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Ford GT Mk IV

Representing the ultimate and most extreme track only Ford GT ever, the new Ford GT Mk IV by Ford Performance and Multimatic is a radically advanced supercar delivering max performance with its unique body, powertrain and suspension.

To deliver unconstrained performance, exceeding that of any Ford GT to date, the Ford GT Mk IV has a unique twin-turbo EcoBoost engine, racing transmission, aero-focused exterior design, and chassis with longer wheelbase for greater on-track handling.

“The original GT Mk IV held nothing back for max track performance, and the new Ford GT Mk IV brings it in the same way,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “With an even higher-level of motorsport engineering and performance, plus a completely new carbon fiber body that is functional and striking, the Mk IV is the ultimate sendoff of the third-generation supercar.”

The new Ford GT Mk IV nods to the year that the original Mk IV won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with just 67 of the hand-built supercars to be produced at Multimatic’s facility in Markham, Ontario. A new client application process will begin for this $1.7M supercar (starting MSRP), with client selections confirmed in the first-quarter of 2023. Deliveries will begin in late spring 2023.

“Multimatic’s brief was to create the most extreme final version of the Ford GT, and the Mk IV is the outcome,” said Larry Holt, executive vice president, Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations Group. “A unique larger displacement engine, proper racing gearbox, stretched wheelbase and truly radical body has resulted in an unprecedented level of performance. We are proud to have been a part of the third-generation GT from its inception to this amazing swan song and consider it a significant chapter in Multimatic’s history.”

December 9, 2022

Ford GT LM Edition

Ford today announces the final third-generation Ford GT special edition model. The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition celebrates America’s only Le Mans-winning race car that won in 2016 and the historic 1-2-3 podium sweep in 1966.

“With innovative materials, design and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other production supercar,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “As we close this chapter of the road-going Ford GT, the GT LM Edition gave us a chance to inject even more heart and soul from a podium-finishing race car, furthering the tribute to our 2016 Le Mans win.”

The Ford GT remains exclusive, and these final 20 special-edition supercars will add to its collectability. Deliveries of the 2022 final model-year Ford GT LM Edition begin this fall with production wrapping up later this year.

Race-livery exterior, asymmetric designed interior

With its carbon fibre body proudly lacquered in Liquid Silver exterior paint, the limited-edition Ford GT LM is uniquely finished in either a red or blue theme throughout, honouring the red and blue race livery of the Le Mans winning No. 68 Ford GT.

For a unique appearance, customers can choose from exposed red or blue tinted carbon fibre that underscores the lower aerodynamics of the supercar. This includes tinting the ultra-lightweight material on the front splitter, side sills and door sills, plus engine bay louvers, mirror stalks and rear diffuser. Exposed gloss carbon fibre 20-inch wheels with corresponding red or blue inner-barrel accents, plus titanium lug nuts and Brembo® brake calipers lacquered in black to further modernize this package.

Unique to the Ford GT LM is a 3D titanium-printed dual-exhaust that features a cyclonic design inside the tips and hints at the twin-turbo 660 horsepower EcoBoost® engine. Above the tips, a titanium GT LM badge is also 3D printed.

Inside, the Ford GT LM Edition’s interior features unique appointments including Alcantara®-wrapped carbon fibre seats with a matching red or blue driver’s seat, and Ebony passenger seat with accent stitching that matches the driver’s seat colour, as well as the engine start button. The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather and Alcantara, while pillars and headliner are wrapped in Ebony Alcantara. Carbon fibre carries into the cabin, appearing on the console, vent registers and lower A-pillars with a matte finish.

Podium-finished crankshaft ground down and shared in all 20 GT LM Edition cars

Making the Ford GT LM Edition a special final tribute, the Ford Performance team looked for ways to embed the Le Mans podium-finishing spirit into each road car.

The result: the team located the third-place 2016 Ford GT (No. 69) race car’s engine that was disassembled and shelved after the race, ground down the crankshaft into a powder, and developed a unique bespoke alloy used to 3D print the instrument panel badge for each of the 20 special-edition supercars.

