Probably one of the most iconic sayings in the automotive industry is "Race on Sunday, sell on Monday." Also another favorite of mine is "There is an ass for every seat."
In recent years there's been a big push from all of the auto manufacturers to produce vehicles with sporting intentions. This has led to more M cars, AMGs and even Lexus creating the F division. And a lot of automakers have gone racing.
While for some it's been a significant part of their DNA, e.g., Ferrari, others it's become another way to market its products. But with the mega investment some manufacturers are making into its racing operations we can't help but wonder if buyers — YOU — actually give two shakes about who has a podium finish.
Do race results matter to buyers, or is it something simply of the past?
In a new clip released by XCAR,a spokesperson from Ford Performance talks about the all-new GT and how it was borne from a race car. It seems to all make sense until he suggests that its gunning for Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year.
[crickets]
I mean, I can understand 50 years ago this was a big deal but now it seems awfully trite because Ferrari is still going to sell every unit it builds and Ford will still sell every GT it decides to construct, no?
What say YOU, Spies?
More than 50 years after the Ford GT40 exploded onto the motorsports scene, ford's returning to Le Mans with the all-new 2016 Ford GT.