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{{Short description|Flagship sports car by Ford (2005–2022)}}
{{About|the Ford GT sports car produced from 2004–2006 and from 2016–2022|the predecessor race car|Ford GT40|other uses}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Ford GT 2018 and Ford GT 1968 at Legendy 2019 in Prague (cropped).jpg
| caption = 2018 Ford GT with a 1968 [[Ford GT40]]
| name = Ford GT
| manufacturer = [[Ford Motor Company]]
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])<!-- per WP:CARCLASS, this should not be changed to "supercar" or "hypercar" -->
| production = 2004–2006<br />2016–2022
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| layout = [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| predecessor = [[Ford GT40]]
| successor = 
| model_years = 2005–2006<br />2017–2022
}}
The '''Ford GT''' is a [[Mid-engine design|mid-engine]] two-seater [[sports car]] manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company's 2003 centenary. The second generation Ford GT became available for the 2017 model year.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stevens|first1=Tim|title=The new Ford GT is a 647-horsepower, twin-turbo, carbon-fiber sports car|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/2016-ford-gt/|website=cnet.com|publisher=CBS Interactive Inc.|access-date=12 January 2015|date=12 January 2015}}</ref>

The GT recalls Ford's historically significant [[Ford GT40|GT40]], a consecutive four-time winner of the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] (1966&ndash;1969), including a 1-2-3 finish in 1966.
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==First generation (2005–2006)==
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Ford_GT_Carmel.jpg
| name = First generation
| model_years = 2005–2006
| production = June 2004 – September 2006<br>4,038 produced
| successor = 
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
|2-door [[coupé]]
|2-door [[targa top]] [[Roadster (automobile)|roadster]] (GTX1)
}}
| related = [[Galpin GTR1|Galpin Ford GTR1]]
| engine = {{cvt|5.4|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[Ford Modular engine#5.4&nbsp;L|''Ford Modular'' V8]]
| designer = Camilo Pardo under [[J Mays]]
| transmission = 6-speed [[Ricardo plc|''Ricardo'']] ''M7003GT'' [[manual transmission|manual]]
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
|United States:<br />[[Wixom, Michigan]] ([[Wixom Assembly Plant]]; interior)
|[[Troy, Michigan]] (SSV Inc.; Body Paint facility)
|[[Norwalk, Ohio]] (Mayflower Vehicle Systems; Production and assembly)
|[[Romeo, Michigan]] ([[Ford Romeo Engine Plant]]; Engine and transmission)
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|106.7|in|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|182.8|in|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|76.9|in|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|44.3|in|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3485|lb|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.ford.com/press_kits_detail.cfm?presskit_id=845&item_id=3493&press_section_id=2861 |title=2005 GT Dimensions, Ford Product Press Information. Retrieved 2010–06–08 |publisher=Media.ford.com |access-date=June 29, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005091249/http://media.ford.com/press_kits_detail.cfm?presskit_id=845&item_id=3493&press_section_id=2861 |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
}}

===Development===
[[File:Ford GT prototype, 'Workhorse 1'.JPG|thumb|The first Ford GT prototype, "Workhorse 1" at the [[Carroll Shelby International|Shelby American Museum]], Las Vegas, Nevada|left]]

The Ford GT began life as a [[concept car]] designed in anticipation of the automaker's centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its "heritage" names such as [[Ford Mustang|Mustang]] and [[Ford Thunderbird|Thunderbird]]. At the [[North American International Auto Show#2002|2002 North American International Auto Show]],<ref name="MT2002">{{cite web|author= Jeff Bartlett |url = https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-gt40-3/ |title = EXCLUSIVE: FORD GT40 Legendary American champion reborn |publisher = MotorTrend |date= October 21, 2002|access-date= March 17, 2019}}</ref> Ford unveiled a new '''GT40 Concept''' car. Camilo Pardo, the then head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio, is credited as the chief designer of the GT and worked under the guidance of [[J Mays]]. [[Carroll Shelby]], the original designer of the [[Shelby Mustang#1967 Shelby GT350 / GT500|Shelby GT 500]], was brought in by Ford to help develop the GT; which included performance testing of the prototype car. While under development, the project was called ''Petunia''.

The GT is similar in outward appearance to the original GT40, but is bigger, wider, and most importantly {{convert|4|in|mm|abbr=on}} taller than the original's {{convert|40|in|cm|abbr=on}} overall height; as a result, a potential name for the car was the GT44.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}} Although the cars are visually related, structurally, there is no similarity between the modern GT and the 1960s GT40 that inspired it. After six weeks from the unveiling of the GT40 concept, Ford announced a limited production run of the car. Three pre-production cars were shown to the public in 2003 as part of Ford's centenary celebrations, and delivery of the production version called simply the Ford GT began in the fall of 2004.