Honouring Ford GT Le Mans efforts, Ford v. Ferrari 50 years later

The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition pays tribute to the third-generation supercar’s overall win and the No. 68 Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais (FRA), Joey Hand (US) and Dirk Müller (GER) who crossed the finish line at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Similar to the epic 1966 Ford v. Ferrari battle, the No. 68 Ford GT took the lead for the final time in the 20th hour of the race after going one-on-one with the No. 82 Ferrari. Hand was behind the wheel on the three occasions that the Ford passed the Ferrari, rekindling a 50-year-old rivalry between the two car manufacturers.

The No. 69 Ford GT of Ryan Briscoe (AUS), Scott Dixon (NZ) and Richard Westbrook (GB) joined the winners on the podium after scoring third place. The Nos. 66 and 67 Ford GTs finished in fourth and ninth places, respectively.

The 2022 Ford GT LM also honours the herculean effort and drive from the Ford Chip Ganassi team that transformed the car into a Le Mans winner in just over one year (395 days).

Further building on the Ford GT limited-edition series

The Ford GT LM adds to the celebration of the supercar’s landmark moments in motorsports history, including, of course, its Le Mans titles. In all, the series includes 10 ultra-limited-edition supercars. These include:

2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition honouring the company’s 1966 Le Mans sweep and the race team that innovated the capability of the GT40 MK II to deliver a brake setup matching the race car’s 200 mph-plus speeds; only 21 built
2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition honouring the No. 16 Alan Mann Ford GT MK I lightweight experimental prototype that helped pave the way for the 1-2-3 sweep at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans; only 30 built
2022 Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition honouring Ford GT’s roots and the earliest five original Ford GT prototypes; only 27 built
2021 Ford GT ’66 Daytona Heritage Edition honouring the Ford GT MK II No. 98 race car that gave Ford a 1-2-3-5 domination at Daytona in 1966, kicking off a magical season for the Ford GT40 MK II; only 50 built
2020 Ford GT ’69 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honouring the Ford GT40 MK I No. 6 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1969; only 50 built
2019 Ford GT ’68 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honouring Ford GT40 MK I No. 9 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1968; only 50 built
2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition honouring Ford GT40 MK IV No. 1 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1967; only 39 built
2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition honouring Ford GT40 MK II No. 2 that won 1966 Le Mans race; only 27 built
2006 Ford GT Gulf Livery Heritage Edition commemorating GT40’s back-to-back 24 Hours of Le Mans titles in 1968 and 1969; only 343 built

In addition, the Ford GT Mk II, a limited-edition, track-only GT co-developed by Ford Performance and Multimatic also concludes by the end of the year with a total of 45 vehicles.

October 5, 2022

Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition Honors 1-2-3 Ford Sweep At 1966 Le Mans

Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition

In a special nod to the debut of the original Ford GT40 prototype at the 1964 New York Auto Show, Ford is returning to the Big Apple for the first public appearance of its new GT Heritage Edition – the 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Edition.

This marks the final 2022 Heritage Edition paying tribute to the GT40 MK II race car that completed the famous 1-2-3 sweep at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

“Of all the Ford GT Heritage Edition liveries we’ve done, the Holman Moody Heritage Edition’s can’t-miss signature gold and red theme is an epic tribute to our 1966 Le Mans finish,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager. “Inspired by one of the most well-known Ford GT40 race cars, this latest Ford GT honors the Holman Moody race team’s knowhow and ability to out-innovate global competitors.”

The Holman Moody team played a critical role in the GT40’s race success. Following the 1965 Le Mans race, Ford’s newly formed Le Mans committee tasked Holman Moody (and Shelby American) to rework the GT40 MK II. Driven more than 265 laps over eight days in January 1966, chassis No. P/1016 became a laboratory on wheels as the teams worked to redesign brakes, suspension and tire setups to be more competitive, even trying an experimental automatic transmission. They had one goal – to win at the 1966 Le Mans race.

This spirit of innovation continues today, with the 2022 Ford GT’s track-capable hardware, paddle-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and carbon fiber body.

The ultra-limited-production GT Holman Moody Edition supercar will be on display at the 2022 New York International Auto Show side-by-side with the podium-placing Holman Moody Ford GT40 MK II, chassis No. P/1016.\

Final 2022 Heritage Edition to pay tribute to the original race car that completed Ford’s 1-2-3 sweep

The unique gold and red livery of the limited-edition supercar includes signature Oxford White roundels with No. 5 stamped on the doors, hood and rear wing – all matching the appearance of the 1966 Ford GT40 raced by Holman Moody. Exposed gloss carbon fiber components are prominent, including on the 20-inch wheels, front splitter, side sills, mirrors, engine louvers and rear diffuser. Brembo® brake calipers lacquered in black with silver graphics, plus black lug nuts further modernize the aesthetic.

