Ford GT Review // The Car That Tried To Kill Us

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This was filmed on a closed course - Do Not Attempt
The 2006 Ford GT ($149,995 USD original MSRP / ~$188,400 CAD converted, $469,900 CAD current / ~$371,700 USD converted) is a supercharged V8 behemoth with undeniable curb appeal and a merciless driving experience on the track. Thanks to the styling that pays homage to the ‘60’s race cars of yesteryear, the Ford GT can still turn heads while among the modern supercar crowd. Thomas and James have planned to take it to a local race track in Vancouver to see just what it can do. However, they may just discover that a 550 hp rear-drive Ford GT proves to be a bit challenging to handle in the wet, and can be a bit...dangerous...Watch to see what happens! SUBSCRIBE!
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[@AndrewHeisey]

Was a valet in college and despite being in multiple supercars, this one always stood out. It was so low. The seats, so cool. The supercharger in the rear view , epic. Best 5mph of my life.

[@cosminsanovei9370]

@@zooey5959 really bro💀

[@boygenius538_8]

@@cosminsanovei9370 it’s a bot just report and don’t interact

[@jah5r]

I completely agree. It felt special compared to other supercars in that era. Such a temptation to go more than 5mph

[@benten1443]

You should be a storyteller, fucking madlad!

[@the_larsonfamily]

💓well said

[@antruys646]

you can't fake that kind of pure guttural fear. I felt the moment James spun it. And when Thomas almost lost it. That shit is terrifying

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

I've been in a spinout before when someone tried to sideswipe me off a state highway. It's not fun. There's added pressure to the fact James almost added an accident to a supercar that appreciates in value.

[@TechDove]

@@TheyCallMeMrMaybe I was tracking my 383 Stroker 95 Z28 at a race track by me, about halfway through my second lap it began downpouring. I kept on it and gave it the beans coming into a hairpin and lost control as the back end kicked out rather violently, I came within 3 inches of the concrete wall and I can tell you I very nearly needed clean underwear

[@deansmits006]

James was smart, wore his brown pants that day

[@adrianberg5866]

As someone who has driven a Heritage Edition Ford GT worth $700k, that was 100% genuine fear.. I was pulling out of a car meet and the car spun out and I literally shat myself. Best moment of my life

[@sorbicsagor5080]

Whats funny is how much of that fear is about hurting the car and not yourself. I've lost control in crap cars and it was never as bad as when I thought I was going to wreck my Mustang after letting it get away from he even though the speeds were similar. I couldn't imagine the butt clenching of spinning in a Ford GT.

[@vicesat]

That car with that tyres is a death trap, don't feel less because that incident, you took it like a champ.

[@wence_peraza12]

ppaaaaa que haces aca vicesat jajajja saludos desde uruguay

[@R3LF13]

I don't want to be that internet guy, but tires that well past expired should never have been installed on the car. I enjoyed the video, I love the channel, and James did a great job keeping it off the wall, but this was a disaster waiting to happen. Tires expire and it's something to take seriously. /annoying safety rant.

[@afcgeo882]

@@R3LF13 Aside from the safety bit, tyres that old simply don’t perform well, especially in wet conditions. They’re unbalanced, unpredictable and the compound will never reach proper temperatures.

[@Zuhzuhzombie]

Shouldn't have been driving on those tires TBQH.

[@jorgemorcillo8969]

tu si que eres un champ, grande vicesat!!!!

[@pauldinsdale]

I just imagine poor James, slunk low in a camper chair, shivering in the rain and clutching his cup of tea, whispering “it’s ok James, it’s ok”

[@anguselliott9845]

Yeah he was literally shaking like damn I don't blame him though

[@jbbeemer1]

Thomas and James are approaching Top Gear level production quality. This is wild. Well done guys.

[@ollitros0588]

never seen anything mroe accurate

[@noneyabizz8337]

I can't wait till this sort of comment stops being fresh

[@Dakiraun]

Agreed - and _old_ Top Gear, at that. Great job.

[@mrhees45]

Agreed. I haven’t enjoyed car reviews like this since the old top gear and I think they’ve now matched it

[@peterscott2662]

IMO, much more class and realism than Top Gear every had.

[@GAMEbuffHD]

The best thing about these guys is, they are us. No acting, no faking....just regular guys enjoying stuff. No showing off, nothing to be heroic about. Genuine review, genuine expressions! It's been a long time I have been hooked up to a car show like this. Production level is going miles and miles in each video. 👌👌

[@wade7652]

But they also have a lot more time behind high performance cars than I do. If they're struggling to tame this beast, I think I'll pass. Not sure I could have missed the wall.

[@user-cv7ey6fb4c]

Just wait until you can get tires that aren't old enough to drive themselves and you'll have an easier time wade

[@woodstockxx]

Agreed..never thought I’d ever say it but I’m happier watching these two, than Top Gear

[@AnalogDave]

I once drove a c5 z06 with 10 year old tires on the highway. I was in 3rd doing about 60, dipped into the throttle and the back end wanted to come around. I took the next exit and swapped seats with its owner. Old tires are legit death traps. I wouldn't of even tried this in the wet with a Ford GT. That's just bonkers. And you can't fake that expression when James spun it.

