Ford GT (2017)

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Ford GT at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show
GT
Production period:	since 2016
Class :	Sports car
Body versions :	Coupe
Engines:	Otto engine : 3.5 liters (483 kW)
Length:	4779 mm
Width:	2003 mm
Height:	1109 mm
Wheelbase :	2710 mm
Empty weight :	1385 kg

The Ford GT is a mid-engine - sports cars of the automobile manufacturer Ford , which is produced in limited numbers since 2016th As part of the Detroit Motor Show 2015, Ford presented a near-series concept vehicle that will succeed the Ford GT40 and the Ford GT built between 2004 and 2006 .

Buyer solicitation

Ford originally planned to produce a limited number of vehicles, but at least 300, of which 150 each in 2017 and 2018. In the meantime, Ford has increased the number to 1,350 vehicles, which will be produced over six years. In order to acquire a GT, a prospective buyer has to go through a strict application program in which, among other things, it must be stated how often the GT should be driven, how active the prospective buyer is in social networks and how many Ford vehicles he owned. A personal interview was also necessary before purchasing the super sports car. The application process could be completed in 21 countries around the world, including Germany. Applications for the first 500 units were received between April 13, 2016 and May 12, 2016, and a total of more than 6,500 people applied for the vehicles. The 250 copies of the third year of production 2019 will only be for applicants who were rejected at the first stage of the application process. From November 8, 2018, Ford only accepted new applications for the final production years 2021 and 2022 with a further 350 units.

In July 2016, the selected Ford customers were informed of the success of their application. On 16 December 2016, the production of the vehicle was launched in a new factory in Canada Markham , the first Ford GT were just delivered it. In Europe, the first vehicles were handed over to customers in February 2018. The price in Germany is around 530,000 euros. Nine of the first 250 copies from 2017 are to be delivered in Germany.

The US wrestler John Cena sold the Ford GT he received in October 2017 just a month later. Ford then filed a lawsuit against Cena. You referred to clauses in the application process and in the order confirmation contract. There, the resale of the sports car is allegedly prohibited in the first two years after delivery.

Technical specifications

Rear view

The vehicle has a monocoque made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminum frame ; the body is also made of CFRP. Unlike its predecessor, the Ford GT has butterfly doors .

The Ford GT is powered by an EcoBoost V6 engine with a displacement of 3.5 liters and two turbochargers, developing 483 kW (656 hp) and accelerating the car to up to 347 km / h. The ships rear wheel driven car with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox from Getrag with shift paddles on the steering wheel.

In the Ford GT, technology from racing is used to a large extent , including the height-adjustable thrust strut wheel suspension with active stabilizer. Various air control elements of the vehicle, such as the rear wing that can be adjusted in height and angle of attack, adjust to the driving situation in order to ensure the best possible driving performance. The car has 20-inch alloy wheels and brake discs made of carbon-ceramic from Brembo . The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires were specially developed for the Ford GT.

	Ford GT
Construction period	since 12/2016
Engine characteristics
Engine type	V6 petrol engine
Mounting position	Center lengthways
Engine charging	Twin turbo
Displacement	3497 cc
Bore × stroke	92.51 x 86.7 mm
compression	9.0: 1
Max. Power at min −1	483 kW (656 PS) / 6250
Max. Torque at min −1	746 Nm / 5900
Power transmission
drive	Rear wheel drive
transmission	7-speed dual clutch transmission
Readings
Top speed	347 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	2.8 s
Empty weight	1385 kg
Tank capacity	57 l
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	14.9 l super
CO 2 emissions (combined)	350 g / km
Emission standard	Euro 6

Model variants

'66 Heritage Edition

For the 2017 model year, the Ford GT '66 Heritage Edition was offered, a special model limited to 50 copies based on the victorious Ford GT40 of the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour race . The body is optionally painted glossy or matt in Shadow Black and is decorated with silver rally stripes and a carbon fiber package. Above that, there are graphics on the hood on the front of the vehicle and on the doors based on the start number 2 of the GT40 prototype in the paint color Frozen White . The aluminum wheels are painted glossy gold. The interior is defined by ebony leather, gold applications and blue seat belts.