As the Ford GT was built as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration, the left headlight cluster was designed to read "100".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/5249176/the-ford-gt-has-a |title=The Ford GT Has a... 100th Anniversary Clue in Its Headlight |work=Jalopnik |publisher=[[Jalopnik]] |date=May 10, 2009 |access-date=August 18, 2016 |archive-date=August 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826033428/http://jalopnik.com/5249176/the-ford-gt-has-a |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Naming difficulties===
A British company, [[Safir Engineering]], who built continuation GT40 cars in the 1980s, owned the "GT40" trademark at that time. When production of the continuation cars ended, they sold the excess parts, tooling, design, and trademark to a small [[Ohio]] based company called Safir GT40 Spares. This company licensed the use of the "GT40" trademark to Ford for the initial 2002 show car. When Ford decided to put the GT40 concept to production stage, negotiations between the two firms failed as Ford did not pay the US$40 million the owners of the name demanded. Thus, the production cars are simply called the GT.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20021021/ANA/210210778/how-ford-s-gt40-became-just-the-gt|title=How Ford's GT40 became just the GT|date=21 October 2002|author= K. C. Crain|publisher=Automotive News|access-date=11 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/06/18/why-has-ford-abandoned-the-gt40-name/|title=Why has Ford abandoned the GT40 name?|date=18 June 2015|first=Kurt|last=Ernst|publisher=Hemmings|access-date=11 February 2020}}</ref>

=== Production ===
The GT was produced for the 2005 and 2006 model years. The car began assembly at Mayflower Vehicle Systems (MVS) in [[Norwalk, Ohio|Norwalk]], Ohio and was painted and continued assembly at [[Saleen Special Vehicles]] (SSV) facility in [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]], Michigan, through contract by Ford. The GT is powered by an engine built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in [[Romeo, Michigan]]. Installation of the engine and [[manual transmission|transmission]] along with seats and interior finishing was handled in the [[Special Vehicle Team|SVT]] building at Ford's [[Wixom, Michigan]] plant.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saleen makes changes in Ford GT team, says firings not related to program glitches |url=https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/saleen-makes-changes-ford-gt-team-says-firings-not-related-program-glitches |website=Autoweek |language=en |date=7 March 2005}}</ref>

Of the 4,500 cars originally planned, approximately 100 were to be exported to Europe, starting in late 2005. An additional 200 cars were destined for sale in Canada. Production ended in September 2006 without reaching the planned production target. Approximately 550 cars were built in 2004, nearly 1,900 in 2005, and just over 1,600 in 2006, for a total of 4,038 cars. The final 11 car bodies manufactured by Mayflower Vehicle Systems were disassembled, and the frames and body panels were sold as service parts. The [[Wixom Assembly Plant]] has stopped production of all models as of May 31, 2007.<ref>[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/fords-wixom-plant-heads-to-the-great-assembly-line-in-the-sky/ Fords Wixom Plant Heads to the Great Assembly Line in the Sky] autoblog.com</ref> Sales of the GT continued into 2007, from cars held in storage and in dealer inventories.

==== Heritage edition ====
[[File:Ford GT. (5245975584) (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Ford GT Heritage edition]]Ford produced a total of 346 Heritage editions, recognizable by the Gulf Oil-inspired livery.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2006 Ford GT Heritage {{!}} The Elkhart Collection|url=https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20/the-elkhart-collection/lots/r0029-2006-ford-gt-heritage/820351|access-date=2021-02-24|website=RM Sotheby's|language=en}}</ref> The livery is in honor of the back to back wins of Ford at the [[1968 24 Hours of Le Mans|1968]] and [[1969 24 Hours of Le Mans]] by the GT40 Mk I.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right;"
|+ Ford GT, US sales and world production totals, 2004–2006
!rowspan=2|Year
!colspan=13|Reported US Sales
!rowspan=2|Production
|-
!Jan!!Feb!!Mar!!Apr!!May!!Jun!!Jul!!Aug!!Sep!!Oct!!Nov!!Dec!!Total
|-
| 2005 || 7 || 4 || 44 || 70 || 117 || 150 || 91 || 113 || 176 || 165 || 157 || 208 || 1,302 || 2,027
|-
| 2006 || 157 || 194 || 204 || 157 || 178 || 185 || 147 || 143 || 133 || 102 || 261 || 58 || 1,919 || 2,011
|- style="font-weight:bold"
| colspan=13|Grand Total || 3,221 || 4,038
|}

=== Sales and marketing ===
[[File:2005 Ford Gt (73530317).jpeg|left|thumb|Ford GT (rear view)]]
When the Ford GT was first announced, the demand outpaced supply, and the cars initially sold for premium prices. The first private sale of Ford's new mid-engine sports car was completed on August 4, 2004, when former [[Microsoft]] executive [[Jon Shirley]] took delivery of his Midnight Blue 2005 Ford GT.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=18864 |title=Living legend comes to life as Ford delivers first production 2005 Ford GT |publisher=Media.ford.com |date=August 4, 2004 |access-date=June 29, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005092102/http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=18864 |archive-date=October 5, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Shirley earned the right to purchase the first production Ford GT (chassis #10) at a charity auction at the Pebble Beach ''Concours d'Elegance'' Auction after bidding over US$557,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022580&src=Home&pos=EditLead |title=Ford GT Delivery – MSN Autos |publisher=Autos.msn.com |date=February 22, 2010 |access-date=June 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529075532/http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022580&src=Home&pos=EditLead |archive-date=May 29, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

