Vehicle Description
The Ford GT was a collector car from day one because it gave the
car world the iconic GT40 design, wrapped around a high-powered
modern engine, an incredibly sporty suspension, along with the
benefits of a comfortable, luxurious interior. These beauties all
came with supercharged V8s that could back up the race car
appearance, but this INSANE one-of-a-kind 2005 Ford GT features a
neck breaking, 840HP twin-turbo conversion that cost over $60k to
design and install. The result is sinister-looking black-on-black,
twin-turbo powered, 44-inch tall monster that is arguably the most
impressive GT on the market. Take a closer look and do it fast,
because exotic cars that are this pedigreed and this perfectly
upgraded never last long, regardless of the price tag. It simply
doesn't get more special than this.
Owning a Ford GT already makes you a standout, but when you want to
be noticed even when you showcase this one with other exotics,
there's no better way than with sinister black paint. In fact, the
color is called Mark II Black, because this car has the livery of
the MkII GT40 that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. So you really
do have a fitting 40th anniversary tribute to one of Ford's
greatest victories, and because it was factory-ordered as a stripe
delete car, this GT is ready to beat up Lambos and Ferraris both on
the race track and at the beauty pageant. It's so darn pretty only
explicit language can fully describe this car's sexy styling and
dynamic lines, so we'll let our readers use their own imaginations.
And while all Ford GTs are rare, this exceptionally slick example
is only one of 238 finished in this legendary color combo, and
likely way less with the stripe delete option. And this car is more
than just about looks. Ford finally built one for enthusiasts who
wanted to capture that same magic that Ford used to capture Le
Mans. But building these was a tall order, quite literally, as four
inches had to be added to these models, compared the original
height of the GT40s, hence the name. Engineers and designers had to
work together to make sure that iconic silhouette was retained,
while every duct fed cold air to competition-grade components. And
then they wrapped it in a body that knew how to cheat the wind.
This kind of detail means the GT is a hand-assembled supercar
worthy of its Ferrari-beating heritage. And this example still
lives up to that today, thanks to a careful life with less than
4,237 miles on the odometer.
The GT40 spirit is apparent everywhere inside, too. It starts with
those unique doors that help form the roofline - sure it makes it
easier to get in and out, but we really know you just love them for
how cool they look! Low mileage also means little seat time, and so
it all feels fresh. Slide into the sculpted perforated leather
buckets, and it almost feels like a fighter jet as the dash
surrounds you. The large tachometer remains prominently in front to
remind the driver that this GT comes from a true competition past,
and the sporty three-spoke steering wheel, brushed aluminum trim
throughout, and retro toggle switches complete the GT40 feeling.
But the real trick of the Ford GT is how much modern comfort it
provides in this retro cool package. You have ice-cold air
conditioning, power steering, power windows, power locks, dual
airbags, an upgraded anti-theft system, and keyless entry/ignition
with a push-button start. There's even the optional Mcintosh
AM/FM/CD premium audio system that's an additional $4k on the
window sticker, but regardless of the sound hardware, we really
know your favorite soundtrack will be produced by the beast that's
just over your shoulders.
Take a look behind you, and you'll see an incredible view of what
makes this Ford a true supercar. The Twin-Turbo 5.4-liter
fuel-injected V8 is on full view, and it's capable of 840
horsepower and 720 lb/ft of torque according to the Dyno. That's
enough power to propel this coupe to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds,
and then on to a top speed that's over that factory-rated 205 mph
that was limited by an electronic governor. Top-of-the-line
performance hardware includes twin Garrett GT35-R dual-ball bearing
turbos, an Accufab monoblade throttle blade, a custom aluminum
intake manifold, and a full stainless exhaust from the turbos on
back - all of which were installed and tuned perfectly by the pros
at Underground Racing in Charlotte, NC to the tune of $60k. And my
goodness is she running strong. That powerful V8 is mated to a
six-speed Ricardo manual transmission that shift smoothly, applying
power up and down the throttle. As you glance inside that exotic
engine bay, you'll notice the coilover shocks mounted to the formed
aluminum frame keeps the large 335/30/20 rear Michelin Pilot tires
planted to the track or the road. Large Brembo disc brakes behind
each shiny HRE wheel continues this exceptional modern handling
package, and the slightly raked stance is due to the staggered
wheels that include a 265/35/19 Michelin tire up front.
Complete with owner's manual packet, original sticker, build
receipts, and Dyno paperwork, this is the rare supercar that does a
terrific job celebrating an exceptional heritage. Don't let an
exceptional modern classic slip away, call today!