[@CPAJayhawk]

I bought a garage queen C5 Z06 on 15 year old tires, the thing was a death trap until I got a new set

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

I bought a bone stock Z28 LS1 with tires like that. Leave a stop light at idle and it would break the tires loose. I went to out tires on it immediately. That crap was nuts.

[@stgeorgee]

Paul Walker is dead, because he was driving aggressively with 10+ year old tires on his Carrera GT. These numbskulls are very lucky. Not very sound judgement in their part or on the part of the car’s owner.

[@manlymantis101]

@@stgeorgee Paul wasn’t the one driving the Carrera GT, nor was it his. Wasn’t Pauls fault and that’s what makes it so tragic.

[@stgeorgee]

@@manlymantis101 I stand corrected on that point. However, the accident was still due to the tires; which was my point.

[@tw_lb]

My neighbor dailyed one of these and drove it out from Toronto to California. He even parked it on the street. When a storm came through town I offered him my garage and he took me up on it. Best car that ever sat in my garage. I just looked at it in awe.

[@berniemadoff7837]

What NOOB owns a Ford GT, but doesn't have a garage to put it in?

[@tw_lb]

Some people use their supercars like others use their Hondas. There's a McLaren that parks around the same spot. Different guy.

[@willt.9654]

The shot of the tire tracks missing the barrier by two feet was INTENSE

[@zguy95135]

And considering the tires look like they’re a little over a foot and a half from the very rear of the car…. It was a LOT closer than that.

[@dougcarpenter7627]

@@zguy95135 17 year old tires w/0 traction-- in the rain,what do they expect!!!!!!! Not a good representation of this car-get real any car would have some trouble, more h.p.- more trouble!!!!

[@RichardThev1]

The sheer terror on their faces when the car kicks out makes you realize what a beast this car really is. As well as the amount of talent racers had to control these monsters at the limit all the time when racing them.

[@dnegel9546]

And in the rain.

[@otakarlibal]

I am definitely not interested in driving the ford gt after seeing this. Seems like there is a reason why all the owners of cars like this rarely drive them and race tracks are full of old BMWs and actual real racecars... The ford gt and similar cars are more like an NFT or a nice painting or an expensive watch or whatever else people like to collect to show status...

[@dnegel9546]

@@otakarlibal so you mean a collector car is a collector. 😑 Haha jk. I know what you mean but it is a car that should be in museums. Not trashed at the race track. Old 3 series BMW are a dime a dozen. Same with C4 corvettes and miatas. Heck I would rather track a 94 chevy cavalier then a 2022 Z06. I would probably spend more time detailing the car then driving it.

[@otakarlibal]

@@dnegel9546 exactly! If you are after the raw feel on the track there are tons of other options that dont cost half a million to crash. It would be cool if they did a video about cheap race cars

[@Bailey_54R]

@@otakarlibal the Ford GT like the Viper ACR are the definition of real racecars. Not sure why you're saying they aren't. Professional racecars require professional drivers. These cars set records, you don't manage that by building a commercially idiot proof vehicle.

[@HummusThunder]

my favorite thing about this car is how raw it is - really needs an attentive driver

[@cthearamedia]

Hi hummus

[@jinsangyang4110]

holy shit its hummus

[@aaronamerica968]

I drive my GT drunk, and do reverse donuts. Paying attention is overrated.

[@draculacod]

exactly

[@fernank017]

as opposed to regular cars that you can drive blindfolded Lol

[@HighJacker99]

U know those mini heart attacks you have when ur car suddenly gets away from u without you intentionally doing it? Yea I had those heart attacks when watching Thomas and James losing the rear end of the GT. Also GG James for saving that half a million dollar spin

[@itcangetbetter]

Fun fact: that happens because the brain has "mirror neurons" that react when you're doing something AND when you're just observing that it. It kind of thinks you're doing the thing you're watching

[@gettcouped]

About 20 years ago I used to own an 86 Camaro with a 350 and I was coming off an exit. Some guy decides to pull right out in front of me from a full stop and I was driving like a moron. Had to do an evasive slalom in the rain and almost lost it twice. Hate those mini heart attacks.

[@c.albrow9161]

@@gettcouped did you get out and kick the guys ass when things settled?

[@yosoyfutbol95]

James acting as a race dummy legit made my heart race. The production is amazing and your are both amazing and hilarious!

[@RadicoolToons]

bruh, i saw tht a mile away XD

[@GuestUser18]

I didn’t see it until I rewatched it. You do see some s,all movements but he’s definitely in the background

[@garrettbarbosa3080]

It has to remind us all what an amazing driver Ken was he pushed that car to the limits and broke records in it at over 200 miles per hour.And in the end the the car even got him and he wasba master racer.Took alot of courage for you guys to push that animal just a little bit.GREAT SHOW GUYS!!!

[@raykonecsni8696]

The car Ken drove was a ‘66 Gt40, this is a 2006 GT. Not even close to each other except for similar looks.

[@nintony2994]

@@raykonecsni8696 Pretty sure the commenter meant Ken had to push through with the tech at the times. But hes a professional, se he could've handled it on track. That car in this video obviously has some tech advances

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

James standing there the entire time in that race suit is the greatest moment in Throttle House history.

[@devonlaughlin683]

The chemistry between these two is almost as exciting as the cars they review. It makes it worth watching. Had no idea he would prank the guy but I love it

[@rickylazare8773]

I had a feeling he was standing there but was still slightly surprised when he moved.

