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RiderofBikes · 03-12-2013, 02:02 PM

has anyone ever noticed the vast simularities of the

Ford Probe concept
AND

Ford GT

Setting aside all the performance aspects of both cars
The dimensions arent all that off from eachother. Minus the various scoops and vents of the GT, and that Huge gaping hole for the radiator that is....

The simularities of the front facia, hood angle and wheel placement and wheel well size are almost identicle. The sides of both cars are relativily flat and straight forward. And besides the extra door and steeper rear window of the probe, the tail heights are just an 1" or 2" off. plus the GT has a bit more boattail/side kamm effect angle..

Makes me wonder what would come if the GT had a more flat rear diffuser and no tail lip to reduce downforce... Radiator block, and smoothies

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RiderofBikes EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 214 Pantry Boy Supreme (pbs) - '04 Volvo S80 T6 Premier Thanks: 28 Thanked 46 Times in 26 Posts	has anyone ever noticed the vast simularities of the Ford Probe concept AND Ford GT Setting aside all the performance aspects of both cars The dimensions arent all that off from eachother. Minus the various scoops and vents of the GT, and that Huge gaping hole for the radiator that is.... The simularities of the front facia, hood angle and wheel placement and wheel well size are almost identicle. The sides of both cars are relativily flat and straight forward. And besides the extra door and steeper rear window of the probe, the tail heights are just an 1" or 2" off. plus the GT has a bit more boattail/side kamm effect angle.. Makes me wonder what would come if the GT had a more flat rear diffuser and no tail lip to reduce downforce... Radiator block, and smoothies __________________ __________________ "The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." Robert M Pirsig.