The Ford GTX1 Roadster is one of the best high performance cars Ford has ever produced. The Roadster is modeled after the 1966 Sebring winning Ford GTX1 Roadster. The engine on the Roadster is an all Aluminum, MOD V8 with dry slump lubrication that has incredible power cranking out 550 horsepower hitting a maximum speed of 205 mph and a mind blowing acceleration going from 0-60 mph in only 3.3 seconds. The designers at ford wanted to create a high performance engine that
could hit high speeds quickly while still giving the car superior handling abilities. With the GTX1 Roadster you can say that their success of the design can be summed up in two words: mission accomplished.
The Roadster features rack and pinion steering and front and rear suspension with an upper "A" arm and lower "L" arm with springs, dampners of monotube aluminum and a tubular anti roll bar. This gives the Roadster maximum handling abilities with an automobile that has such superior performance and speed capabilities.
The Roadster has front and rear Brembo cross-drilled and centered disc brakes with 4-piston monoblock calipers and an Antilock Braking System. This allows for the Roadster to have excellent braking capabilities even when traveling at accelerated speeds. The low to the ground body of the Roadster allow for maximum traction even when taking corners at high speeds.
The sleek and futuristic look of the aerodynamic Roadster is coupled with the body and frame, which are body and frame aluminum panels over an aluminum Spaceframe. The curves from bumper to bumper give the Roadster a smooth and elegant look and the aluminum body and frame give the automobile a low curb rate making it just that much quicker. Coupled with the engine and its superior performance the Roadster is a car that will not be beat off the line.
The Roadster features a multi-configured roof as it has four individual hard panels. The panels can be configured as a coupe, t-top, and convertible. The rooftops are the same color as the body, which is Valencia Yellow. The Roadster also has Tungsten Silver stripes that cover the entire automobile. Because of this when the car is set up as a convertible it loses no design flavor which is a problem with other convertibles.
The interior of the Roadster is elegant as well as functional as it features carbon fiber Sparco seats and new trim from WK Industries. The stereo on the Roadster is state of the art as Sony used the Roadster in order to show the their Xplôd system. The music comes from the MEX 1GP "Giga Panel" AM/FM CD receiver. This system can transfer music, in MP3 and WMA files, from a computer to the detachable faceplate simply by using a USB cable. This is referred to as "Drag & Drive" and the 1GB of memory can hold up to 500 songs. This gives the roadster the ultimate in sound technology.
The Ford GTX Roadster is a high performance automobile with excellent drivability and superior handling capabilities. The cabin features the latest in technology and an air of elegance, as the Roadster is in a class of its own.