As expected Ford GT is not an Econbox (Update)

Ford GT

UPDATE Finally, after two years of pure speculation, Ford released official power figures, top speed, and some lap times for the immensely popular Ford GT supercar.

When the car broke cover at the 2015 Detroit auto show, Ford claimed power figures to be "over 600 hp," a promise it's made good on. In production spec, the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 produces 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. Don't worry, this power isn't peaky — Ford says 90 percent of torque is available from 3,500 rpm.

This tremendous oomph is sent to the rear wheels through a super-quick seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, allowing a 0-60 time likely south of the 3.0-second mark. Ford reports a lofty top speed of 216 mph.

We don't have any ‘Ring times yet, but Ford did bring the GT and two competitors to the Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada, where official lap times were recorded. The GT cracked off a fastest lap of 2:09.8, besting a McLaren 675LT by 1.08-second, and a Ferrari 458 Speciale by 3.1 seconds.

Ford claims these lap times are bolstered by a stellar power-to-weight ratio of 4.72 pounds/horsepower. No official weight figure is available just yet, but Ford does claim the GT tips the scales at just over 3,000 pounds dry

01/11/17 The EPA has officially rated the fuel mileage of the 200-plus-mph, EcoBoost-powered Ford GT: Drumroll, please: It'll get 11 mpg in the city, 18 on the highway, for a combined average of 14 mpg. Apparently that EcoBoost is a lot more boost than eco.

That also means the Ford GT will get the mandated gas-guzzler tax, which will fall somewhere between $2,000 and $3,000, depending on how the government calculates it. Also, it's one tick less city and highway than the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 in the 2005 edition.

But no matter. It's a Ford GT. The company will sell (has sold) every one, and they'll all be awesome. And about that tax: $2,500 on top of $400,000? That's just a drop in the bucket. AutoWeek