2021 Ford GT
Description
Key Points: VAT Qualifying, 20" Carbon Fibre Wheels, Frozen White Overtop Stripe, Dark Energy Interior Package.
The second-generation version of the inimitable Ford GT was revealed to the public at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, as the ‘cover car’ for the 2015 racing game Forza Motorsport 6. To celebrate 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the second-generation GT competed successfully in the 2016 event, taking first and third positions in the LM GTE-Pro class.
Like its predecessor, the second-generation GT is only offered as a two-door coupe with a mid-rear layout. It features the ‘teardrop’ profile commonly seen on LMP1 cars, as well as a cut-back front nose piece, circular tail lights, and raised twin exhaust pipes. The most prominent exterior features of the new GT are the open airflow tunnels built into the rear arches of the car, referred to as the flying buttresses, which channel air around the teardrop-shaped cockpit and over the rear spoiler for increased downforce. The active rear wing can adjust to different driving conditions, depending on how much downforce is needed; in ‘Track’ mode, a gurney flap will extend from the trailing edge of the wing to further increase downforce, and the wing will flip vertically to help stop the car under heavy braking.
Underpinning the new GT is a carbon fibre monocoque bolted to aluminium front and rear subframes, and dressed in carbon fibre body panels. It uses a hydraulically adjustable pushrod suspension system, which allows for a ride height of 4.7-inches in comfort mode, or 2.8 inches in Track or V-Max modes. These drive modes also adjust the dampers, which boast increased spring rates in Track and V-Max modes. The car has a front axle lift system for use in towns and cities, while stopping power is from ventilated carbon-ceramic Brembo brake discs.
The GT is powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6, producing 660 hp and 550lb ft of torque, paired with the seven-speed Getrag PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. It shares many components with the F-150 engine, including the cylinder heads, block and dual fuel system, though it features larger turbochargers, an aluminium intake manifold, a custom dry-sump lubrication system, unique camshafts, a titanium exhaust developed by Akrapovič, and higher strength rotating and timing drive components.
The new GT can launch from 0-60mph in 3.0 seconds, and has a claimed top speed of 216 mph.
Read MoreKey Points: VAT Qualifying, 20" Carbon Fibre Wheels, Frozen White Overtop Stripe, Dark Energy Interior Package.
The second-generation version of the inimitable Ford GT was revealed to the public at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, as the ‘cover car’ for the 2015 racing game Forza Motorsport 6. To celebrate 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the second-generation GT competed successfully in the 2016 event, taking first and third positions in the LM GTE-Pro class.
Like its predecessor, the second-generation GT is only offered as a two-door coupe with a mid-rear layout. It features the ‘teardrop’ profile commonly seen on LMP1 cars, as well as a cut-back front nose piece, circular tail lights, and raised twin exhaust pipes. The most prominent exterior features of the new GT are the open airflow tunnels built into the rear arches of the car, referred to as the flying buttresses, which channel air around the teardrop-shaped cockpit and over the rear spoiler for increased downforce. The active rear wing can adjust to different driving conditions, depending on how much downforce is needed; in ‘Track’ mode, a gurney flap will extend from the trailing edge of the wing to further increase downforce, and the wing will flip vertically to help stop the car under heavy braking.
Underpinning the new GT is a carbon fibre monocoque bolted to aluminium front and rear subframes, and dressed in carbon fibre body panels. It uses a hydraulically adjustable pushrod suspension system, which allows for a ride height of 4.7-inches in comfort mode, or 2.8 inches in Track or V-Max modes. These drive modes also adjust the dampers, which boast increased spring rates in Track and V-Max modes. The car has a front axle lift system for use in towns and cities, while stopping power is from ventilated carbon-ceramic Brembo brake discs.
The GT is powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6, producing 660 hp and 550lb ft of torque, paired with the seven-speed Getrag PowerShift dual-clutch transmission. It shares many components with the F-150 engine, including the cylinder heads, block and dual fuel system, though it features larger turbochargers, an aluminium intake manifold, a custom dry-sump lubrication system, unique camshafts, a titanium exhaust developed by Akrapovič, and higher strength rotating and timing drive components.
The new GT can launch from 0-60mph in 3.0 seconds, and has a claimed top speed of 216 mph.
