2010 Geiger GT

OVERVIEW

Red is supposed to be the standard colour of warning. US car specialists GeigerCars.de from Munich have turned this established wisdom on its head, presenting their hottest shot with eye-catching bright green paintwork. The Ford GT 'Geiger HP 790' is the third star after the Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (569 HP) and the Corvette Z06 Bi-Turbo (890 HP).

Karl Geiger's latest creation lives up to its name: the super sports car's 5.4 litre V8 engine can reach a terrific 790 horsepower, an impressive 240 HP more than its series equivalent. The source of this explosion of power? Above all the replacement of the series-produced 2.3 litre with a more powerful 4.0 litre compressor which blasts the combustion chamber at over 1.25 bars. Larger throttle valves and a sports filter were also installed to supply the eight cylinders with even more fresh air. The engine and gear cooling systems had of course also to be adjusted to the new design as well as engine electrics.

Geiger HP 790 shoots to 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds, breaks the 200km/h mark 6 seconds later and reaches 300 kilometres an hour in only 22.8 seconds - all this to bloodcurdling roars from the two 110-millimetre sports exhaust tail pipes - an in house development. Thrust and air resistance don't balance until you hit 360km/h. The supercharged V8 reaches maximum power at 6320 rpm and its maximum torque - 863 Newton metres - at just 4600 revolutions.

No question that a ride like this is not for the beginner, but experienced drivers will find the specially developed coilover suspension a great asset. Its hydraulic shock absorbers have adjustable pressure and rebound damping which can be set to suit drivers' needs and preferences - and of course the terrain.

Low and wide: the classic Ford sports car proportions are taken even further with 60-millimetere lowering. The wheel housing can't high superb matt black alloy wheels outlined in the car colour, mounted in 9x20 inches at the front and an impressive 11x21 at the rear. 245/35R20 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres on the front axle ensure precise transmission of wheel commands whilst the drive axle 325/30R21 tyres constantly fight for grip and traction - if only so they don't disappear in a cloud of blue smoke.

2010 Geiger GT Specifications
Tuner Geiger
Engine Location Mid
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Weight 3485 lbs | 1580.769 kg

Performance
0-60 mph 3.6 seconds.

Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinders 8
Aspiration/Induction Supercharged
Displacement 5400 cc | 329.5 cu in. | 5.4 L.
Horsepower 790 BHP (581.44 KW) @ 6320 RPM
Torque 636 Ft-Lbs (863 NM) @ 4600 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 4.4 LB / HP
HP / Liter 146.3 BHP / Liter
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected

Standard Transmission
Gears 6
Transmission Manual
Ricardo
Final Drive 3.36:1

Dimensions
Cargo Volume 2 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume 52.8 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity 2
Doors 2
Exterior
Length 182.8 in | 4643 mm.
Width 76.9 in | 1953 mm.
Wheelbase 106.7 in | 2710 mm.
Front Track 63.0 in | 1600 mm.
Rear Track 63.7 in | 1618 mm.
Ground Clearance 5.0 in | 127 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom 35.4 in | 899 mm.
Front Legroom 44.6 in | 1133 mm.
Front Hip Room 57.7 in | 1466 mm.
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Suspension
Suspension Front : Unequal length upper A-armslower L-arm aluminum control arms, coil springs, monotube aluminum dampers, 23-mm tubular anti-roll bar

Rear : Unequal length upper A-armslower L-arm aluminum control arms, coil springs, monotube aluminum dampers, 19-mm tubular anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size 33.0 mm | 1.299 in.
Rear Brake Size 33.0 mm | 1.299 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
Wheels Front : 9x20
Rear : 11x21