How the next-generation GT measures up to two of today's hottest racers, the Dodge Viper and Ferrari Modena, and where its most recent ancestor fits in. Don't get too nostalgic: That price isn't in today's dollars.
By Don Sherman Posted 05.06.2003 at 3:57 pm 0 Comments

by From top: Courtesy DaimlerChrysler; John B. Carnett; Courtesy Ford; Courtesy Ferrari Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ford GT, Ferrari 360 Modena, 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III From top: Courtesy DaimlerChrysler; John B. Carnett; Courtesy Ford; Courtesy Ferrari
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Ferrari 360 Modena Ford GT (est. specs) 1967 Ford GT40 Mark III
Length 175.6 in. 176.3 in. 181.6 in. 169.0 in.
Width 75.2 in. 75.7 in. 76.8 in. 70.0 in.
Height 47.6 in. 47.8 in. 44.2 in. 41.0 in.
Wheelbase 98.8 in. 102.4 in. 106.7 in. 95.3 in.
Engine 8.3-liter OHV V-10 3.6-liter DOHC V-8 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 4.7-liter OHV V-8
Power 500 hp @5,600 rpm 394 hp @8,500 rpm 500 hp @5,250 rpm 306 hp @5,000 rpm
Weight 3,408 lbs. 2,844 lbs. 3,300 lbs. 2,340 lbs.
0-60 3.9 sec.* 4.5 sec.* < 4.0 sec. 5.1 sec.*
Top Speed 190 mph* 183 mph* 190+ mph 140 mph*
Price $85,109 $150,060 < $150,000 $18,500





* Performance figures courtesy Car and Driver

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