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One of two paint-to-sample Gold Yellow Metallic examples
647 horsepower, 550 lb/ft torque 3.5-liter V6 engine
Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Carbon fiber monocoque structure
Includes all items as delivered - Ford GT sample box, original
window sticker, build photos, and promotional materials
The Ford GT40 legacy is a story that follows a 50+ year timeline.
The original Ford GT40's were built to break Ferrari's seemingly
unshakable grip on the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. In 1966, they took
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at Le Mans justly proving that Ford, an
American manufacturer, could run with the European contenders and
beat them. The Ford GT40 would continue to dominate Le Mans for the
next 3 years, leaving a 4-year winning streak between 1966 and
1969. After their final race the Ford GT name would lay dormant for
almost 40 years, seeing its revival in 2004 with the new Ford GT
road cars. These were developed to be street cars first,
comfortable and easier to drive, with 550 horsepower on tap.
Fast forward to the 2015 Detroit Auto Show where the all-new Ford
GT was revealed. It was later announced in the summer of 2015 that
the Ford GT was set to go racing in both IMSA and the World Sports
Car series, spearheaded by the Chip Ganassi Racing team. Much like
the fateful race at Le Mans over 50 years earlier with Ford's
triumph, the new Ford's GT under Chip Ganassi Racing would go on to
take 1st in class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016, cementing the
modern GT in legend as its predecessor had done before it.
The new Ford GT road car application process saw a flooding of
applicants who wanted to get their hands on one of the new cars,
despite only 1,000 being announced to be built initially. With over
8,000 applications in the first week, many went home empty handed
only to dream of what it would be like to own Ford's most advanced
supercar. A small number of lucky individuals would learn that they
would be receiving their very own Ford GT, one of the most advanced
sports cars available today.
The owner of this car was one of the lucky few. He chose a stunning
specification of Gold Yellow Metallic sans racing stripes, and
carbon fiber wheels. This color closely replicates the #5 GT that
finished 3rd at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. This color option
alone cost $30,000. Additionally, the Ford GT was spec'd with the
optional Akrapovic titanium exhaust system, along with exposed
carbon fiber wheels and titanium lug nuts. Completing the checked
items were 6 point harness anchors, and outdoor and indoor covers,
for a total in excess of $90,000 in options. Protected since new
with Paint Protection Film, this spectacular Gold Yellow Metallic
example is one of just two Ford GT's produced in this color.
Included with the car is the original Ford GT sales kit, factory
metal print of the GT, both keys, its window sticker, both car
covers, and an original painting of the car by designer, Gareh.
Boasting advanced technology throughout, the Ford GT saw numerous
improvements since the prior edition was made available to the
public over a decade earlier. A trick suspension system that
changes geometry depending on if the car is lowered or not,
increasing the level of handling in track mode. The Eco-boost
twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine is a mega powerplant, pushing
out 647 horsepower and 550 lb/ft of torque, paired with a Getrag
7-speed dual clutch transmission. This equates to a 3.2-second
sprint to 60 mph, and a top speed of 216 mph. A lightweight carbon
fiber monocoque and aluminum substructure helps keep the weight
down to a mere 3,054 pounds when dry. Advanced aerodynamics help
ensure that the car stays firmly planted to the ground, via
advanced adjustable suspension, and a hydraulically-actuated rear
wing. The sum of all of its parts has created one of the most
engaging and rewarding driving experiences that you can have in a
modern day road car. With an incredible amount of feedback,
connectivity to the car, and directly linked to Ford's motorsport
heritage, there is no doubt that the Ford GT is one of the most
exciting cars on the road today.