A few other early cars sold for as much as a US$100,000 premium over the suggested retail price of US$139,995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=17670|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070807001135/http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=17670|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-08-07|title=Ford Motor Company – Press Release – 2005 Ford GT will deliver 550 horsepower in production trim}}</ref> Optional equipment available included a [[McIntosh Laboratory|McIntosh]] sound system, racing stripes, painted brake calipers, and [[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] forged alloy wheels adding US$13,500 to the MSRP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2005-ford-gt-2.htm |title=2005 Ford GT Prices & Equipment – Consumer Guide Automotive |publisher=Consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com |access-date=June 29, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822175909/http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2005-ford-gt-2.htm |archive-date=August 22, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
[[File:REDFORDGT.jpg|alt=Ford GT (front view)|left|thumb|Ford GT (front view)]]
[[File:REDFORDGT2wik.jpg|alt=Ford GT rear view|thumb|Ford GT (rear view)]]

=== Performance and engineering ===
[[File:Ford GT interior.jpg|right|thumb|The center tunnel of the Ford GT is made from two aluminum extrusions [[friction stir welding|friction stir welded]] to a bent aluminum sheet and houses the fuel tank]]

The Ford GT features many technologies unique at its time including a [[Superplastic forming|superplastic]]-formed frame, aluminum body panels, roll-bonded floor panels, a [[Friction stir welding|friction stir welded]] center tunnel, covered by a magnesium center console, a "[[Fuel tank#Ship in a bottle|ship-in-a-bottle]]" gas tank, a capless fuel filler system, one-piece panels, and an aluminum engine cover with a one-piece [[Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer|carbon fiber]] inner panel.

Brakes are four-piston aluminum [[Brembo]] calipers with cross-drilled and vented rotors at all four corners. When the rear canopy is opened, the rear suspension components and engine are visible.

The 5.4&nbsp;L [[Longitudinal engine|longitudinal]] [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|rear mounted]] [[Ford Modular engine#5.4 L|Modular V8 engine]] is an all-[[aluminum alloy]] engine with an [[Eaton Corporation|Eaton]] 2300 [[Rotary-screw compressor#Superchargers|Lysholm screw-type supercharger]]. It features a forged rotating assembly housed in an aluminum block designed specifically for the car. A [[dry sump]] oiling system is employed, allowing the engine to sit low in the car's frame. The [[Overhead camshaft#Dual overhead camshaft|DOHC]] [[Multi-valve#Four-valve cylinder head|4 valves]] per cylinder heads are a revision of the [[Ford Mustang SVT Cobra#1999-2001|2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R]] cylinder heads (with slightly increased wall casting thickness in the exhaust port). The [[camshaft]]s have unique specifications, with more lift and duration than those found in the Shelby GT500. Power output is {{convert|550|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm and {{convert|500|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,500 rpm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2006/ford/gt/specifications.html |title=2006 Ford GT Specifications &#124; Used '06 Ford GT Specs at Automobile Magazine |publisher=Automobilemag.com |date=2010-12-13 |access-date=2011-08-22}}</ref> A [[Ricardo plc|Ricardo]] 6-speed [[manual transmission]] is fitted featuring a helical [[limited-slip differential]]. ''[[Car and Driver]]'' tested the GT in January 2004 and recorded a 0-{{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 3.3 seconds.

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'''Performance:'''
[[File:2005 Ford GT coupe (8452005269).jpg|thumb|The 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine]]
*Top speed: {{convert|205|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
*{{convert|1/4|mi|m|0}}: 11.8 seconds
*{{convert|0-100|km/h|mph|abbr=on|order=flip}}: 3.8 seconds
*{{convert|0-200|km/h|mph|abbr=on|order=flip}}: 12.3 seconds
*{{convert|0-300|km/h|mph|abbr=on|order=flip}}: 44.3 seconds
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===Fuel consumption===
The [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] mileage estimate for the GT is {{convert|12|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} in city driving, and {{convert|19|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} in highway cruising, for a combined {{convert|14|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}}.<ref>[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/20475.shtml Gas Mileage of 2005 Ford GT] fueleconomy.gov</ref>

=== Standing mile speed record ===
Modified versions of the Ford GT have established several speed records, including the standing mile. One modified version broke the record for fastest street legal vehicle (the vehicle used in the record run is street legal and registered for road use in the U.S.A)<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://doubleapex.co.za/2-000-kw-ford-badd-gt-is-worlds-fastest-video/#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20Badd%20GT%20has,kW%20(2%20700%20bhp). | title=2 000 kW Ford Badd GT is World's Fastest &#91;video&#93; | date=December 15, 2022 }}</ref> achieved by a highly modified twin turbo version of the original 5.4-liter V8 rated at approximately {{convert|2500|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} with a top speed of {{convert|310.8|mph|kph|1|abbr=on}} at Space Florida launch and landing facility.<ref name="auto"/>

=== Ford GTX1 ===
[[File:2005 Ford GTX-1 number 2 in Red, front left.jpg|thumb|left|The second Ford GTX1 built]]

The Ford GTX1 is an aftermarket roadster iteration of the Ford GT introduced by the company at the 2005 [[SEMA (association)|SEMA Show]]. The car was built by Mark Gerisch, owner of Genaddi Design Group from Green Bay, Wisconsin with assistance from Ford. Kip Ewing, a development engineer who had been involved in the development of the GT and conceived the idea, supervised the project. The resulting chassis is ten percent less stiff than the standard GT.

The design was inspired by the open top GT40 which was conceived in the 1960s. The car had a modified engine cover, modified doors (with roof portions removed) and a central removable roof bar. Two roof pieces could be installed and removed when the roof bar was installed making the car a T-top, a canvas roof panel would be installed when the roof bar was removed. The car had headrests inspired from the [[Porsche Carrera GT]].

