This is the first Ferrari I have liked in a LONG time and I think I know why. The design is clearly an homage to the F50 - the last Ferrari I really loved.

But where can I get a “World’s Greatest Farter” T-shirt?!?

The whole Deltawing concept was based on the principle of going the same distance, at the same speed, while carrying half the weight, using half the fuel and going through half the tires, all while being much more aerodynamic. With that goal in mind, it completely succeeded. It ran at LMP2 speeds, while needing to…

The general line of thinking is that Dyson would have been in line to run the Bentley DPi program, which was in the early stages of development, but canned once Dieselgate happened. I suppose it still could, but I’m not optimistic...

NO one that is running a DPi is doing so with any intention of taking that car to Le Mans. They’ve put a hell of a lot of work into developing the spec chassis into the DPi version, and while it’s easy to say “all” someone would have to do is swap the bodywork and engine, no DPi team will do that (nor would the engine…

Yes, it’s the same engine from the DP. It’s not technically wrong for them to make the claims that it’s based on what they sell in the Escalade and CTS.V, I suppose...

It was said that Lieb and Dumas’ long stint pace was quite a bit off that of other drivers in the class. Beyond that, they’re surely still among the most capable drivers out there.

It’s smaller than an Escape, but this segment is booming in America right now. The Jeep Renegade/Buick Encore/Chevy Trax/etc. are selling very well. They appeal to young, single urbanites. I never thought this segment would take off when they launched it here a few years ago, but it has and the EcoSport should do…

Does anyone know if the 6-speed automatic is actually an automatic, or is it the same dual clutch that currently comes in the Focus and Fiesta? I fear the latter...

It’s sounding like the Cadillac DPi is expected to break cover a few days beforehand at Daytona.

The US-Spec version of the Ford EcoSport will debut at LA.

My and some friend’s Mustang Bullitts. Sure, we’re more likely to run you over than most car owners, but we have a lot of fun getting together. Also, we take pride in NOT running people over.

GT3 will never replace GTE if for no other reason the ACO will never allow Stephane Ratel get that win.

When there is a new Z/28, I’d be surprised if we don’t see a GT4 version of it, too.

I’d expect this to come in considerably higher than your estimate. The spec of car, here, is quite a bit more than what the Boss 302S is. And with this car going to GT4, it is now replacing not only the 302S in World Challenge, but also the GT350R-C in IMSA. I’d guess $150K minimum...

Yes, there are regulations against carbon fiber wheels in nearly every racing series. Also, most road racing series require 18" wheels and the GT350R’s CF wheels are 19s.

No. This is 935 style and way cooler than a normal slant nose.

It’s likely a combination of that’s as many as Multimatic can build in a year (since these are hand made along a bespoke line, not just another car at another generic factory) and because Ford can...

They are not, strictly speaking, “mandatory”, or “required”. As an earlier commenter mentioned, you stand no chance of being competitive without one. But you are welcome to run without them. Nissan ran without one last year (theirs was onboard, but not hooked up), and we all saw how that turned out.

I don’t think the fact that LMP1 cars currently use hybrid technology is at all hampering automakers from entering the class and going to GTE instead. The COSTS of developing such technology might, but most manufacturers see more value in racing something that resembles the products they sell rather than LMP1…