Carbon fiber carries into the cabin, appearing on door sills, console and registers, and even features a cleaver matte No. 5 roundel on the door panels. Ebony Alcantara®-wrapped carbon fiber seats feature gold accent stitching, while embossed seating surfaces and head restraints carry a debossed GT logo. The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather and Ebony Alcantara, while pillars and headliner are wrapped exclusively in Ebony Alcantara.

Gold appliqués on the instrument panel, door register bezels and seat X-brace are paired with the matte carbon fiber on the registers, door sills, lower A-pillars and console. The steering wheel is finished in Ebony Alcantara with black stitching, while dual-clutch paddle shifters are finished in exterior-matching Holman Moody Gold.

Further building on the Heritage Edition series

The Ford GT Heritage Edition series celebrates the supercar’s landmark moments in motorsports history, including, of course, its Le Mans titles. In all, the series includes nine ultra-limited-edition supercars, with two still in production. These include:

2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition honoring the No. 16 Alan Mann Ford GT MK I lightweight experimental prototype that helped pave the way for the 1-2-3 sweep at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans; currently in production
2022 Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT’s roots and the earliest five original Ford GT prototypes; currently in production
2021 Ford GT ’66 Daytona Heritage Edition honoring the Ford GT MK II No. 98 race car that gave Ford a 1-2-3-5 domination at Daytona in 1966, kicking off a magical season for the Ford GT40 MK II; only 50 built
2020 Ford GT ’69 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honoring the Ford GT40 MK I No. 6 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1969; only 50 built
2019 Ford GT ’68 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK I No. 9 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1968; only 50 built
2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK IV No. 1 race car that was victorious at Le Mans in 1967; only 39 built
2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK II No. 2 that won 1966 Le Mans race; only 27 built
2006 Ford GT Gulf Livery Heritage Edition commemorating GT40’s back-to-back 24 Hours of Le Mans titles in 1968 and 1969; only 343 built

The 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition is available for approved Ford GT customers, with first deliveries taking place this spring.

April 11, 2022

Mecum Tulsa 2021 will feature 600 unique vehicles at a special event

2005 Ford GT Mecum Auctions, one of the largest collector-car auctions, will showcase 600 American muscle vehicles, classics, Corvettes, Trucks, Hot Rods, and numerous more at a special event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 11-12 June at the River Spirit Expo.

Some of the notable vehicles at the event include a 2005 Ford GT with all four available options, two 1970 Chevy Chevelles, one convertible, and three classic Ford Broncos.

1971 Ford Bronco

Additional offerings include 24 vehicles from the Rick Holland Collection – Dusk Pearl 1957 Chevrolet 210 in Bel Air trim finish, a pink 1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1973 Ford Bronco Sport, and a 1959 Willys Utility Wagon with a 226 CI Super Hurricane 6-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission.

1970 Plymouth Cuda

Then there’s the York Collection with 14 exclusive vehicles dating from 1931 to 1955. The first one is a 1931 Austin American Coupe, a 1955 Chevrolet Custom Pickup, and 13 vehicles from the Dicky Ray Estate Collection, some of which are a 1921 Ford Model T Pickup and a 1933 Chevrolet Master Sedan (Lot S82), a 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS, and a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe.

Also present at the Tulsa block will be a 1970 Plymouth Cuda with a V-Code 440 6-BBL engine and automatic gearbox that was ordered by the dealer as a demonstrator and exists today as one of the most highly optioned V-Code 1970 Cudas. The audience will also have the chance to take a look at a 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code, one of 196 produced and that has undergone a four-year nut-and-bolt restoration using original and NOS parts.

1957 Chevrolet 210

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible

June 3, 2021

Ford reveals 2019 GT Heritage Edition model

2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors the iconic American Gulf Oil-sponsor Ford GT40 by showcasing a pretty notable color scheme, along with additional exclusive features and goodies. Famous among enthusiasts as Chassis No. 1075, the 1968 GT was one of the few vehicles that has achieved repeat victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans event.