The car received a positive response at the show and customers urged Ford to build this version of the GT but the end of the production of the GT in the forthcoming year meant that it would be expensive to produce another limited variant of the car. The GTX1 was offered as a kit by the body shop adding US$38,000 to the price of a standard Ford GT. The involvement of Ford in the process meant that the warranty and other obligations on the car were unaltered.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/ford-gtx1-car-news|title=Ford GTX1|date=1 April 2006 |first=Wallace |last=Wyss |publisher=[[Car & Driver]] |access-date=28 November 2018}}</ref>

A total of 100 orders for the GTX1 were received and completed over a two-year planned production period, these including the exact copies of the SEMA show car. Other modifications on the GTX1 included race seats, a customized interior, new Wilwood brakes, a hidden rear bumper and a maximum power increase to {{cvt|700|hp|kW PS|0}}. The GTX1 was featured in various automotive publications along with several reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/06/ford-gtx1-production-comes-to-an-end/ |title=Ford GTX1 production comes to an end |date=6 January 2008 |publisher=Autoblog |access-date=28 November 2018}}</ref>

A specialist [[Sony]] Xplod audio system was fitted to the GTX1.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Ford GT Sony Xplod |url=https://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2005-gtx1_roadster/ |access-date =2023-12-12 | website=www.netcarshow.com/ford/2005-gtx1_roadster/}}</ref>

==Second generation (2017–2022)==
{{Infobox automobile
| image       = 2018 Ford GT.jpg
| caption     = The 2018 Ford GT on display at the [[Chicago Auto Show#2018|2018 Chicago Auto Show]]
| name        = Second generation
| aka         = 
| production  = December 2016 – December 2022 (1,350 units planned)<ref name="motor1">[https://www.motor1.com/news/272636/ford-gt-production-extended-2022/ Ford GT Production Extended, Will Add 350 More Cars Through 2022] - Christopher Smith, motor1, 28 October 2018</ref>
| model_years = 2017–2022
| assembly    = Canada: [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]], [[Ontario, Canada|Ontario]] ([[Multimatic]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ford-turns-to-ontario-s-multimatic-to-make-gt-concept-car-1.2956454|title=Ford turns to Ontario's Multimatic to make GT concept car|date=February 13, 2015|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>
| predecessor = 
| successor   = 
| class       = 
| designer    = [[Chris Svensson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/amp22520142/chris-svensson-designer-of-the-ford-gt-has-died/|title=Chris Svensson, Designer of the Ford GT, Has Died|author=Bob Sorokanich|date=July 23, 2018|publisher=Road and Track magazine|access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref>
| body_style   = 2-door [[coupé]]
| powerout     = {{ubl|
{{convert|647|–|660|hp|0|abbr=on}} (GT)
|{{convert|700|hp|0|abbr=on}} (GT Mk II)
}}
| engine       = 3.5 L [[twin-turbocharged]] [[Ford EcoBoost engine#3.5 L (D35; second generation)|''Ford EcoBoost'' V6]]
| transmission = 7-speed ''[[Getrag#transaxles|Getrag 7DCL750]]'' ([[PowerShift]]) [[dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch]]
| wheelbase    = {{convert|106.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length       = {{convert|187.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width        = {{convert|78.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height       = {{convert|43.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight       = {{ubl|
{{convert|3354|lbs|kg|abbr=on|0}}<ref name="MT specs">{{cite web|url=http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/gt/2017/2017-ford-gt-first-test-review/|title=2017 Ford GT First Test: The Price of Priceless|date=January 21, 2018|work=motortrend.com}}</ref> (GT)
|{{convert|3154|lbs|kg|abbr=on|0}} (GT Mk II)
}}
| doors        = [[Butterfly doors|Butterfly]]
}}

At the [[North American International Auto Show#2015|2015 North American International Auto Show]] and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game ''[[Forza Motorsport 6]]'', the second-generation Ford GT was shown to the public with plans for production in 2016, after a decade-old hiatus from the first generation. The car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the [[1966 24 Hours of Le Mans]] and competed successfully in the [[2016 24 Hours of Le Mans]] to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LM GTE-Pro class, taking 1st and 3rd in class.

=== Development ===
The development of the second generation GT at Ford was a very secretive operation–according to design director [[Chris Svensson]], "a handful of twelve people, including some key engineers, had access to the [design studio]".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/inside-ford-gts-secret-design-bunker|title=Inside the Ford GT's Secret Design Bunker|last=Rix|first=Jack|website=Top Gear|date=January 20, 2016 }}</ref> This secrecy was maintained inside Ford and to the press until its 2015 unveiling at the North American Auto Show.

The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, which was closely related to the ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful [[24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]] race car.<ref name=":0" /> Low drag and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, and this drove designers to pursue a 'teardrop profile' as often seen in [[Le Mans Prototype|LMP1 cars]]. The powertrain of the new GT, therefore, became a secondary criterion to the external design and aerodynamic performance of the car. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's [[Ford EcoBoost engine|EcoBoost V6]] engine due to the degree of freedom that the compact engine gave designers.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/story/ford-gt-return-glory-debord/|title=Inside Ford's Top-Secret Campaign to Remake the Iconic GT|last=Debord|first=Matthew|date=2017-06-09|magazine=Wired}}</ref>

The intent behind the design was for the overall look of the second generation GT to be recognizable as a part of the GT line, which meant, for example, a cut back front nose piece, circular tail lights, and raised twin exhaust pipes.<ref name=":0" /> There was no explicit requirement for luxury or practicality in the design of the road car, which is the reason behind the car's negligible cargo space and spartan interior. The interior seating position was fixed to provide additional space for the bodywork and teardrop exterior shape.

