the GTM is LAUNCHED!

[boomerkk]

http://www.factoryfive.com/table/ffrkits/GTM/startorders.html

US$19990.
Dunno bout u but i think the styling is beautiful

[jpf]

Hubba Hubba. Graham Bell or Petrolted, get someone to test this car!

[Ferg]

"the GTM is LAUNCHED!"

Is it 1967 already???

[JonRB]

I'm confused. Does this have anything to do with GTM cars (of Libra fame) or is this there a lengthy legal battle on the horizon?

[grahambell]

JonRB said:

I'm confused. Does this have anything to do with GTM cars (of Libra fame) or is this there a lengthy legal battle on the horizon?

Nothing whatsoever to do with GTM of Libra (and Ferg) fame, but the product of a US company called Factory Five, best known for its Cobra replicas.

Have to say, that is one good looking car, and seemingly from any angle, and so much better than their previous attempt.

jpf - Would love to have a go testing this but sadly the budget doesn't run to trans-Atlantic jaunts.

Maybe I should have a word with Dave Keene at GTM to see if he'd be interested in building it under licence in the UK...

[NAPiston]

JonRB said:

I'm confused. Does this have anything to do with GTM cars (of Libra fame) or is this there a lengthy legal battle on the horizon?

I don't believe GTM Cars has a trademark on the term 'GTM'. There were a couple Ferrari GTMs; at least the 456 GTM and the 308 GT/M. I believe there were some other GT/M cars too; at least a Mazda 6 GT-M that I am aware of, I would guess that there are others.

Around the world variatins on the 'GT' model name are common and shared; GTO GTU GTS GTR GTA GTZ GTI GTM....

I think GTM Cars bases their name on 'Grand Touring Mini' reflecting their small size, while I believe that FactoryFive uses the acronymn GTM to refer to 'Grand Touring Mulsanne'.

Also don't overlook the fact that GTM is a model name for a FactoryFive car, not the name of a manufacturer like it is with GTM cars.

[JonRB]

Fair enough. Good point well made.

[Truckosaurus]

That's a good looking car. You'd be hard pressed to name a better looking non-retro styled kit car. Hopefully the dynamics can match the looks.

[annodomini2]

Would it be SVA compliant though?

[grahambell]

annodomini2 said:

Would it be SVA compliant though?

There's nothing about the basic shape that should present any problems.

Can't comment on the small detail parts, but changing those to suit SVA isn't major task anyway.

[jpf]

Doesn't the rear of the car remind you of a Ferrari?

[fuoriserie]

Nice pictures and great combination of design cues, a basic Ford gt 40 meets Saleen mid-engine car, with Lamborghini Diablo rear lights, and Ferrari Enzo rear grill.

Should be a nice mid-engine though, i'd like to see one in the flesh

Italo