The Ford GT is one of the most highly anticipated supercars in years and the company is revealing it is significantly more advanced than most people think.
Since the car has been equipped with more 50 different sensors, the model generates about 100 GB of data every hour. Ford says this is the equivalent of around 25,000 music downloads and the data includes everything from the position of the pedals to the amount of humidity in the air.
All of this information is processed by 25 onboard computing systems that are controlled by 10 million lines of code. Ford says that is more code than used on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and it enables the car to analyze 300 MB of data every second.
According to Ford Performance global director Dave Pericak, “The Ford GT’s sophisticated computing systems work hand-in-hand with the vehicle’s core race car architecture to enhance performance, and also deliver greater versatility and flexibility.” He went on to say “By constantly monitoring inputs, vehicle loads and environment, and adjusting the car’s profile and responses to suit, the Ford GT remains as responsive and stable at 180 mph (289 km/h) as it is at 18 mph (28 km/h).”
Besides being a supercomputer disguised as a supercar, Ford points out the GT comes packed with a number of convenience features including retractable aluminum cup holders, a capless fuel filler system, and a hidden storage compartment that is located underneath the driver’s seat.
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