'67 Heritage Edition

Ford GT '67 Heritage Edition

The Ford GT '67 Heritage Edition is the second model from the Heritage Edition series and is reminiscent of the Ford GT40 Mark IV, which won Le Mans in 1967. Analogous to the model, the body of the '67 Heritage Edition is in Race Red with white rallye and side stripes as well as the start number 1 painted on the hood and doors. The exterior mirrors and rims are painted silver, the brake calipers are red. Special equipment features in the interior include red accent stitching on the seats and the steering wheel, red seat belts and anodized shift paddles. The special model was offered in limited numbers for the 2018 model year.

2019 Heritage Edition

Ford GT 2019 Heritage Edition next to a Ford GT40 in Gulf livery

In August 2018, Ford presented the third Heritage Edition special model. The 2019 Heritage Edition celebrates the Ford GT40 in Gulf livery, which was the overall winner of the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans 24 Hours. The body is painted in Heritage Blue with stripes in Heritage Orange . In contrast to the two previous variants in the series, the 2019 Heritage Edition will be offered over two model years. The models produced in 2019 have start number 9 and those built in 2020 have start number 6. Regardless of the model year, the rims are painted glossy dark gray, the brake calipers are painted orange. In the interior there are blue and orange contrasting stitching on the steering wheel and the seats. The latter also have a new embossing inspired by the winning car from 1968.

Competition Series

Ford GT Competition Series in Shadow Black

The Competition Series was presented in Daytona in February 2017, a few weeks after the first class victory of the racing version of the Ford GT at the Daytona 24-hour race . With the limited special model, Ford offered a lighter version of the GT. The vehicle's center of gravity is further reduced through the use of a lighter acrylic engine cover as well as A-pillars and exterior mirrors made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (KFK) in order to improve road holding. Alcantara and KFK surfaces are used in the interior, while equipment such as air conditioning, radio, loudspeakers, luggage racks and cup holders are omitted to further reduce weight. The exterior is characterized by a KFK Racing Stripe , KFK wheels, various other components made of KFK and a titanium exhaust system. The Competition Series is offered exclusively in North America in the exterior colors black, white, silver, blue, gray and yellow.

Carbon Series

In October 2018, Ford presented the Ford GT Carbon Series as an exclusive special model for the US market. This model variant is 18 kg lighter than the basic model due to the use of more carbon elements. The revised components include KFK wheels with titanium wheel nuts, a titanium exhaust system and an engine cover made of polycarbonate . In contrast to the Competition Series , the Carbon Series has air conditioning and an audio system. Externally, the Carbon Series can be recognized by the carbon rally stripes, matt black wheels and various KFK elements in the exterior and interior. With the optional accents package (the colors silver, orange, red and blue are available), exterior mirrors, brake calipers and an additional narrow stripe in the respective color are added as further identifying features. Only one copy of the Carbon Series is to be produced per week.

GT Mk II

During the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019, the Ford GT Mk II, a non-roadworthy version of the Ford GT limited to 45 copies, was presented. The Mk II was developed together with Multimatic and is intended to demonstrate the full performance potential of the Ford GT without restrictions from regulatory authorities or motorsport regulations. The special model is first built in the Ford GT main plant in Markham before it is converted and completed in a "special factory" by Multimatic Motorsports. According to the manufacturer, the aerodynamic add-on parts generate more downforce than the GTE racing version of the Ford GT, from which many components of the Mk II come. Further modifications include a motor that is now more than 700 hp, 5-way adjustable shock absorbers, Michelin racing tires, a recalibrated gearbox, a large air inlet on the roof, a Sparco racing seat with 6-point racing belts and a MoTeC telemetry system . According to Ford, the performance on racetracks exceeds that of GT3 and GTD racing cars. However, the GT Mk II is not homologated for any advertised racing series and can therefore only be used as a track day vehicle. The GT Mk II was sold by Multimatic for a starting price of $ 1.2 million. According to a statement by the President and CEO of Multimatic, Raj Nair , the demand for the Mk II was so high that all 45 vehicles could have been sold on the day of the launch. As a result, the order window was closed on August 31, 2019.

2021 Heritage Edition

Based on the vehicle that won the Daytona 24-hour race in 1966 , Ford presented another model of the Heritage Edition in August 2020. It is identified by a black bonnet, red elements, black stripes and the start number 98.

