It's probably not something the Ford GT's designers were specifically considering when they began the car's computer drafting and clay model work. But regardless of its primary design goals the GT's size and shape works for more than just turning heads and keeping it stable at 205 mph. It also aids with rear seat entry/egress in an SUV. As seen in this photo, the rear door of BMW's new X5 matches up almost perfectly with the GT's front fender, allowing the BMW's door to open fully without dinging the GT's Midnight Blue paint...
Now if we could just park next to a vehicle with enough ground clearance to let the GT's doors open all the way...
Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief, Edmunds.com @ 7,529 miles
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