=== Overview ===
Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT is only offered as a 2-door coupe with the [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|mid-rear layout]], for the purpose of improved stability by keeping the center of gravity near the middle. The new GT's weight distribution is 43% front and 57% rear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/76658/2016-ford-gt-specs-revealed-via-forza-motorsport-6-video-game/|title=2016 Ford GT Specs Revealed Via "Forza Motorsport 6" Video Game?|last=Klein|first=Jonathon|date=2015-09-15|website=motor1.com}}</ref> Unlike the first generation car, the new GT has [[butterfly doors]] that no longer include a piece integrated into the roof.

==== Powertrain ====
[[File:Ford GT engine compartment -- 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit (39446082370).jpg|left|thumb|Engine compartment showing the EcoBoost V6]]

The car is powered by a {{convert|3496|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} [[twin-turbocharged]] [[Ford EcoBoost engine#3.5 L (D35; second generation)|Ford EcoBoost V6 engine]] rated at {{convert|647|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} and {{convert|550|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque.<ref name="foxnews">[https://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017-ford-gt-confirmed-with-647-hp-216-mph-top-speed 2017 Ford GT confirmed with 647 hp, 216 mph top speed] - Viknesh Vijayenthiran, [[Fox News]], 25 January 2017</ref> For the 2020 model year and beyond, this power output rating was increased to {{convert|660|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1127021_2020-ford-gt-liquid-carbon-may-be-gone-as-quickly-as-it-arrived|title=2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon may be gone as quickly as it arrived|last=Cole|first=Aaron|date=2020-02-07|website=Motor Authority}}</ref> The engine shares many components with the [[Ford F-Series (thirteenth generation)|F-150]]'s 3.5&nbsp;L V6 engine including the cylinder heads, block and dual fuel system. Notable differences include larger turbochargers, an aluminum intake manifold, a custom dry sump lubrication system, unique camshafts and higher strength rotating and timing drive components.

The engine is paired to a [[Getrag#Transaxles|Getrag ''7DCL750'']] 7-speed [[dual-clutch transmission]].

==== Chassis for 2020 ====
Underpinning the new GT is a carbon fiber [[Monocoque#Road vehicles|monocoque]] bolted to aluminum front and rear [[subframe]]s covered in carbon fiber body panels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1108496_2017-ford-gt-preview|title=2017 Ford GT preview|last=Bell|first=Kirk|date=2017-01-23|website=Road & Track}}</ref> The windshield of the vehicle is made of [[Gorilla Glass]] manufactured by [[Corning Inc.|Corning]], which is also used for manufacturing smartphone screens.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Ford's GT's windshield will be Gorilla Glass, just like your smartphone screen|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/15/10235542/ford-gt-windshield-gorilla-glass|date=15 December 2015|access-date=16 December 2015|website=theverge.com|publisher=The Verge}}</ref> The Gorilla Glass is used to reduce the weight of the vehicle by allowing for a thinner windscreen with the same strength as a normal glass windscreen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ford GT to Use Weight-Saving Gorilla Glass Windshield|url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-gt-to-use-weight-saving-gorilla-glass-windshield/|website=Mortortrend.com|publisher=The Enthusiast Network|date=15 December 2015|access-date=16 December 2015}}</ref> The GT employs a four-stage external dry sump oil pump and has an oil capacity of {{convert|15.3|USqt|L}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://performance.ford.com/content/dam/fordracing/enthusiasts/Media%20Room/2017/01/2017_GT_Tech_Specs.pdf|title=2017 GT Tech Specs|work=Ford|type=pdf|access-date=11 February 2020}}</ref>

==== Suspension ====
The new GT uses a [[Pull-rod suspension|pushrod suspension]] system, which move the primary components of the suspension inboard and provide space for the large aerodynamic elements in the bodywork of the car.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a31821/the-wild-engineering-that-gives-the-ford-gt-two-suspensions-at-once/|title=The Wild Engineering That Gives the Ford GT Two Suspensions at Once|last=Sorokanich|first=Bob|date=2018-01-03|website=Road & Track}}</ref> The suspension is hydraulically adjustable, and the ride height can drop from {{Convert|120|mm|in||abbr=|order=flip}} in comfort mode to {{Convert|70|mm|in||abbr=|order=flip}} in Track or Vmax modes.<ref name=":1" /> These drive modes also dynamically adjust the dampening component of the suspension, which consists of two springs stacked in series. In Track and Vmax modes, one of these springs is completely locked to increase the overall [[Spring (device)#Hooke's law|spring rate]] of the system. The car also has a front-axle lifting system for clearing road obstacles and steep entry angles.

