Ford is one of the most popular American car brands, launching successful model series for more than a century. The GT is a prime example of Ford’s performance cars. It is a street-legal sports car equipped with an efficient engine. The current GT series carries the legacy of the legendary model series of GT40.
Let’s discuss the Ford GT history and its journey to date in more detail.
Ford GT Generations
The journey old Ford GT models started in 1964 with the release of Ford GT40. It was an ultimate sports car with higher agility and aerodynamic shape. The GT40 was discontinued by Ford in 1969. Later, in 2004 the GT nameplate was revived with the launch of a whole new series of Ford GT cars.
Lets take a look at the history of Ford GT, its known models and different generations.
First Generation Ford GT (2004 to 2006)
The production of the first-generation Ford GT was started in 2004 and lasted till 2006. Around 4000 GTs were manufactured during this period. This generation was especially manufactured from lightweight material to maintain its power to weight ratio. The exterior was aerodynamically designed with a wide bonnet and a long front grille accompanied by round-shaped fog lights. Aside from standard car paint, GT was also offered in Ford’s signature two-toned (stripes) paint.
This generation of GT was powered by a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine that can produce a maximum of 550hp. This engine can accelerate GT from 0 to 96 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. The supercharged V8 engine was paired with a 6-speed manual transmission system.
Second Generation Ford GT (2017 to 2019)
The second-generation GT was released in 2017. This generation was completely redesigned with a sleeker exterior and more aerodynamic shape contrary to its predecessors. The generation was offered in a mid-engine two-door coupe shape. The exterior features some particular details such as side pods that were rarely found in the vehicles at that time.
The cabin environment provided a sportier look with carbon-fiber bucket seats and a Gorilla glass windshield. Along with smart connectivity, the 2017 GT model also had an advanced infotainment system.
Under the hood, a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that can generate a total of 647 hp was present. The manual transmission system was replaced by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission system. The limited-edition Competition Series (2017 to 2018), 66 Heritage Edition (2017) and 67 Heritage Edition (2018) were also part of this generation.
Third Generation Ford GT (2019 to Present)
The current generation of Ford GT was facelifted with a redesigned front grille and spoiler at the rear end. The interior is driver-focused with minimislatic options, a number of control options are present on the steering wheel similar to F1 steering wheels.
The GT is offered with an efficient 3.5-litre V6 engine equipped with higher-energy ignition coils and gallery-cooled pistons. Moreover, titanium exhaust is used for better engine cooling and air flow. This efficient engine provides the Ford GT with a top speed of 348km/h.
This was the complete Ford GT history including its different models and generations. The GT model series is known for its higher agility and driveability. Despite the higher speed, the car is designed to provide higher ride quality to the occupants. If you are interested in driving this iconic car series, browse through these used Ford GT for sale in the UAE.
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