And now, for the first time ever, there’s an exclusive pack offered that delivers exposed carbon fiber components for both interior and exterior, fresh No. 9 graphics on the hood and doors, along with a ghosted image on the interior door panels. In fact, for 2020, No. 6 honors the same vehicle that has won the Le Mans race back in 1969 with a different number.

2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition

The Heritage Edition comes with carbon-fiber A-pillars and sporty and exclusive 20-inch one-piece forged aluminum wheels in glossy dark stainless with black lug nuts. There are also black calipers and silver rearview mirror caps that complete the aggressive and yet super sexy appearance. There are also ebony Alcantara-covered sporty seats, instrument panels, pillars, headliner and steering wheel, contrasting blue and orange stitching and new seat embossment, inspired by the original 1968 Le Mans-winning car and clear polished anodized paddle shifter. Neat!

Just as previous heritage models, the new GT Heritage Edition features a special serialized identification plate, along with exposed matte carbon fiber door sills, air register pods and central console.

2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition

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August 27, 2018

Ford GT under extensive wind tunnel testing before official release [w/video]

Ford is franticly preparing to release the best car in its range

Ford GT is making WOWs every time it appears, be it even on your computer screen. By the way, its development continues unabated, and everyone is impatiently expecting to see the market debut of the carbon fiber supercar before the end of this year. In other words, the expectations are high and Ford is really making great efforts not to disappoint fans and future customers. Ford GT will probably be the best car in company’s line-up, because it is an example which features the best of Ford: efficient EcoBoost engines, light-weight, aerodynamics, functional design and active airflow management.

The video below shows company’s engineering supervisor, Nick Terzes, who takes us behind the scenes. The scenery is shot in the Wind Tunnel 8 in Allen Park, Michigan, and this is exactly where the Ford GT pre-production prototype is currently undergoing wind tunnel testing.

What happens in the footage below? It previews one of the multiple sessions to prove out the extensive computer aided aerodynamic models with physical wind tunnel data. The airspeed approach is 125 mph (200 km/h). Terzes says that the “prime reason we come to the tunnel is to get the actual physical data on the vehicle” as well as to look at its “interior wind-noise acoustics, and the aerodynamics.”

The clip displays the active rear wing, which is a substantial part of a suite of active aerodynamic features on the 2017 Ford GT. It not only improves performance, but also plays crucial role in the stability and efficiency.

Terzes also reveals some important and interesting facts: “One of the great things about this car, as dynamic and beautiful as the design is, every single opening has a purpose on the car. So If you see a large grille, if you see a scoop, it’s wasn’t just put there to look good. It was put there because it has a function.”

See for yourself!

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July 20, 2016

Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition is here to win some hearts

Pays Tribute to Historic Livery on 1966 Le Mans Winner

Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition is not just another limited Ford. It comes to honor, the GT40 Mark II car, which made historic victories at Le Mans with drivers Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. The year of course was 1966.

Making the long story short, this car is paying tribute to the GT40 Mart II by sporting its livery. But what makes the new model really exclusive is the fact that it will be strictly limited to production in 2017 model year only, and it will be created in limited quantities.

In short, the ’66 Heritage Edition has a Shadow Black exterior. It can be chosen in either gloss or matte finish. The contrasting point is made by the silver stripes that run in the middle of its body, while the pint of salt and pepper is added by the exposed carbon fiber package.

Frozen White hood and door graphics are the other elements of the exterior that make it fresh and at the same time remind us about the historical event. Running on 20-inch one-piece forged alloys in a gold satin clear-coat with black lug nuts, the car truly stands out among its siblings and more importantly – among other cars on the road.

2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition interior

On the inside, this Ford GT boasts carbon-fiber seats in Ebony leather with pillowed inserts and plow-through stitching. The same material has been used for the instrument panel, pillars and headliner. Gold appliqués are featured on the instrument panel, the seat’s X-brace and shift paddles. We see the Ford GT logo on the seats’ head restraints and the steering wheel. By the way, speaking of the steering wheel, it too has been leather-wrapped, just like the one in the 1966 race car. Another similarity is that the seat belts featuring a unique blue webbing.

At last, to highlight the uniqueness of the GT ’66 Heritage Edition, Ford added serialized identification plate (#2) on the interior door, exposed matte carbon fiber door sills, air pods and center console.

