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Ford might have finished the GT's career but that doesn’t seem to bother the tuning-world. So after the Edo Competition GT, Roush Europe came out with a super-limited edition of Ford’s retro-looking supercar, available in just 10 units from “Avro Motor Cars” based at the historic Brooklands site in Surrey. Dubbed 600RE, Roush’s black-beauty boasts a number of features including an engine upgrade raising power and torque (though Roush doesn’t give any figures) along with a few subtle visual improvements like the sexy black powder coated rims. –Press Release after the jump

PRESS RELEASE

Roush is a name that has become synonymous with the Ford GT. To mark the end of production of these fabulous cars, Roush have developed a very limited edition series of cars called 600RE. Based upon the Ford GT Supercar, this exclusive limited edition boasts a number of features including an engine upgrade - raising power and torque and providing the Roush 600RE with even greater levels of acceleration and performance. The 600RE has also enjoyed the Roush styling treatment both inside and out and comes complete with additional features to enhance its unique appearance.

The vehicle is designed and assembled at the Roush Technical Centre, based in Brentwood, Essex; which is also the only official Ford GT service centre in the UK. The 600RE is being marketed solely through Avro Motor Cars in Surrey.

Roush Europe’s Marketing Manager James Bassett says: “The Roush 600RE builds upon the success we achieved from the Roush 420RE Mustang. We have again, taken a winning formula and enhanced those areas with features which our customers have asked for. The Roush 600RE is a truly exclusive edition and takes the fantastic Ford GT forward - even further”…

• The new Roush 600RE features include:
• Upgraded Supercharger Pulley System
• Unique Vehicle Numbering And Identity Plaques
• Unique Keyed Light Pack
• Tubi Exhaust System
• Tinted Glass
• Transmission Oil Breather System
• Colour Keyed Hoses
• Black Powder Coated Wheels
• (Optional) 4-Point Harness Pack

Production of the 600RE is limited to only 10 Vehicles and demand is expected to quickly exceed supply. The 600RE is only available from “Avro Motor Cars” based at the historic Brooklands site in Surrey.

Technorati: Roush, Ford+GT, Tuning, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007

To be honest, when it comes to future classics like the Ford GT, I’m totally against any kind of tuning however "innocent" they may seem. But hey, that’s just me. Anyway, the German tuner’s GT pack includes a bit of mechanical fiddling with the addition of a new sport catalyst and reworked electronic management which pushes out from 550Hp to 610Hp @ 6.500 rpm and maximum torque to an impressive 800 Nm @ 4.500. –Continued: Click “Read More…” below

The 0 to 62mph (100 km/h) sprint now comes in 3,7 sec, thus shaving 0,2 sec off the stock version while the speedometer stops at 340 km/h / 211mph (stock: 330km/h - 205mph). Edo Competition also interferer’s with the GT’s appearance adding carbon-fiber engine bay paneling, a new rear spoiler, different alloy’s etc.

Technical data

engine type DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder,
supercharged V-8
horsepower @ rpm approx. 610 HP @ 6.500/min
torque @ rpm approx. 800 Nm @ 4.500/min

Power train

top speed > 340 km/hp
0 – 100 km/h approx. 3,7s (3,9 s serial)

Features

-Increased performance up to 60 HP with: Sport catalyst 200 cell, electronic tuning. All work controlled by dyno running.

-Sport back box stainless with flap system. Loudness of the exhaust adjustable

-New taile pipes stainless

-Carbon fibre engine bay panelling, 3-pieces

-Special rear wing

-Wheels in different colours and designs available

-tyre-air-pressure control system shows pressure and temperature per wheel

-Design modification outside for example complete different colour.

-Independently adjustable dumping technology – rebound and compression dumping

-Racing wheels in different designs and available.

Technorati: Edo+Competition, Ford+GT, Tuning, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007