Galpin Auto Sports Ford GTR1 will debut at Pebble Beach - AllCarIndex
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having announced development of the scratch-built highly powerful model late last year, galpin auto sports (gas) has issued the following information regarding the world premiere of their first own model - ford gtr1
this american supercar will be driven by a ford-sourced min-mounted twin-turbo 5.4l v8 power aggregate developing an estimated number of 1024hp and 739 lb/ft (~1000 nm) of torque. gas says this should be enough for the car to hit a top speed of 225 mph (362 km/h).
the bodywork whose styling well echoes classic lines of the legendary ford gt40 is built by a renowned concept car and bodywork builder - metalcrafters. two bodywork options will be offered for the gtr1 - carbon fiber of aluminium. supercar's interior will not be forgotten, as well, since gas will equip the car with hand-made aluminium parts and luxurious leather seats. music lovers will find integrated mcintosh sound system too.
full technical specifications and pricing for this strictly limited exclusivity will be released soon toward the world premiere at the forthcoming pebble beach concours d'elegance.
press release:
auto sports prepares 1000 horsepower coach-built supercar for unveiling on monterey peninsula
galpin ford gtr1 to be shown on pebble beach concours d’elegance concept lawn and the quail: a motorsports gathering, august 15 and 18
north hills, calif. (july 25, 2013) – galpin auto sports today announced its first coach built supercar, the galpin ford gtr1, will debut on the monterey peninsula during a week of automotive festivities highlighted by an unveiling at the quail: a motorsports gathering (august 15) and display on the esteemed concept lawn of the pebble beach concours d’elegance (august 18).
continuing galpin’s 60-year legacy of customizing vehicles, the gtr1 is based on the ford gt as an interpretation of what the gt may have looked and performed like had it continued its evolution. the gtr1 boasts a power plant capable of an estimated 1024 horsepower and 739 pound feet of torque, generated from a twin turbocharged 5.4l v8 engine that is mechanically capable of speeds in excess of 225 mph - making it a truly modern and bold american mid-engine supercar.
designed by galpin auto sports, the hand crafted all aluminum body was widened five inches compared to the ford gt, and constructed by renowned concept car builder metalcrafters. it features 20-inch forged aluminum knock-off wheels, pirelli p-zero tires, six-piston brakes with full carbon rotors, jeweled headlamps and tail lamps and carbon fiber accents.
the interior features a machined aluminum instrument cluster, a mcintosh sound system, and luxurious hand fabricated leather trimmed seats, dash, door panels and headliner. the galpin ford gtr1 will be extremely limited in production, with a choice of aluminum or carbon fiber bodies.
“we’re incredibly excited and honored to celebrate the culmination of galpin’s 60 years of creating unique vehicles with the debut of our first supercar at such respected venues,” said beau boeckmann, vice president of galpin motors and president of galpin auto sports.
additional information, including a full list of technical specifications, pricing and hi-resolution images will be available following the car’s public unveiling in august.