Galpin Ford GTR1: 1,058 HP and $1million USD

954Stealth · 08-25-2014, 06:03 PM

The Galpin was redone for 2014
http://galpinfordgtr1.com

The GTR1 is capable of going 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds, with a top speed of over 200 mph.

That's why it costs $1 million to own one of only six GTR1s that will be built -- if six customers order them

"The custom-made, "coach-built" automobile runs a 5.4-liter V-8 dual overhead cam engine, supercharged, that produces 977 foot-pounds of torque.

Track-tested, outfitted with fully adjustable suspension, the aluminum-body car burns 110-octane gas and roars with what Boeckmann calls "the raw, beastly sound of power."

The car at Monterey is the only one of its kind, and is available at a starting MSRP of about $1 million." -- LA Times

Autoblog:

This year, the Galpin was back, albeit with one big change. That twin-turbo engine? Gone. In its place, a 5.4-liter V8 with a 4.0-liter Whipple supercharger bolted on, delivering an astonishing 1,058 hp and 992 lb-ft of torque on 110-octane fuel. 0-60? 2.9 seconds. Top speed? Somewhere above 225 miles per hour.

"Some things to keep in mind: no stability control, no traction control," were the only warnings given by Galpin's Brandon Boeckmann before taking me on a quick spin in the supercar. And after having my eyes thrown into the back of my skull a few times, laughing hysterically and trying to regain full use of my hearing after my ear drums being bombarded by the apocalyptic roar behind me, Brandon pulled over and said it was my turn, if I was ready to take the wheel."

FC4 · 08-25-2014, 06:11 PM

A $1 million vaporware kit car that will get mopped up by any AMS GTR or Underground Gallardo?

Cool story.

954Stealth · 08-25-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FC4

A $1 million vaporware kit car that will get mopped up by any AMS GTR or Underground Gallardo?

Cool story.

How about a 918 or a P1?
and it'll beat a LaFerrari too.

P1 · 08-26-2014, 09:22 AM

I think it looks worse than a standard Ford GT...

954Stealth · 08-26-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I think it looks worse than a standard Ford GT...

It looks kind of "fake" to me. I don't know how else to phrase it

ShocknAwe · 08-26-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I think it looks worse than a standard Ford GT...

Completely agreed. They ruined the looks of the standard GT.

Vigilante375 · 08-26-2014, 12:56 PM

I'd rather have a regular Ford GT and then do upgrades to it.

grebski · 08-26-2014, 01:22 PM

Way to ruin the iconic GT

TJ710 · 08-26-2014, 01:45 PM

That back end is horrible.

Red Bread · 08-26-2014, 01:56 PM

Every bit of it is horrible. Poor GT.

954Stealth · 08-26-2014, 01:59 PM

It proves that "money can't buy taste" (is that how that saying goes)
There will be 6 people out there who will buy this.

-Wingman- · 08-28-2014, 02:16 AM

Looks like Grand Theft Auto's version of the GT

954Stealth · 08-28-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by -Wingman-

Looks like Grand Theft Auto's version of the GT

When I said it looks fake, I think that's what I had in my mind. GTA

FC4 · 08-29-2014, 05:37 PM

I don't even know why this is getting attention here. Vaporware cars like this are a dime a dozen.

08-25-2014, 06:03 PM	#1
954Stealth Brigadier General 1616 Rep 4,512 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bacon Raton, FL iTrader: (1)	Galpin Ford GTR1: 1,058 HP and $1million USD The Galpin was redone for 2014 http://galpinfordgtr1.com The GTR1 is capable of going 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds, with a top speed of over 200 mph. That's why it costs $1 million to own one of only six GTR1s that will be built -- if six customers order them "The custom-made, "coach-built" automobile runs a 5.4-liter V-8 dual overhead cam engine, supercharged, that produces 977 foot-pounds of torque. Track-tested, outfitted with fully adjustable suspension, the aluminum-body car burns 110-octane gas and roars with what Boeckmann calls "the raw, beastly sound of power." The car at Monterey is the only one of its kind, and is available at a starting MSRP of about $1 million." -- LA Times Autoblog: This year, the Galpin was back, albeit with one big change. That twin-turbo engine? Gone. In its place, a 5.4-liter V8 with a 4.0-liter Whipple supercharger bolted on, delivering an astonishing 1,058 hp and 992 lb-ft of torque on 110-octane fuel. 0-60? 2.9 seconds. Top speed? Somewhere above 225 miles per hour. "Some things to keep in mind: no stability control, no traction control," were the only warnings given by Galpin's Brandon Boeckmann before taking me on a quick spin in the supercar. And after having my eyes thrown into the back of my skull a few times, laughing hysterically and trying to regain full use of my hearing after my ear drums being bombarded by the apocalyptic roar behind me, Brandon pulled over and said it was my turn, if I was ready to take the wheel." Last edited by 954Stealth; 08-25-2014 at 06:25 PM..
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FC4 Brigadier General 3348 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	A $1 million vaporware kit car that will get mopped up by any AMS GTR or Underground Gallardo? Cool story.
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954Stealth Brigadier General 1616 Rep 4,512 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bacon Raton, FL iTrader: (1)	It proves that "money can't buy taste" (is that how that saying goes) There will be 6 people out there who will buy this.
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FC4 Brigadier General 3348 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I don't even know why this is getting attention here. Vaporware cars like this are a dime a dozen.
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