As some may say, GT40 Mark II race car is actually the true predecessor of the Ford GT. What do you think?

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June 27, 2016

The lightweight 2016 Ford GT becomes even lighter: there are carbon-fiber wheels already available

2016 Ford GT with carbon wheels The carbon-fiber-bodied Ford GT will be available with an optional all-new carbon-fiber wheels for further weight reduction and handling optimization. With collaborating partner Carbon Revolution, Ford presents the next-gen of fiber and resin technology that will probably change the world of technology.

These optional wheels will be offered with matte or glossy finish, allowing the natural weave of the carbon-fiber to show through. Also, the finishes perfectly match the rest of the exposed carbon fiber components on the new Ford GT: sills, fascia and extractor.

2016 Ford GT with carbon wheels

The standard wheels of the Ford GT are 20-inch lightweight aluminum beauties, but the new and optional carbon-fiber wheels are not only the same size, but are also structurally stiffer and save about 1kg of unsprung weight per wheel, reducing the inertia with about 25 per cent. Cool, right.

All this weight saving also reduces the suspension workload and enhances the consistent contact with the road surface, which further improves traction and driver control. And with the less energy required to accelerate or turn the wheels, the vehicle will benefit from improved dynamics and fuel efficiency.

2016 Ford GT with carbon wheels

Carbon bodies, carbon interior, carbon components and now we have carbon wheels. We all wonder what else provocative engineers will show in the near future in order to reshape the world of motorsport. So, tell me, what in your opininion will be the next significat carbon-fiber component? An engine maybe?

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May 17, 2016

6,506 potential customers get the chance to own the EcoBoost-powered Ford GT

Ford GT front view Revealed more than a year ago, the new Ford GT has caught the interest of many people around the world. The evidence is that more than 200,000 fans have visited the official virtual configurator and have built the Ford GT of their dreams. From this number of people, around 10,800 showed interest online in buying the new EcoBoost-powered carbon-infused supercar. The result is the following: Ford received 6,506 fully completed applications from people around the world in one month during the first application window.

An intriguing fact, is six days before the window closed, the number of applicants spiked which 32 per cent. Since only 500 hundred of these 6,506 “wanna-have-Ford-GT”s will be actually chosen to purchase the car, hundreds of registrants submitted videos with their applications with the hope to increase their chances.

Some of the creative videos feature children, lighting effects, racing footage, revving engines, garage tours and life stories. And all of them made with a single purpose – to explain why they should own the new Ford GT.

Ford GT side view

What happens now? Ford is actually reviewing the applications and will start notifying potential owners in the next 90 days. After the car is finally purchased, it is expected to start arriving in customers’ garages by the end of this year.

Ford GT is a lightweight carbon-fiber supercar powered by the most potent EcoBoost production engine ever. The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 generates more than 600 horsepower and features a wide powerband with impressive time-to-torque characteristics and remarkable efficiency. The EcoBoost V6 will be coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle.

The new GT supercar has rear-wheel drive and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell made of carbon fiber and aluminum. In addition, the aerodynamic efficiency is one of the key characteristics of the vehicle. All of this is backed up by the 20-inch multispoke wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires and carbon-ceramic brake discs.

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May 14, 2016

Ford’s Latest GT Supercar Is Named Official Vehicle of CES 2016

2016 Ford GT Ford returns to CES in January with a ton of news and demonstration of brand’s new approach towards latest Ford products and strategies. Ford team will make a special conference of CES 2016 on Tuesday, January 5 at Mandalay Bay. Furthermore, CTA has named the special and ultra-high performance Ford GT the Official Vehicle of CES 2016. Sweet, right?

The new supercar depicts Ford’s commitment and passion to deliver innovative technologies and improved levels of driving experience through never-ending developing process. Now, the special Ford GT offers advanced and light weight carbon fiber components, along with next-gen technologies that will surely show how the future looks. Under the bonnet, there is a powerful 600+hp (461kW) twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 unit that surprisingly shows and incredible fuel efficiency. This beast is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle that provides ultra-fast gear shifts and enhances the overall drive control.

The vehicle also offers aerodynamic and beautiful exterior design whose every slope, shape and small detail is designed to minimize drag. At the same time the rear spoiler deploys and adjusts its height and pitch angle depending on the road conditions with one single purpose: to contribute to vehicle’s superior performance.