==== Wheels ====
[[File:Ford GT at the New York International Auto Show NYIAS (40611962834).jpg|thumb|Optional carbon fiber wheels]]

The new GT is the second Ford vehicle to feature optional carbon fiber wheels, after the [[Shelby Mustang#GT350R|Shelby Mustang GT350R]]. In addition to improved strength and rigidity, these wheels weigh {{convert|2|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} less than their forged aluminum counterparts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15347343/theyre-the-wheel-deal-ford-gt-to-offer-carbon-fiber-wheels/|title=They're the Wheel Deal: Ford GT to Offer Carbon-Fiber Wheels|last=Fink|first=Greg|date=2016-05-17|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> The wheels have a diameter of 20 inches at the front and rear, and come equipped with [[Michelin]] Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with codes of 245/35 R 20 for the front and 325/30 R 20 for the rear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/tire/2018/2563970/ford_gt.html|title=2018 Ford GT tire and wheel sizes|website=Automobile Catalog}}</ref> The brakes are ventilated [[Ceramic matrix composite|carbon-ceramic]] discs made by [[Brembo]], with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fordauthority.com/2017/07/the-ford-gts-high-tech-brembo-brakes-feature-spotlight/|title=The Ford GT's High-Tech Brembo Brakes: Feature Spotlight|last=Brzozowski|first=Aaron|date=2017-07-18|website=Ford Authority}}</ref>

==== Aerodynamics ====
[[File:Edmonton Motor Show 2017 (34103928031).jpg|thumb|Rear view of flying buttresses and extended spoiler|alt=|left]]

The most prominent exterior features of the new GT are the open airflow tunnels built into the rear fenders of the car, referred to as the '[[flying buttress]]es'. These large aerodynamic elements, enabled by the compact V6 engine and pushrod suspension design, channel air around the teardrop-shaped cockpit over the rear spoiler for increased downforce.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/heres-how-ford-gts-aero-works#1|title=Here's how the Ford GT's aero works|date=2017-02-09|website=TopGear}}</ref> The front end of the GT features a [[Ford GT40|GT40]]-inspired cutaway nose and vents in the hood that pass oncoming air over the top of the car. The rear features a large [[Diffuser (automotive)|diffuser]] and hollow circular tail lights that expel air taken in by vents built into the flying buttresses.

The active rear spoiler of the GT can adjust and adapt to different driving conditions and modes 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 vertical to help stop the car under heavy braking.<ref name=":2" />

=== Performance ===
The GT has a claimed top speed of {{convert|216|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}, and has a power to weight ratio of {{convert|0.43|hp|kW|2|abbr=on}} per kilogram. In steady-state cornering on a skidpad, the GT can achieve 1.11 g of lateral acceleration, and the car is capable of braking from {{convert|70|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}} to a stop in {{convert|145|ft|m|0|abbr=on}}. Independent acceleration figures are provided below.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15716810/ford-gt-full-test-of-the-blue-oval-supercar-review/|title=Ford GT Full Test: La Ford in La France!|last=Duff|first=Mike|date=2018-01-21|website=Car and Driver}}</ref>

* {{convert|1/4|mi|m|0}}: 10.8 seconds at {{convert|134|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}
* 0-{{convert|60|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}: 3.0 seconds
* 0-{{convert|100|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}: 6.2 seconds
* 0-{{convert|130|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}: 10.1 seconds
* 0-{{convert|150|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}: 14.5 seconds
* 0-{{convert|170|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}: 21.4 seconds

At the [[Willow Springs International Raceway]], ''[[Motor Trend]]'' test driver [[Randy Pobst]] achieved a [[hot lap]] time of 1:23.69 in a 2017 GT, which at the time made it the fourth-fastest road car tested between the [[Porsche 918 Spyder|2015 Porsche 918 Spyder]] (1:23.54) and the [[Porsche 991#911 Turbo, Turbo S and Turbo S Exclusive Series (2016–2019)|2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S]] (1:24.26).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/gt/2017/2017-ford-gt-first-test-review/|title=2017 Ford GT First Test: The Price of Priceless|last=Evans|first=Scott|date=2018-01-22|website=Motor Trend}}</ref> After suffering from mechanical issues during an earlier test by automotive magazine ''[[Car and Driver]]'', racing driver [[Billy Johnson (racing driver)|Billy Johnson]] set a lap time around [[Virginia International Raceway]] of 2:38.62 in a 2017 GT. This places it third overall in Car and Driver's testing history at the circuit, after the [[Chevrolet Corvette (C7)#ZR1|2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1]] (2:37.3) and the [[Porsche 911 GT2#991 generation|2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach]] (2:37.8).

=== Production ===
Production began in December 2016 and is scheduled to continue through 2022, with a planned production rate of one car per day at [[Multimatic]]'s low-volume assembly facility in Markham, Ontario, Canada.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.multimatic.com/showcase/ford-gt-deliveries/ |title=Ford GT Deliveries Begin &#124; Multimatic Inc. - Global Automotive Supplier |website=www.multimatic.com |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012202830/http://www.multimatic.com/showcase/ford-gt-deliveries/ |archive-date=12 October 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Approximately two hundred 2017 and 2018 year production cars were recalled to fix potential hydraulic leaking and fire risk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/269258/ford-gt-recalled-fire-risk/|title = 2017-2018 Ford GT Recalled for Hydraulic Leak, Fire Risk}}</ref> The cars produced for the 2017 and 2018 model years are allocated through [[Ford Performance]]'s vehicle allocation process. The cars produced for the 2019 model year were primarily for buyers unsuccessful in the initial selection process, and the cars produced for the 2020 model year were for new customers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a31284/new-ford-gt-production-begins-december-2016/|title=Ford Will Build One GT Per Day From December 2016 to October 2020|date=2016-10-24|newspaper=Road & Track|access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref>

