One of the undisputed highlights of the Detroit Auto Show was the unveiling of the new Ford GT, which has been vastly upgraded and improved.
The vehicle is powered by a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine capable of pumping out more than 600 horsepower. This engine uses dual fuel-injection and is hooked up to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
It is ultra lightweight thanks to the use of carbon fiber composite construction which makes for a car that is lightweight yet hardy.
The new Ford GT's display is also ultra-futuristic, and includes a stalkless steering column that gives drivers easy and uncluttered access to the paddle-shift controls. A fully digitized instrument menu gives drivers all the data they need, while the display can be configured to optimize for driving environment and different driving modes.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Ecoboost Engines
- There is an opportunity to invest in the development of more powerful and efficient EcoBoost engines for supercars.
- Carbon Fiber Composites
- The growing demand for lightweight and strong materials can disrupt the automotive industry with the use of more advanced carbon fiber composites.
- Digitized Instrument Panels
- The rise of digitized instrument panels creates an opportunity to develop more user-friendly and configurable displays for supercars.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive Manufacturing
- The automotive industry can focus on using more advanced materials and technologies to develop lighter and more powerful supercars with superior performance and design.
- High-performance Vehicle Engineering
- The demand for high-performance vehicles creates an opportunity to develop innovative and powerful EcoBoost engines, advanced materials and technologies for improved speed and performance.
- Technology and Software Development
- The integration of digitized instrument panels in supercars creates an opportunity to develop more user-friendly and customizable software and technologies for advanced mobile displays.