The interior is fully driver- and performance-oriented. It comes with F1-style steering wheel with all the needed controls and knobs, while the transmission paddle-shifters are placed on a more comfortable place for smoother and faster driver response. Of course, there are fully digital and configurable instrument cluster and ton of driver-focused information components.

The supercar will start production in 2016 and will arrive in markets to celebrate Ford GT’s 50th anniversary. As you might know, back in 1966 Ford GT race cars placed 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Source: Ford

December 2, 2015

Ford GT Makes Exclusive Debut in Forza Motorsport 6 for Xbox [VIDEO]

Ford GT is going to be featured exclusively Forza Motorsport 6 Xbox One game! This is fantastic news for anyone who is keen on driving virtual cars, because he or she will have the taste of the latest Ford GT, before many could do that for real. The news was announced yesterday at E3 2015 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles today.

The high-performance Ford GT descended from the rafters, making it clear that it will be featured in the popular game. In addition, the car also makes a world gameplay premiere as cover car for the next iteration of Forza Motorsport 6. The game will be exclusively launched for Xbox One on September 15.

Ford GT: the Ultra-High Performance Supercar

Ford GT will go on sale late next year, and unfortunately it will be distributed in select markets. The car is an example of a technology for the company. There are many reasons for that but let me mention some of the most important ones.

First, it is powered by the ultra-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, delivering more than 600 horsepower. Next, it is fitted with advanced aerodynamics further supporting the exceptional performance. And at last but not least, the body of the Ford GT has been constructed entirely from lightweight carbon fiber.

All of this is supported by a modern and functional shape, 20-inch multispoke wheels coupled with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires and carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners. Inside, one finds two-seat cockpit accessed through upward-swinging doors.

Forza 6 Ford GT Cover

The interior also features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fiber passenger cell. The cabin also features an F1-style steering wheel which integrates all necessary driver controls. There is also a fully digital and configurable instrument cluster displaying the driver-focused data.

Forza Motorsport 6 Offers Perfect Opportunity

Forza Motorsport 6 is where the magic happens. In reality, only a few of the world’s top professional race car drivers will get to pilot Ford GT in the GTE-Endurance Pro class at 2016 Le Mans. The game gives the opportunity to many gamers to drive the supercar. In the Forza Motorsport 6 vehicle lineup are also featured Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor.

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June 16, 2015

2016 Ford GT Supercar Revealed! To compete in LM GTE Pro Class [VIDEO]

Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with a special Ford GT supercar and will compete in LM GTE Pro class. Furthermore, the Ford team will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ford’s victory back in 1966.

And back in our time, the 2016 GT model will demonstrate incredible aerodynamics, lightweight construction and a special twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine. But not just any EcoBoost engine. This is the most powerful EcoBoost powerplant ever created.

In fact, the supercar is based on the Ford GT model, that was unveiled this year in January. Both vehicles will be ready for the track in 2016 to celebrate the race, that witnessed the three GT cars place on 1st, 2nd and 3rd place back in 1966 on Le Mans race. As you may know, Ford repeated the victory in 1967, 1968 and 1969.

Furthermore, Ford Performance team plans to deliver more than 12 performance vehicles by 2020, which will mark numerous speed innovations, performance and engineer wonders. In fact, the performance segments is an expanding business for Ford, that brings everything, that customers would want: wonderful performance, leading technologies and of course high chances for success on the track. The Performance line includesFord GT, Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST models.

The 2016 GT vehicle itself features numerous innovations, as a incredible aerodynamics, that deliver outstanding level of downforce, lightweight carbon-fiber elements, that provide more dynamics on the track and of course numerous tweaks and revisions on the engine, that comes with more power and more efficiency.

In fact, there are some companies, that join forces with Ford in this project. They areMultimatic Motorsports, Roush Yates Engines, Castrol, Michelin, Forza Motorsport, Sparco, Brembo and CGRFS. Every brand has left its mark on the 2016 GT. For example, the design test are made by Ford and Multimatic, while CGRFS provided input into the process. Roush Yates supported the creation of the 3.5-Liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

With such brands, cooperating in the creation process, Ford GT will have some real chances to repeat the historic events of 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 at the world’s toughest race!

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