==== 2020 model year update ====
For the 2020 model year, the Ford GT received an update that introduced several mechanical upgrades and new special editions. The 3.5&nbsp;L EcoBoost V6 was uprated at {{convert|660|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} due to gallery-cooled pistons and more powerful [[ignition coil]]s.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/06/2020-ford-gt-update/|title=2020 Ford GT gets more power, full carbon fiber body in surprise update|last=Palmer|first=Zac|date=2020-02-06|website=Autoblog}}</ref> New engine tuning also results in a 'broader torque band' according to Ford, although peak torque output remains unchanged. The updated GT also comes standard with a new titanium exhaust system developed by [[Akrapovič]], which saves {{convert|9|lb|kg|abbr=on|0}} over the original exhaust.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newatlas.com/automotive/liquid-carbon-ford-gt-2020/|title=Feast your eyes on the new "Liquid Carbon" Ford GT|last=Blain|first=Loz|date=2020-02-06|website=New Atlas}}</ref> The suspension stiffness in Track mode has also been further increased, and cooling airflow into the flying buttresses has been improved by new vent design in this updated model.<ref name=":3" />

==== Special editions ====
[[File:2018 Ford GT (25437330737).jpg|thumb|'67 Heritage Edition (2018)]]
[[File:Ford GT (2nd generation) coupes Motorworld Munich 1X7A0028.jpg|thumb|'66 Heritage Edition (2021)]]

There have been a number of special edition series for the new GT, often involving unique liveries, materials, or interior changes. These special editions include:

* '''Competition Series (2017–2018):''' The closest one can get to the car that won the 2016 Le Mans, with all optional carbon fiber parts fitted, with interior weight savings from deletion of A/C, radio hardware, and storage bins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a32721/ford-gt-competition-series/|title=The "Lightweight" Ford GT Competition Series Still Weighs More Than 3000 Pounds|last=Perkins|first=Chris|date=2017-02-23|website=Road & Track}}</ref>
* '''<nowiki/>'66 Heritage Edition (2017):''' Matte or metallic black paint with #2 graphics to honor the winning GT40 Mk II at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
* '''<nowiki/>'67 Heritage Edition (2018):''' Race red paint with #1 graphics to honor the winning GT40 Mk IV at the [[1967 24 Hours of Le Mans]].
* '''<nowiki/>'68–'69 Heritage Edition (2019–2020):''' Blue and orange [[Gulf Oil]] livery with #9 (2019) or #6 (2020) graphics to honor the back to back wins at the [[1968 24 Hours of Le Mans|1968]] and [[1969 24 Hours of Le Mans]] by the GT40 Mk I.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2018/08/24/new-2019-ford-gt-heritage-edition-honors-most-famous-paint-schem.html|title=New 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Honors Most Famous Paint Scheme in Motorsports|date=2018-08-24|website=Ford Media Center}}</ref>
*'''<nowiki/>Liquid Carbon (2020):''' Exposed carbon fiber body and wheels for the 2020 model year, at an increased price of US$750,000.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cormack|first=Rachel|date=2020-02-07|title=The New 2020 Ford Liquid Carbon GT Is Here and It Costs $750,000|url=https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/ford-2020-gt-liquid-carbon-model-details-2897970/|website=Robb Report}}</ref>
*'''<nowiki/>'66 Heritage Edition (2021):''' White, red, and carbon exterior with #98 graphics to honor the GT40 Mk II's win at the [[24 Hours of Daytona#Overall winners|1966 24 Hours of Daytona]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Feder|first=Joel|date=2020-08-16|title=2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition honors Ken Miles' 1966 Daytona win, Studio Collection revealed|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1129256_2021-ford-gt-heritage-edition-honors-ken-miles-1966-daytona-win-studio-collection-revealed|website=Motor Authority}}</ref>
* '''<nowiki/>'64 Heritage Edition (2022):''' White with black accents to mimic the livery of the sole remaining GT40 prototype car, the 1964 GT/105.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stoklosa|first=Alexander|date=2021-08-12|title=Ford GT '64 Heritage Edition Goes for the Ol' Prototype Look|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-ford-gt-64-heritage-edition-first-look-review|website=MotorTrend}}</ref>
* '''<nowiki/>Alan Mann Heritage Edition (2022):''' Signature Alan Mann Racing livery in red and gold to tribute to Alan Mann Racing's 1966 Ford GT lightweight experimental prototypes.
* '''<nowiki/>Holman Moody Heritage Edition (2022):''' Gold and red livery to honor the podium-placing Holman Moody GT40 Mk II, chassis no. P/1016.
* '''<nowiki/>LM Edition (2022):''' Painted in Liquid Silver with a choice of either red or blue accents, as tribute to the 2016 Le Mans-winning GT, which wore a red and blue livery.

=== GT Mk II ===
A track-day-only version of the new GT, named the GT Mk II, was launched on 4 July 2019 at the [[Goodwood Festival of Speed]].<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/07/04/limited-edition-ford-gt.html|title=LIMITED-EDITION, TRACK-ONLY FORD GT MK II UNLEASHES THE NEXT LEVEL OF FORD GT SUPERCAR PERFORMANCE|date=2019-07-04|publisher=Ford|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref> The name pays homage to the original GT40 Mk II race car that won the [[1966 24 Hours of Le Mans]].

