Testing the Ford GT

Ford announced recently that its new GT has a top speed of 216 mph, produces 647 horsepower and 550 lb.-ft. of torque with 90% of peak torque available from 3,500 rpm, weighs approximately 3,000 lb. bone dry (that is, with no fluids whatsoever onboard), has a power-to-weight ratio of 4.72 lb./horsepower, and is faster around the track than the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 Speciale. What was weird, however, was where the track testing took place: Calabogie Motorsport Park in Ontario, Canada. It’s not exactly one of the more famous race tracks in the world, but — despite its made up sounding name — it’s one that can be found on the Internet.

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