Motorsport

Racing version for the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship

The Ford GT made its racing debut at the 2016 Daytona 24-hour race , the vehicles used by Chip Ganassi Racing achieved seventh and ninth place in the GTLM class with technical problems. In the 2016 IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship , Ryan Briscoe and Richard Westbrook won three races and finished second in the overall standings. Ford competed with Team Chip Ganassi Racing UK with two vehicles in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship in the LMGTE Pro class . At the Le Mans 24-hour race in 2016 , the team fielded two additional vehicles under the name Chip Ganassi Racing USA . One of these two vehicles finished the race with a class win, the second took third place in the LMGTE Pro class . The best of both of Chip Ganassi Racing UK vehicles used reached one lap behind in fourth place in the class standings.

In 2017 , Chip Ganassi Racing with drivers Sébastien Bourdais , Joey Hand and Dirk Müller achieved victory in the GTLM class at the Daytona 24-hour race .

Daytona Results

year	No.	team	driver	driver	driver	Round	Rank (total)	Rank (class)
2016	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	690	30th	7th
2016	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Ryan Briscoe	Richard Westbrook	Stefan Mücke	560	39	9
2017	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Sébastien Bourdais	Dirk Mueller	652	5	1
2017	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Scott Dixon	Richard Westbrook	Ryan Briscoe	624	27	10
2017	68	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Stefan Mücke	Olivier Pla	Billy Johnson	652	11	7th
2017	69	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Andy Priaulx	Harry Tincknell	Tony Kanaan	652	9	5
2018	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Sébastien Bourdais	Dirk Mueller	783	12	2
2018	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Ryan Briscoe	Scott Dixon	Richard Westbrook	783	11	1
2019	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	559	27	7th
2019	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Ryan Briscoe	Richard Westbrook	Scott Dixon	570	13	4th

Values ​​in bold = top values ​​of a Ford GT

Le Mans results

year	No.	team	driver	driver	driver	Round	Rank (total)	Rank (class)
2016	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Olivier Pla	Stefan Mücke	Billy Johnson	339	21st	4th
2016	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Andy Priaulx	Marino Franchitti	Harry Tincknell	306	40	9
2016	68	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	340	18th	1
2016	69	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Ryan Briscoe	Richard Westbrook	Scott Dixon	340	20th	3
2017	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Stefan Mücke	Olivier Pla	Billy Johnson	332	27	10
2017	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Harry Tincknell	Andy Priaulx	Luís Felipe Derani	340	18th	2
2017	68	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Joey hand	Tony Kanaan	Dirk Mueller	339	22nd	6th
2017	69	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Ryan Briscoe	Scott Dixon	Richard Westbrook	337	23	7th
2018	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Stefan Mücke	Olivier Pla	Billy Johnson	340	21st	6th
2018	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Harry Tincknell	Andy Priaulx	Tony Kanaan	332	30th	11
2018	68	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	343	17th	3
2018	69	Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA	Ryan Briscoe	Richard Westbrook	Scott Dixon	324	39	14th

Values ​​in bold = top values ​​of a Ford GT

Sebring results

year	No.	team	driver	driver	driver	Round	Rank (total)	Rank (class)
2016	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	229	26th	8th
2016	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Ryan Briscoe	Richard Westbrook	Scott Dixon	235	15th	5
2017	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Joey hand	Dirk Mueller	Sébastien Bourdais	334	8th	2
2017	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Richard Westbrook	Ryan Briscoe	Scott Dixon	334	10	4th
2017	68	Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK	Stefan Mücke	Olivier Pla	Billy Johnson	334	11	5
2018	66	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Dirk Mueller	Joey hand	Sébastien Bourdais	277	38	9
2018	67	Ford Chip Ganassi Racing	Richard Westbrook	Scott Dixon	Ryan Briscoe	328	13	4th

Values ​​in bold = top values ​​of a Ford GT

Trivia

Due to its driving performance, the Ford GT is represented in various racing simulations . The sports car made its video game debut in Forza Motorsport 6 , released in 2015 , where it also graces the cover of the video game. The vehicle also appears in racing simulations in Forza Motorsport 7 , Forza Horizon 3 , Project CARS 2 , Need for Speed ​​Payback , Gran Turismo Sport and iRacing .

Web links

Commons : Ford GT (2nd generation) coupes  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official Ford GT website. fordgt.com, accessed April 15, 2016 . 
• Ford GT Mk II official website. Ford.com, accessed January 4, 2020 . 

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