Thoughts on this 2006 Ford GT setting a speed record of 310.8 MPH, Making it the fastest street legal car in the world?

[LaFerrari]

On Dec. 9, 2022, Johnny Bohmer, the owner and driver of the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world.

The top speed was measured not only through a Racelogic VBox Performance Box Touch but also by four Garmin Ultra 30 cameras, FuelTech’s ECU and Racepak. This extraordinary speed was achieved while Bohmer and his team were gathering data testing the new FuelTech FT600 ECU system without a specific distance in mind. The car performed so well during this test with the FuelTech traction control and Jason Gatlin’s tuning capabilities, that Bohmer decided to stay on the throttle through the final drive gear. Bohmer thinks he has just begun to push the limits of this car. “We believe the BADD GT can do much more than break the record,” Bohmer said. “In its current configuration, we have another 500-700 horsepower that we can work with to really boost the top speed.”

The story of the BADD GT starts in 2006, when Bohmer purchased the vehicle brand new off the showroom floor, with the goal of building the world’s fastest streetcar and breaking the 300-mph barrier. In 2010, the BADD GT was the first streetcar to break 250 mph in the standing mile. From there, Bohmer, BADD GT and his team would go on to achieve a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the Fastest Standing Mile in a Streetcar at 282.232 MPH, a record that remains unbroken to this day. This new top speed of 310.8 MPH that was achieved during testing is the culmination of 16 years of hard work.

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[exitseven]

I always liked the Ford GT, I even had a slot car when I was in Jr high.

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[Redstang88]

More of a drag racer than land speed guy, but that’s damn impressive

[TrueConfection]

My thought;

When can I go for a ride in it?

[Pterodon]

But can it turn? Sorry I’d still rather have the iconic Porsche 917 on a track

[LaFerrari]

yes it can turn... its a street car... it literally says it in the title lol

[Pterodon]

Race cars and street cars are two different things. I’ll still choose the 917

[LaFerrari]

917 is slow lmao...

[LaFerrari]

do you not understand what a ford gt is? its both made for the track and the road LOL

[Pterodon]

Yeah I know all about the GT. They were formidable at first till the 917

[LaFerrari]

so, in your mind you think a 2700hp Ford GT will not beat a 850hp 917 that's heavier than the ford? come on now... The owner of it goes against other cars on the track all time (always wins), daily drives it too...

[Pterodon]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_917

[Pterodon]

On the track? Yes give the 917 the same tire technology as your new GT and yes I think it’d be competitive

[LaFerrari]

I don't use misinformation sites like Wikipedia...

[Pterodon]

There’s all kinds of sites paying homage to the 917

[LaFerrari]

2700hp beats any number you try to counter with the 917... just saying

[LaFerrari]

I've always hated German cars, not my style, overpriced unreliable junk.

[Pterodon]

You’re asking the greatest of all time and the 917 holds its own

[LaFerrari]

So does the GT...

[Pterodon]

That’s your opinion and I respect it but when Porsche gets involved it’s over just like it was for the GT

[LaFerrari]

Porsche is poo poo

[Pterodon]

Ok. Who has more wins and championships?

[Pterodon]

In head to head competition?

[LaFerrari]

everyone except Porshe

[Pterodon]

Oh come on. It certainly isn’t Ford

[LaFerrari]

Ford performance is better than anything and everything

[Pterodon]

Uh well Chevy and their engines might have something to say about that

[LaFerrari]

Fords better

[SnowedIn]

Just awesome!