-GT comes out, then the new Shelby Cobra model, and now they pump out this. I mean, how can you not love this shit! __________________ You bore me.... next.

09-02-2004, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	wowsa... thats one bad ass lookin car... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

09-02-2004, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I'll be in the minority, but that thing is UGLY! But what do I know, I'm just a girl __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

09-02-2004, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
theguyondacouch salmon? Location: Outside Providence	Dang. I bet it would look even better in blue. __________________ "Lick my frozen metal ass!"

09-02-2004, 08:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Imagine that in blue with white racing stripes....damn I just love that engine combo. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

09-02-2004, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Asuka{eve} Addict Location: Oh God, the rain!	Wow it looks like they combined a mustang with a corvette. I like!

09-02-2004, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
powerclown Junkie Location: Detroit, MI	wowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowowowwowowow

09-02-2004, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
todd Addict Location: Chicago	Wow, I like it a lot. I really like the rear end, with that strange angled fin. I want to see a shot from the back.

09-02-2004, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
KrazyKracka Crazy Location: PA	I think I Would feel sexier pulling up in that ride

09-02-2004, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	What happens when your concept artist draws a 575M with bloated wheels and a shrunken head? I'll take a series 1, thanks.

09-03-2004, 03:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	I do like it a lot but I would still love to get the Ford GT. I saw it at the Meadow Brook Concourse D'Elegance and it was awesome. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

09-03-2004, 08:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
mb99usa Keep on rolling. It only hurts for a little while. Location: wherever I am	Didn't know Ford was bringing back the Probe. Car is ugly. 'Nough said. __________________ So, what's your point? It's not an attitude, it's a way of life.

09-03-2004, 11:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	I don't know, it looks pretty good to me, kinda reminds me of the Aston Martin Vantage. Stop playa' hatin', this car looks nothing like the probe except that it has four wheels. __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

09-03-2004, 11:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
mb99usa Keep on rolling. It only hurts for a little while. Location: wherever I am	OK, I give up. Still think its ugly. __________________ So, what's your point? It's not an attitude, it's a way of life.

09-03-2004, 12:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
bodypainter Psycho Location: Sarasota	It's okay but sort of has a 'kit car' look to it.

09-03-2004, 12:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
choskins Psycho Location: Greenville, SC	Looks like a prototype Corvette. Like this one from 1970. __________________ "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

09-04-2004, 08:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
tspikes51 Fuckin' A Location: Lex Vegas	605 hp??? American??? Muscle??? 605 hp??? Definitely like!!!

09-04-2004, 08:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
powerclown Junkie Location: Detroit, MI	Low blow, choskins.

09-08-2004, 08:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
RaDiAn Addict	Ha ha I like it, in blue would be even better.........

09-08-2004, 08:51 PM	#31 (permalink)
wrongfullyaccuzd Addict Location: NoVA	The other day when I was at home I was looking at this and my mom came in and told me I couldn't get one.

09-08-2004, 09:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
ronaldo Upright	Yea great and superb car

09-22-2004, 07:41 AM	#33 (permalink)
THGL Psycho Location: Louisville, KY	Did anyone catch "Rides" on The Learning Channel last night? The whole show was about the GR-1, from sketch to finished mock-up you see in the photos (btw, all those photos are of an incomplete car... just a fiberglass shell, no drivetrain).

09-25-2004, 07:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
LeviticusMky Crazy Location: Minnesota	Yeahhhh, I caught that show, it's a great one. I for one am absolutely in love with Ford for coming out with these fabulous rides... They seem to be single-handedly bringing the beauty back into American Muscle cars. With the exception of the Corvette, of course... Ok, ok, and the Viper...

09-25-2004, 08:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
Captain Canada Addict Location: University of North Carolina at Greensboro	I think it looks damn good. __________________ Conclusion: Flamethrowers and Furries go togerther like Pol Pot and the Cambodian populace.

09-26-2004, 10:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
Y2KDREAD Crazy Location: College Station, TX	wow, why the hell do they make things that i will never be able to afford. I would love a nice fast car like that. __________________ Signatures are for chumps.

09-26-2004, 11:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Location: Florida	That is a dope ass car, saw the Rides episode with it. I also think it would look better in blue. __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

10-08-2004, 09:19 AM	#39 (permalink)
ryan9746 Upright	That car is incredible. Hopefully it will make it into production. Its good to see the automotive industry spending money on good looking cars instead of dumping all of their money into suv's and mini vans like they have for the past 20 years.