Light and powerful

FORD unveiled its all-new GT, an ultra-high-performance supercar that serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fibre construction.

The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford performance vehicles planned for introduction to the market by 2020. It joins the Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R in the growing Ford performance line-up.

Beginning production late next year, the GT hits the road in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars that placed historically the top three finishing positions at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

The all-new GT supercar features rear-wheel drive, a mid-mounted engine and a sleek, aerodynamic, two-door coupe body shell. The most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever, a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower or 447kW propels it.

The GT makes extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon fibre and aluminium, enabling its outstanding acceleration and handling with improved efficiency.

Ford’s commitment to and capability in delivering technologies typically offered only in elite vehicles is evident in the GT.

These include advanced active aerodynamics, such as a deployable rear spoiler, and a host of material and technology innovations to help better serve the driver, such as SYNC® 3, the latest version of Ford’s advanced connectivity system.

The all-new GT features advanced lightweight composites, which will help serve Ford’s entire product line-up moving forward. With the broad application of structural carbon fibre elements, the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car.

Based on the same race-proven engine architecture serving Ford’s IMSA Daytona Prototype endurance racing efforts, the next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in the GT features a wide power band with impressive time-to-torque characteristics.

The GT features an all-new, port or direct dual fuel-injection setup to improve engine response, plus a low-friction roller-finger-follower valve train. The twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 will be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle for near-instantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control.

Aerodynamic efficiency is at the heart of the GT design, actively reducing drag while aiding down force and stability.

From its optimum teardrop shape to its aircraft-inspired fuselage and visibility-enhancing curved windshield, every slope and shape is designed to minimize drag and optimize down force.

An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, re-actively deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle depending on conditions.

The state-of-the-art chassis is suspended by an active racing-style torsion bar and pushrod suspension, with adjustable ride height. The 20-inch wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup Two tires featuring a unique compound and structure designed specifically for the Ford GT. Multi-spoke wheels encircle carbon-ceramic brake discs at all four corners.

The narrow-profile canopy reduces frontal area and caps a purposeful interior that provides state-of-the-art technology to ensure control, comfort and safety. The two-seat cockpit is accessed by upward-swinging doors, and features driver and passenger seats integrated directly into the carbon fibre passenger cell.

An F1-style steering wheel integrates all necessary driver controls, creating a stalkless steering column that allows uncluttered access to the transmission paddle-shift controls.

A fully digital and configurable instrument cluster provides a wealth of driver-focused data. The display is configurable for multiple driving environments and different driving modes.

Current plans for the Ford GT are for left-hand drive versions only.