[@melloman999]

He jumped scared me 😂

[@dmuj3469]

I played Thomas' reaction back in slow motion 😅

[@abdola-g6v]

Haha I came to comments for this

[@ThrottleHouse]

Filmed on a closed course, do not attempt. And for some fun behind the scenes, make sure you follow us on Instagram! @thethrottlehouse

[@gingerale7777]

Where's the outside angle when you spun,James?🤨

[@markball7028]

Seriously you guys need to review this car on a sunny day with new tires. Would make a massive difference in your opinion of it. The GT has a ton of mechanical grip and it has predictable handling when the rear does start to step out.

[@k-peezy2723]

We're just glad you didn't bin it against the wall James! My backside definitely puckered up watching that in anticipation since I know how scary that really is (especially when you *do* bin it)

[@1989rs500]

Ford GT demands some really retired racing drivers owning it.. Not hot blooded new gen people who ve been spoiled by modern comfort amenities and Safety Nets

[@jaredbowen3496]

Do you guys have a CT4 Blackwing video coming?

[@DV-ou1yu]

Damn, that spin out and the terror on James face really hit me. I've been in accidents and close calls; the sound of screeching tires and spinning out feels like a lifetime of panic, fear, regret, reminiscence, clarity, and forgiveness all bottled in 2-10 secs. It's crazy. I felt for him for real BESIDES THAT, AMAZING CAR!!!!lol. Top notch work again from these legends

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

"...the sound of screeching tires and spinning out feels like a lifetime of panic, fear, regret, reminiscence, clarity, and forgiveness all bottled in 2-10 secs" Perfectly expressed... Every. Single. Word. Kudos!!!

[@bunk-bn9eo]

Why would they give them a car with outdated tires?

[@danielvandersall6756]

Yeah been there... I found out a little too late that an RX-7 pretty much is mid-engined--with the tendency to snap over-steer.

[@chrissizemore745]

ther legends now really?

[@budthecyborg4575]

17 year old tires have no grip no matter what the temperature is. RIP Paul Walker.

[@donnyspeed]

he died in a carrera GT tho? idk what the relevance is

[@budthecyborg4575]

@@donnyspeed When was the Carrera GT made?

[@snakeeyes9246]

@@budthecyborg4575 the same time that this Ford GT was made: from 2003 until 2005.

[@budthecyborg4575]

@@snakeeyes9246 Bingo.

[@CesiumSalami]

@@budthecyborg4575 Where are we getting that it had old tires though? [edit: oops. I CLEARLY missed where they CLEARLY said it, but it did have to be pointed out to me. derp.] They only seemed to mention that they could no longer get the original tires and had to use something else. Oh, actually looking at the tire, which is I think Pirelli P Zero Rosso's - doesn't matter if they're new. High performance summers on less than ~55 degrees F and wet pavement is 100% a recipe for disaster.

[@pope400]

I worked at a Ford dealership in high school - we got three GT's. I was very lucky to take one out one night and go through the gears in an industrial complex that was behind our dealership. Savage car. ANYONE who says 500 hp isn't enough needs to experience a flat foot in one. The GT is an absolute beast to drive.

[@afcgeo882]

It all depends on the weight. Any Lotus owner will attest.

[@pope400]

@@afcgeo882 the most fun I've had in a car was in an S260.

[@VinRZ]

Well imagine putting 550 whp onto a miata. That miata if drives properly, can smoke almost any cars on the street. It's really about power to weight ratio. One professional driver said, "horsepower sells cars, but torque wins races."

[@yeboysalty8152]

@@VinRZ yeah but miatas are boring cars, id rather put 550 hp in a prius

[@Iconhulk]

@@yeboysalty8152 ....what...?

[@karelhoogendoorn]

This is the most entertaining car review I've seen in a while. The cinematic quality, the great hosts, the emotion and the beautiful car are just amazing. Great job showing this car. Together with the older Porsche 911, the Lamborghini Miura and the Mercedes 300 sl gullwing, this GT is absolutely at the peak of cardesign.

[@linusbrinkenstrahle8433]

I agree with you on both the review and the cars but I want to add the Jaguar E type, Alfa Romeo 8C, Ferrari 250 Testa Rosa and the Corvette Stingray (1963) to the list as well. They are such amazing car designs that can be admired across generations.

[@mrsoisauce9017]

I would like 2 add the Lexus LFA, the McLaren F1 and all cars in the Gordon Murray Automotive lineup to the list

[@derekintrovert5619]

Dodge Viper GTS & Saleen S 7 & Apollo I E Hyper car C Zinger

[@FMachado84]

You can hear the adrenaline surging and heart racing in his breathing when he comes to a full stop. You know he had to have been close to just passing out when he got out of that car. lol Good job on controlling the spin!

[@TheCth777]

At first I thought it was kinda playing it up for the video. But then I thought about how much of a rush I get from a spin in a tight race in iRacing, which is fake, and was like nah nvm that makes sense

[@FluxedEdge]

Man, the way the moment built-up and then seeing the raw fear from James was the best possible way to experience this car from a screen. Glad no one was hurt, including the car.

[@Chuckles9191991]

This puts into perspective the insane level of skill it took to drive these cars at 200MPH in the 60’s.

