Glickenhaus names the advantages of the SCG 004 over the Ford GT

Ford unveiled an updated version of its GT supercar at the Chicago Auto Show last week. Among the updates was a special version of the car that, in addition to increased power, boasted a finish called GT Liquid Carbon, which is exposed carbon fiber.

Ford is not simply skipping the GT Liquid Carbon paint job and calling it a day. Because all carbon fiber comes from the same batch, its weave is consistent from panel to panel. This makes the car take longer to build, which is one reason Ford has priced the car at $750,000, or about $250,000 more than the regular GT (there are other upgrades).

Jim Glickenhaus, founder of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, noticed this and was quick to point out on social media that the rival SCG 004S supercar has a carbon fiber exposed finish for only $60,000. The company also offers tints at no extra charge; the SCG 004S starts at about $400,000.

But as Glickenhaus also pointed out, the advantages of SCG 004S over GT go beyond that. For example, he recalled that the SCG 004S seats three and is available with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission; the GT is a two-seater and only offers a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The SCG 004S also has a V8 supercharger compared to the GT's V6 twin turbo. Final figures have not yet been finalized, but the SCG 004S should produce about 680 hp compared to the GT's 660 hp. Buyers seeking even more power can opt for a street-legal version of the SCG 004C race car called the SCG 004CS. According to Glickenhaus, this SCG 004CS will cost about $100,000 less than the $750,000 GT Liquid Carbon, even with the added race power and modifications.

And finally, Glickenhaus said the SCG 004 variant will weigh about 700 pounds less than the already nimble GT.

It should also be noted that the SCG does not require buyers to formally apply for a build slot, as Ford does with the GT; with the SCG, it is first-come, first-served.

SCG is almost ready to begin production on the 004 line; the 2020 production has already sold out, but slots for 2021 are still available. Production will take place at the former Highcroft Racing facility in Danbury, Connecticut, where the company aims to produce the SCG 004 supercar at a rate of 100 units per year.