Vehicle Description
One of as few as four prototype cars remaining in existence The
first Ford GT Prototype to hit 200 MPH in testing Confirmation
Prototype 4 used to prove ride, handling, steering and climate
control Offered with current title; road registered and driven
Unique detail differences from other prototypes and production cars
Serviced by Ford Motor Company Certified Master GT Technician
Working air-conditioning, rewired electrical system, and newer
clutch Documented in the definitive Ford GT book "Ford GT
2005-2006: The Complete Owners Experience" Proven performer on the
road and ready to drive First shown in 2002 to celebrate Ford Motor
Company's upcoming centennial, the new Ford GT40 concept car was
designed by Camilo Pardo, the head of Ford's "Living Legends"
studio under the direction of Ford Design Chief J. Mays. Clearly
inspired by the all-conquering GT40s that conclusively beat Ferrari
at Le Mans in 1966 and dominated there through 1969, the Ford GT
was prepared, refined, and tested for production. While echoing the
GT40's layout and iconic design cues, the new Ford GT utilized
modern, state-of-the-art engineering, space-age materials, and
construction to deliver greater performance than its legendary
forebear. Powering the new GT was a mid-mounted supercharged
32-valve 5.4-liter V-8 engine with competition-type dry sump
lubrication producing 550 HP. Power was delivered by a six-speed
transmission/rear transaxle from Ricardo, the supplier of racing
transmissions for international GT, rally, and open-wheel racing.
All-independent suspension and huge vented Aston-Martin Brembo
four-wheel disc brakes rounded out the mechanical package,
resulting in a truly blistering performance. While capable of truly
blistering performance, including a 209.1-mph speed hit by one of
the test cars at Nardo, Italy, these cars are also renowned for
their deceptive practicality and ease of operation in everyday
traffic, including a light clutch feel. The interior, which pays
homage to the original GT40, is complete with leather-trimmed
carbon fiber seats, electric power windows, and air-conditioning.
Unlike its 1960s predecessor; however, the GT interior is
remarkably comfortable. All these attributes came about from the
now-legendary development and testing program applied to the GT by
Ford's SVT Special Vehicle Team before it was deemed ready for
series-production and sale to the public. Perhaps one of the most
important examples of all first-generation Ford GTs in existence is
this 2004 Ford GT Prototype, which is best known as Confirmation
Prototype 4 / 007. The GT project engineers recall Ford building up
to 15 test mules in a building owned by Steve Saleen and began
rigorous performance and safety testing. The fourth complete test
vehicle after the introduction of the red, white, and blue
centennial body shell cars, CP4 was primarily used to prove ride
handling, steering, and secondarily - climate control - to ensure
that the prototype parts performed as designed and were ready for
production. Furthermore, this Prototype GT is also noted as being
the first GT in production history to surpass the mythical 200
mile-per-hour mark, furthering its historical significance.
Documented in the definitive book "Ford GT 2005-2006: The Complete
Owners Experience" by Joseph V. ("GT Joe") Limongelli and Marcie A.
Cipriani, CP4 was delivered on June 4, 2003. It exhibits many
interesting detail-oriented differences from the other prototypes
and production cars and is a complete running vehicle. Perhaps most
significantly, CP4 was the first Ford GT Prototype to hit the
magical 200-mph mark in testing. It was painted all black with rare
full stripe delete, fitted with timing and performance
instrumentation, and was the vehicle the Ford GT program used to
test final developments in suspension, steering, and braking
systems. Velcro attachments remain from instruments placed on the
car during testing, and it was built without airbags or full noise
suppressi