[@vrcshortys152]

tires

[@PhenomProductions-tn5fj]

In the Rain

[@jetjock2b]

This is my favorite video. Watching James in the raw moment and his emotional, yet composed way of handling the situation. As Thomas states, he is a legend. You guys are my favorite and I frequently find myself rewatching your videos. I was/am a huge fan of donut media’s up to speed, but you guys have shifted into my top spot. Keep up the amazing work. Thank you.

[@hbullock]

It is friggin gorgeous, like nothing else. The fact it is so good at being a race car, and so beautiful, is amazing. BTW, thanks for sharing the genuine reaction to the spin. Anyone who has done that was right there with you, and knows that dread. All respect for the honesty.

[@MrGaryGG48]

The little detail that gets my attention is that this is not a race car! It's a flat out gorgeous, very fast street machine that resembles an old race car. The race car was faster, lower, lighter, louder and raced against Ferrari (among many others) on the Mulsanne. Consider the conditions at 3am, at 200 plus mph for 3 1/2 miles (with NO chicane) with a line of 3' diameter trees on each side of the road. They have a white painted band about 4' high, around the bottom of the tree trunk. Some of your competition is running near your speed but the ones that will scare the crap out of you are those little 1 liter French cars that are also allowed to compete, together with everyone else!! Back in the '60s, their lights barely showed to the other drivers. They might have, on a really good run attained 110 mph, while the leaders were closing on them with a difference of nearly 100 mph, in the dark, with 1960 vintage lights!! I've been on the Mulsanne straight in 1964, in the daylight, and knowing what conditions the racers encountered still gave me chills. I still clearly remember those white painted trees that seemed to go on forever (They looked like oak trees but I don't know what they actually are. They're still there.). At racing speeds they just looked like a really big picket fence!! I spent 10 years working on a crash truck crew for SCCA and having seen what the drivers experience on our much shorter courses and far shorter races now, I have immense respect for the people who competed back then. The drivers on a front line team usually set the pace, but the other guys, on the "back-marker" teams were on the same race course with far less well prepared cars. They had to work just that much harder to be competitive... and to survive.

[@hammad_r7]

OMG. That was so scary to watch and I could not even imagine sitting in the driving seat and spinning out like that in such a legendary machine that's worth half a million Canadian dollars, I would've shitted myself for sure. It was pure luck and skills that you did not hit that wall. Mad respect guys that's why we love you.

[@joeracer302]

I’ve spun out a few times in my RX7’s that were just a few thousand. Scary enough without risking bankruptcy too lol.

[@larrysmith6797]

It was 100% luck.

[@hammad_r7]

@@larrysmith6797 I wouldn't say it was 100% cuz if he hadn't tried to steer the opposite direction that could've been a different story. I'd say it was 70% luck, he did a good job to steer away from the wall considering the fact the track was wet too

[@hammad_r7]

@@joeracer302 Exactly. For the most part it's about that unexpected adrenaline punch you feel and you try to take control over the situation even tho yk it's already out of you hand at this point and you just wait for it to end

[@xMarkie]

Man, I was driving my Charger R/T on wet/slick roads on winding Texas back roads one night and my car gave out and I went sideways for like a full 2-3 seconds. It’s crazy because when the GT gave out on James & Thomas it brought back the sheer fear and terror I felt in those few seconds which were the longest few seconds of my life. Top notch video guys

[@ibraheemlunat8641]

These guys are really on a different level. They're making car reviews cinematic events. I love it.

[@husseinadib7666]

They're just getting better and better.

[@rivercityracer3683]

When modified, these cars have been breaking & holding standing mile records for over a decade. That body shape just slices through the air like a knife. It has a permanent spot on the Mt. Rushmore of speed kings tbh. I do believe multiple GT's have cleared 275 mph in the standing mile, and I believe the record is just a hair beyond 300 mph, also done by a GT.

[@Silverfire308]

yup, like 307 in the texas standing mile. i remember when the guy broke it.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Jesus

[@rolux4853]

Yeah going straight is cool, but have you ever tried cornering?

[@moogle68]

@@rolux4853 You do know what "racecar" means, don't you? The Ford GT was meant to be an homage to the GT40 that won the 24 Hours of Le Manns multiple times... which is held on a *racetrack* , meaning that the entire heritage of this car's name is based around it's ability to corner extremely well, as well as rocket down straights.

[@rolux4853]

@@moogle68 the most popular RACING series in America is Drag RACING as far as I can remember. There are hardly any corners involved. Then there’s NASCAR racing. With the exception of the odd round course not much real cornering involved there. And then there’s Le Mans, where all the people that never experienced that track besides in Gran Turismo only talk about the Mullsane Straight. Which back then didn’t even have the chicane in it’s middle. So again it comes down to going straight for America..

[@TNPFan]

One of the best car review segments I have seen. It would have been great to see this piece on a dry track with sticky rubber but anyone can do that. Driving this in the rain on old tires made me nervous and scared for you. As a former racer, I completely relived some of my more interesting moments while watching this vid. Well done gentlemen!

[@nabeelahamed5554]

It’s official man. Y’all have taken it to the next level

[@Ahmad_Albassri]

They took it to a different level in the R8 vs the 911 turbo s But this one? Oh man they are playing in a different league

[@BigJigglyPanda]

Beautiful intro boys.

