GN34 was Re: [Shotimes] concept that was supposed to get the Yamaha V6?

[Ian Fisher]

Some more stuff here with links to Yamaha of Japan:

http://www.shoforum.com/showthread.php?t=46811

Ian

--- Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com> wrote:

> GN34
> 
> I just did some google searches; the most intersting
> info is here:
> 
>
http://carmemories.com/lists/shelbymustang/msg09601.html
> 
> and more:
> 
> Two weeks after the Ford GT concept was unveiled at
> the 2002 North American International Auto Show,
> Bill
> Ford asked Neil Ressler to consult on the
> feasibility
> study to turn the concept into reality. Ressler -
> then
> in semi-retirement - was ideal for the task, as he
> was
> involved with two previous mid-engine programs: In
> the
> mid-1980s, Ressler worked on a Ferrari 308
> competitor,
> code-named GN34; in the '90s, Ressler spearheaded
> the
> Petunia project, another two-seat, mid-engine sports
> car that evolved into the Ford GT concept car. 
> 
> and another:
> 
>   Richards quest for achieving quality and finding
> ways to save money for corporations has been a
> lifelong passion.  His early career was spent at
> General Motors for nine years where he gained hands
> on
> assembly line experience.  His subsequent 26 year
> career at Ford Motor Company led him from process
> engineering to supplier quality assurance/systems
> management for cars and trucks to product planning. 
> One of his most significant contributions was the
> key
> role he played as Product Planning Manger in the
> development of the 1986 Taurus.  The building of the
> core team, his ability to foster teamwork and
> appreciate the strength that diversity brings is one
> of Richards greatest talents. 
>       Richard lived out his life long dream while at
> Ford during the mid-80s.  He was part of the team
> that developed a flagship model sports vehicle code
> named, GN34.  The project was put on hold due to
> changes in currency and economic changes in the U.S.
> 
> However, after 20 years of waiting, he can see his
> dream come to life in the new GT40.  
> 
> 
> 
> --- van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net> wrote:
> 
> > In the annals of SHO lore, what concept car was it
> > that was supposedly the 
> > genesis of the Yamaha engine contract?  What car
> was
> > supposed to get the 
> > Yamaha before they plopped it into the Taurus?
> > VO 
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