The all-new Ford GT serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost® performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction.The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles coming by 2020. Beginning production in late 2016, the GT hits the road in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.The GT makes extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon fiber and aluminum – enabling outstanding acceleration and handling with improved efficiency.Ford’s commitment to and capability in delivering technologies typically offered only in elite vehicles is evident in the GT.
These include advanced active aerodynamics, such as a deployable rear spoiler, and a host of material and technology innovations to help better serve the driver, such as SYNC® 3 – the latest version of Ford’s advanced connectivity system.Based on the same race-proven engine architecture serving Ford’s IMSA Daytona Prototype endurance racing efforts, the next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in the GT features a wide powerband with impressive time-to-torque characteristics. The specs have finally been revealed and this is what it looks like.
The GT’s mid-mounted twin-turbo produces 638bhp – less power than two of its biggest rivals, the Ferrari 488 GTB and McLaren 675LT, but, the GT clocks in a faster top speed 347kmph, making it the fastest production Ford ever made. It also gets a max torque figure of 746Nm plus active aerodynamics and a dry weight of 1,385kg, and so Ford claims that the GT’s a quicker car on circuit than its main rivals too.