[@briancampos7703]

Oh shit, Panda likes cars?! Nice 👍👍

[@Sergio-er1yz]

hey panda :D

[@nicolasbourget4163]

I've skipped to 13:00 , meeennn turn the key

[@bren.nan_]

hi dad

[@JosephThomas-t3n]

You can tell how real it is after he spun , didn’t even bother moving it from where it stopped and was just done . Good job guys

[@ninopanino10]

This shot is literally perfect 19:20. The way the leaves blow and engine growls, just wow. Mad respect to the production team

[@CamoShirt]

it was at that moment it reminded me of Eleanor driving in Gone in 60 Seconds, probably similar engines in both the cars. that motor sound when he switches gears toward the end in this video

[@robervin9107]

15:07 that was intense and scary just watching that and the dramatic music added to that moment. Good job James for saving it. Glad your ok bro.

[@avhaseimadzunye678]

You can see how scared James was, Tense! Great save, great car, Great review, Best Car Journalists Canada has ever seen

[@mikealicious3848]

The production level is through the roof. I wish you guys had your own series on Netflix.

[@airsoftQ]

Same sound sample of a generic v8 over and over

[@increase9896]

We are lucky they arent on netflix. we would get way less episodes and have to wait a year in between "seasons" each time.

[@mikealicious3848]

@@increase9896never thought about it that way. Great point!

[@superpork1superboy771]

@@increase9896 we’ll also have to pay to watch.

[@DragTimes]

what a car! This will be the car to have, manual, mid-engine, American.... nothing else like it....

[@CarandRacer]

You would know Brooks...your first "supercar?"

[@ivannarvaez367]

Still not selling yours?

[@hubpaq]

@@ivannarvaez367 he has already specified several times that he is not for sale

[@san-joshuabarrett]

Never know Brooks watched this channel too… cheers mate

[@maybelive765]

dont you have one?

[@randr10]

This reminds me of driving my first car in the snow. Ford Fairlane with a torquey 302 on basically bald tires. This is exactly what it was like. I spun it going through an S at about 40 mph. I've done more dangerous things at much higher speeds than that, but that was for some reason the scariest moment for me. I think it has to do with the feeling of not having any control at all.

[@WSlopeAggie]

Snow is a whole different monster. If you spin, you just have to let your car do its thing and go with the flow of the spin. There's nothing else you can do. You can't be a hero and save it--not enough grip. Just take your foot off the pedal, turn the wheel with the spin, and pray to god you don't hit the median.

[@ravirajyaguru5905]

19:27 - I almost expected the clapping from the audience as the scene tuned black because I genuinely thought I was watching the old TopGear. The best automotive content on youtube, period.

[@harrisonfelix4108]

The production quality is so good. You guys rock. Thank you for making such great content.

[@aye3678]

Can watch them all day long!

[@Ahmad_Albassri]

They took it to a different level in the R8 vs the 911 turbo s But this one? Oh man they are playing in a different league

[@buglover6343]

It’s hard to quantify how much pure joy you both impart to me in watching your videos! I love sitting down in the evening with a glass of bourbon and sharing my love of cars with you guys. Thank you!

[@SkyyMi]

Yep, still my favorite supercar to this day. This is it for me my end game. The looks the sounds they are perfect imo. Thank you for more fabulous content on GT.

[@wilsonlee5372]

This specific Ford GT and the Dodge Vipers will be forever my favorites

[@snakeeyes9246]

The 2005 GT is the 4th rarest American vehicle I've ever seen. Only the Dodge Demon, 2017 Viper ACR, and C7 ZR1 Corvette are less common of the ones I've seen.

[@TheChimples]

A Ford GT drove by me once and I felt it's thunderous power to my core. It wasn't just loud for the sake of being loud like so many stupid ricer cars or harley davidson bikes these days. The Ford GT exuded the sound of real and authentic power. Something so rare these days.

[@SkyyMi]

@@TheChimples For sure, I have seen 1 up close and another similar to ur case pass by me on the highway the presence it commanded was kinda spooky, sounded amazing as well.

[@soulsnatcher5408]

Supercar no, sports car yes. Super car = exotic. This could pass as exotic but just barely. I supercars aren't a thing.

[@mrirace926]

Truly a legend. One of the greatest cars in history. Simple, fast, deadly.

[@armaan78696]

Amazing video! James took that like an absolute champ, despite being terrified himself. Stayed mostly calm during an extremely scary situation. And for that, he’s given me hope and inspiration as a newer driver myself.

[@JordanRx8]

Jesus loves you

[@IvanSlivan]

Wow, the quality is getting even better with each episode. Outstanding work that should be shown in cinemas!

[@Fr0sty1997]

This was the car that started my love for cars when I was 10. 14 years later and this is still my #1 dream car.

[@thedark333side4]

For me it was the 2008 V8 audi R8 but the gt was the first car that got me into liking American sports and muscle cars.

[@larrysmith6797]

Get back to us when you grow up.

[@iwasadeum]

This is probably my all-time favorite dream car (yellow with black stripes please). A perfect combination of modernization and legacy. The design pays huge homage to the GT40, while also sufficiently modern and livable. The 2004-2006 Ford GT is probably my #1 "If I won the lottery" dream car. A Superformance GT40 would be a close 2nd.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Well done and this is one of the first episodes where I actually felt fear for you guys. This is definitely not a car to drive in the wet and much respect for you guys for doing so. With that said and even with the new Ford GT out, this Ford GT is my dream car! That manual combined with that V8 all wrapped up in one of the most beautiful shapes to ever grace 4 wheels is everything I need in a dream car...well that and another car I can actually drive when it rains. Again, great job guys and glad you both and the car made it.

[@302racing3]

Seeing a video about a car from 2005 with the tag 'classic car' hit me like a ton of bricks

[@aaronmccready4530]

Don’t worry its still 4 years until that’s technically true 😂

[@darkchild130]

It’s a retro supercar on forza and that makes me feel old every time I see it

[@dieseldouche7735]

@@aaronmccready4530 I thought to be classic a car had to be 30 years old at least, guess I was wrong. 20 years just isn't that old.

[@brian.phillips1985]

Well, this is more like a 60s supercar than a modern one.

[@5705HU]

Tbf, these things were kinda instant classics the second they left the factory

[@TwistedLux]

After watching this channel for a few years this has to be one of the first times I have seen you all get out of the car shaking and the look in your faces says everything I need to know about that car. But on the other hand if it was a great sunny day with new tiers and I was a trained professional I would be homered to give that car a try on a track.

[@Linc1986]

Legendary car. Not only one of the most beautiful supercars a modified Ford Gt also holds the Texas mile record hitting 300.4mph

[@Auditography]

Loving your content as usual. Awesome scenes from Vancouver! I hope you guys can find an 80s Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 some day, Cheers

[@dauerwerbesendungen]

"Hello Audi Germany, yes it´s me James from Throttle House. Could you ship a S1 to North America again so we can test it? Yes?"

[@genzigzag]

I can assist with this, a close friend of mine has 2 and he is in Vancouver. Oh wait nevermind they are both 1/18th scale 😄

[@Auditography]

@@dauerwerbesendungen We actually built and brought a Sport Quattro this year to SEMA, all the way from Germany. We just posted a unique video about it from Malibu ☺

[@Auditography]

@@genzigzag Hehe, good one! There is actually one in California right now, cause we just shot it. Going back to Germany in a few days though

[@toenailpudding7445]

The sheer amount of respect they must have for that car after that day

[@christianharrison4448]

Having James stand among the other race suits in the background was genius. How do these guys come up with this stuff?

[@Ivan-yf5hf]

Not going to lie, I thought he was standing in that last suit…

[@ryanoliver1246]

@@Ivan-yf5hf 🧢

[@zooski1516]

James ideas for sure.

[@westonryker6403]

I remember when this came out, I was ten. It was my dream car then and it still is now. I got to see one in my neighborhood one time and it was the coolest thing I've ever laid eyes on. Props to ford on this one, long live the Ford v8.

[@dnegel9546]

I remember using it in need for speed most wanted 😁

[@Chillguy99]

I've been watching almost a dozen car enthusiasts channels over the past year as a dive back into this wild world and these guys surprised me. Rarely, if ever, do car enthusiasts talk about how dangerous certain cars are-almost to the point of recklessness. Now I love the idea of an analog, "driver car" as much as the next guy but when you are reviewing this type of vehicle I feel you should use Throttle House's formula here. This is a dangerous car. It can seriously injure or kill you if you make a seemingly minor error. I'm not saying people shouldn't drive these cars. I absolutely love the Ford GT. It is my favorite American supercar. Just be really damn careful. And do not drive with 17 year old tires on a Ford GT. As much as I loved this video I think they should have delayed it until new tires could be acquired. That being said this was beautifully filmed, with gutsy driving and even though the fear was real they kept their cool and didn't hurt anyone or damage the car. Amazing work guys, you've got one more subscriber.

[@minah.]

tea after almost dying is always a great call.

[@lindokuhleshange5163]

James was genuinely scared for his life😂...wnt lie I was too on his behalf

[@jonchicoine]

I don’t think he was so much scared for his life… I’m pretty sure he was thinking , “I’m spinning in a $400 car…”

[@TheChimples]

I mean it was a foolish to: 1. go on a wet track 2. with crap tires 3. in a high-powered 4. rear-wheel drive supercar 5. with no traction control. Any one of those can easily spin you and they ticked all 5 of those boxes. It would have been shocking if they didn't spin the car.

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

Great episode! Extraordinary photography, crystal clear audio with full range, informative commentary. The intro and the prank with the racing suit and helmet were hugely entertaining. Both, James' and Frank's incidents were handled in totally a professional manner and your comments afterwards were sober and measured. That speaks tons about your very professional attitudes as auto enthusiasts and as modern auto journalist. Kudos and commendations are in order. I follow the channel, yet somehow I missed this episode until now... Glad I checked it!

[@kl8r108]

the production level of Throttle House absolutely needs a show. every frame focused on the car is cinematic and movie-worthy.

[@Cheezes101]

Cold, old tires in a rear drive, supercharged, zero safety features V8 powered super car on a wet track....you guys are insane!! My heart was racing watch that spin out.

[@afcgeo882]

It has the modern safety features of its day as it is road legal.

[@eksentrysyti]

Damn, that shot of those tire tracks being that close to the wall at 15:16... that's chilling. Flashback to Richard Hammond and the Rimac... And now we know that the Ford Mustang's affinity for curbs is hereditary.

[@vuyanimagongo2841]

The LFA and Ford GT episodes were amazing, you definitely evokes emotion, even with the car selection 🔥👏🏽💯

[@AlphaMexiko]

Anyone who's ever spun out in the rain should know the absolute FEAR of it & why it's so horrifying

[@joshsuelto]

especially with a half a million dollar car that you just borrowed

[@johnblah1234]

Yeah lol I did 3 full spins before I was able to right my mustang. Good thing it was a wide road with no cars on it

[@binal-flecki2387]

I locked my brakes in the rain one time, luckily the car in front still had distance to cover and I wasn't going too fast. Scared the crap out of me.

[@sambrainard3487]

@@joshsuelto That goes straight out the window with the reality that you might be dead. Yes, when you're driving a car that's expensive, you're definitely conscious of it's cost if you're not Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg, but when your life is on the line, that's immediately gone.

[@franciscogomes9844]

Just found about this channel. I freaking love it! Very impressed by the production quality and the personality of the hosts, can't wait to watch more videos!

[@theinternets7516]

My '99 mustang gt was a manual without traction control and watching this reminds me of how careful I had to be with it in the rain. It would go sideways in the blink of an eye in first, second, or third depending on where you were in the rev range. It definitely taught me a lot about driving.

[@95shagginwagon67]

I had a 95 z28 with the 6 speed and had 4.11’s installed, all with no traction control. At 17 I almost lost it racing a 2011 v6 camaro in the rain. Learned my lesson that day 🤘

[@jhonkafirk]

In the rain i used to drive my sn95 like an old lady.

[@madmodvideogames4084]

I can vouge for the 96-99 mustang gt getting crappy in rain. I had a green 98 that decided to break loose on a ĺightly damp road. Just giving it enough throttle to move down the road. If I would have been a normal driver it would have got totaled. Started sliding towards a house and I managed to correct the slide and push the clutch in to stop the wheel spin. Kept on moving like nothing ever happened.

[@themockalove]

Hands down my favourite episode to date. The camera work and cinematography are constantly evolving and your team are absolute artists. Thomas and James have evolved so much as presenters as well. They're not hosts anymore. They're now presenters. Hats off.

[@Arch0300]

I’ve never watch James and Thomas tame a beast before. After watching this video. I officially can say James and Thomas has TAMED a Beast. Well done boys.

[@mylesbanks7396]

The amount of improvement I’ve seen on this channel has always never disappointed. You guys have so much in you and you never stop moving forward💙 I love each and every video from a $12,000 economy car to a $400,000 death box please never stop!

[@CaroFDoom]

I'd love to see you guys one day have another go at a Ford GT with some more modern tyres, tyres slightly older than the car probably contributed a lot to the death feeling. The engine was perfectly capable of 700hp even back then but I'd bet that was just way too much to ask from the tyres that were available in 2005.

[@larrysmith6797]

The asshat who provided the car on 17 year old rubber knowing it was going to be track tested is guilty of two counts of attempted murder.

[@CaroFDoom]

@@larrysmith6797 honestly they should be but i think throttle house are happy to have had the chance to drive a ford gt at all

[@manuelsilva3365]

@@larrysmith6797 Did you not listen carefully? It was the best they could find

[@larrysmith6797]

@@manuelsilva3365 I listened. If you owned a $350,000+ (US) Ford GT, you'd have a set of safe tires for it. The owner is a loon who decided he didn't want to spend the cash on a set of tires so he gave they boys a set of 17 hockey pucks. Those tires were the best the owner was willing to provide, period. Besides,l it's not like they phoned to set things up for tomorrow. The test was planned for weeks or months. PLENTY OF TIME TO GET FOUR TIRES.

[@bozhidardimitrov3573]

@@larrysmith6797 exactly. HUGE overlook on that part. If you have the money, anything is possible unless you wanna be a scrooge

[@NekoWinters]

This youtube channel makes me cry with how great the cinematics and sound design is with the bgm. Thank you all so much for this

[@chrissmith6185]

I’m so glad you guys got to review this car..... I used to work in the paint shop that did these cars in Troy. Mi. Saleen special vehicles was the place. I did all sorts of things from repairs, prep and priming of parts and occasionally some painting.

[@CruiseControl1]

I can't believe you got to drive both the LFA and Ford GT. The LFA in my opinion has the best sounding engine in a production car ever period. The Ford GT is just a legend and I was honored just to sit in one at Ford of El Cajon. Unfortunately Lexus only let me look at the LFA. Great video, well more like great mini series on these two legends.

[@allanfreeman6131]

My dad has the blue one with the white stripes, definitely a blast to drive. He was correct in saying that hitting 90 mph is second gear is no problem, the crazy thing is, even at that speed there are 4 more gears to go.

[@vladimirleon2487]

That's insane! Raw power!

[@scottymonochrome3795]

The editing & videography on display in this episode is absolutely stunning. I really feel like I'm watching a 7-figure production budget show. The depth of color & refinement is phenomenal...just wow 🤯

[@maxmustermann194]

For such a small team you guys do such an amazing job of video production. Thumbnail, cinematography, editing, grading, sound design top notch. Rock on.

[@cyclistman6358]

The lesson of this video is to wear depends when driving powerful sports cars with bad tires on wet roads. Thanks guys, you rock!!!!

[@TheSami1228]

That spun was handled like a true pro, great save James, I literally gasped and got scared for you, keep at it 🙌🏾

[@matthewwestover6569]

It was a controlled spin, it was scripted like that. They are amazing drivers and can handle anything

[@jordangladden7749]

“ that was very scary. I pooped my pants watching from a distance. “ Hahahahaha. You two are hilarious. And like the person said above me , you’re approaching the pinnacle of car show presenting, just like the trio of legends. As a Canadian, I am very proud of both of you. Tons of love from Toronto. Keep it rolling boys and pointing straight would be preferable

[@pg-l4469]

I love that they’ve got the most insane, traction controlless car with ancient tires in literally the rainiest city in all of Canada! Legends!

[@hitstix_pb9749]

this is the most iconic car and video you guys have ever published. I now feel like this channel is complete. The Ford GT and its story have an incredible legacy.

[@ohctascooby2]

The Lauda driving technique would have greatly helped you tame the GT. You feather the throttle constantly testing the traction of every corner to determine when you are right at the edge but not over.

[@afcgeo882]

Yes, but also having proper safety gear and personnel, proper tires, knowledge of the track and dry pavement would gave gotten them confident enough to push the car to a speed where there’s enough down force to get you planted.

[@5ohh112]

I bet even legends like Niki, Mansell or Senna in their golden era would be scared to drive such a car it in wet, with tires that are 17 years old, track covered in leaves and grease. Dont forget that this car has bit more power than original GT and supercharger which delivers torque more aggressively.

[@tpolerex7282]

My neighbor has one of these, same red with racing stripes and the few times he’s given me rides I’ve never seen a car attract as much attention - and this is SoCa super car heaven - as this beast when you are riding in it. It is so raw, cramped and uncomfortable (I’m a strapping guy) and yet delightfully visceral with its sounds, smells and G-Forces. Beautiful super car and another great video from Throttle House.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Gah, the ford gt is one of those cars where every iteration manages to be incredible, and iconic, and they're clearly related to each other. Yet, they all manage to have their own character.

[@ashtonsmith9852]

The Ford gt is the lil bro that did his own thing

[@hawkman996]

Always excellent content and still love how you guys deliver. As most have said, I felt that fear with James. His hands shaking after showed how genuinely that scared him. Your team does great work with the whole production. It’s amazing to see your growth from the early days. Plus I love that it’s your actual opinions and thoughts, not the manufacturer’s or parent companies. 👍🏻

[@michaelblaes9847]

15:05 One of the realest moments. His face as he spun. The fear. No production to evoke a response. Just real. Thank you James.

[@Jean_Driftstein]

It really scared the shiet out of him, poor James

[@Show-me-how-now]

Great video boys! Can you believe the orignial Ford GT had an average speed of over 125 mph (201 km/h) for the 1966 24 hr Le mans race. That's a total of 4824 km for a single race. That's bananas. Plus I can guarantee the original Ford GT was harder to drive than this one.

[@LorenzoCalgaryRealtor]

So much respect for actually driving the car and pushing as much as you could!

[@sheldonharvey8306]

The great thing about driving in the rain in a wide-open space is that it simulates driving in a skid pan. You will be able to simulate handling and drivability of the car at much lower speeds. Therefore you can teach yourself how the car is going to handle at 150 miles an hour, by going only 25 to 30 miles per hour. In essence, you can have fun. Rainy day, wide-open space perfect situation for a car like that.

[@Cernunn0s90]

"It's about Ken Miles away" I love you guys so much!

[@PNW_Bison]

This. Pure gold.

[@staggabob]

I had to search for this comment, I can't believe more people didn't pick up on it.

[@udayxn._]

These two guys at a level that from my personal preference I can say that this channel can be the new top gear.

[@ahmadhalawani5080]

Your production level is getting better every video I’m honestly glad that I was an early subscriber to witness the progress. Keep doing what you do and I really think it’s time for you to have a show somewhere

[@jagannathan1550]

Omg 😱 you guys actually did it ????!!!! You guys are awesome in reviewing the cars and choosing what cars to review. Love you and your team for your efforts ❤️

[@zak__21]

Throttle House is goated 🔥. The content, the passion, the production and even jokes are top notch... Long live Thomas and James

[@rmtfm]

Brilliant how just as Thomas says "LFA" it appears on screen at 20:16; kudos to the editors for this masterpiece!

[@dan725]

Man…. giving Karsten great footage of these beautiful cars, with rain, leaves, this track… is making him shine like no other editor I’ve seen. The team you have there; the two affable hosts, the videographers, and Karsten the editor is just pure perfection. This is why this channel is probably my FAVORITE automobile content of all time.

[@hanswurst6742]

You can hear in his voice how much adrenalin is still going through james after the spin.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

"This was filmed on a closed course" Exactly how much budget did Hagerty give you to close off Vancouver and fill it with all those stunt drivers? #LuckyDevils

[@jamesengelsman9369]

We tricked them and managed to get paid in Her Majesty's British Pound. Muahaha. Love your stuff mate keep it up

[@JayEmmOnCars]

@@jamesengelsman9369 Ha, my pleasure. Keep at it.

[@caribbeanseas]

Timeless supercar, it’s got a vintage look inside and out that will never get old. Love it ❤️