The GT Mk II features many substantial changes from the road car that increase its capabilities on the track. The 3.5&nbsp;L EcoBoost V6 engine has been tuned and is rated at over {{convert|700|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}}, which is cooled by a roof-mounted air intake and new outboard-mounted [[intercooler]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a28262586/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-pictures-specs-info-price-hp/|title=Celebrate July 4th With the New $1.2-Million 700-HP Track-Only Ford GT Mk II|last=Silvestro|first=Brian|date=2019-07-04|website=Road & Track}}</ref> The removal of the adjustable ride height system and the stripped-out interior reduces the overall weight of the Mk II by about {{convert|200|lbs|kg|0}} over the road car.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28267120/ford-gt-mk-ii-photos-info/|title=The Ford GT Mk II Is a $1.2 Million Track-Only Monster with 700 HP|last=Golson|first=Daniel|date=2019-07-04|website=Car and Driver}}</ref> The active spoiler has been replaced by a much larger fixed wing, which in combination with a larger diffuser and new aerodynamic elements results in a 400% increase in downforce over the road car.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/goodwood-festival-speed-2019/track-only-ps1m-ford-gt-mk-ii|title=This is the track-only, £1m Ford GT Mk II|last=Harrison|first=Tom|date=2019-07-04|website=TopGear}}</ref> The GT Mk II uses smaller 19-inch wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport GT slick racing tires, although it shares the GT's carbon ceramic brakes.<ref name=":4" />

As a result of these changes, the GT Mk II is not street legal. Only 45 will be built, and at a unit price of US$1.2 million it is the most expensive Ford ever sold.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gastelu |first1=Gary |title=You can't drive Ford's first million-dollar car on the street |url=https://www.foxnews.com/auto/you-cant-drive-fords-first-million-dollar-car-on-the-street |website=Fox News |access-date=5 July 2019 |date=28 June 2019}}</ref> The Mk II, however, is not sold by Ford but rather directly to customers by Multimatic, the Canadian manufacturer of all GT cars.<ref name=":4" />

=== GT Mk IV ===
To commemorate Ford's victory at the [[1967 24 Hours of Le Mans]], Ford and Multimatic built another track-only Ford GT inspired by the [[Ford GT40|Ford GT40 Mk IV]], priced at $1.7 million; the car targets more than 800 horsepower as a performance figure. 67 examples will be built by Ford as a final sendoff to the Ford GT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42192121/ford-gt-mk-iv-revealed/|title=2023 Ford GT Mk IV Send-Off Is the Final and Rowdiest Version of All|date=December 9, 2022|website=Car and Driver}}</ref>

==Racing==
===Overview===
The Ford GT has been campaigned in various racing venues. These include:
* A highly modified GT was raced in 2006 and 2007 in [[Super GT|Super GT's]] GT300 class in Japan powered by a 3.5&nbsp;L Ford Zetec-R engine produced by [[Cosworth]] in the mid-1990s for [[Formula One]].<ref>[http://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/sportscar/168819/ford-gt300.html%20Ford%20GT300.html Collins, Sam. "Ford GT300", ''Racecar Engineering'', December 11, 2007]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, retrieved 2009–12–11.</ref>
* [[Matech Concepts]] from Switzerland entered three Ford GTs modified to GT3 class specifications in the [[FIA GT3 European Championship]].<ref>[http://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/sportscar/168818/ford-gt-gt3.html Collins, Sam. "Ford GT GT3", ''Racecar Engineering'', December 11, 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118132232/http://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/sportscar/168818/ford-gt-gt3.html |date=January 18, 2010 }}, retrieved 2009–12–11.</ref> Matech won the Teams title in the 2008 Championship.<ref>[http://gt3europe.com/newsitem.php?key=291 The Ford GT Matech team clinch the title in the FIA GT3 European Championship, 12/12/2008, gt3europe.com] Retrieved 14 August 2018</ref> 
* Atlanta-based Robertson Racing entered a Doran-built Ford GT-R in the [[American Le Mans Series]] GT class (formerly GT2).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fordgttv.com/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012045117/http://www.fordgttv.com/|url-status=dead|title=js3845金沙线路(中国)股份有限公司|archivedate=October 12, 2008|website=www.fordgttv.com}}</ref> The team made its first [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] appearance in 2011, scoring 3rd position overall in the GTE Am Class.
* Black Swan Racing entered a Falken Tires-sponsored Ford GT-R in the GT2 class in the [[American Le Mans Series]] during the 2008 season.
* [[Ford Chip Ganassi Racing]] formerly ran 4 factory-supported LM-spec Ford GT LM GTE-Pro racecars. Two in the [[FIA World Endurance Championship]] under the [[LM GTE|LM GTE-Pro]] class during the 2016, 2017, & 2018–19 seasons and two in the [[WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]] in the GTLM class during the 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019 seasons. At the end of the 2019 season, Ganassi announced that it would end their factory race program with Ford after four years.

===First generation===

====Ford GT GT1====
[[File:Ford GT1 Marc VDS Racing Team 40 Silverstone 2011.jpg|thumb|left|A Ford GT1 in the [[FIA GT1 World Championship]] (Silverstone, 2011)]]

The Ford GT GT1 is a racing version of the Ford GT developed by [[Matech Concepts]] to comply with [[Group GT1|FIA GT1]] rules. The official race debut of the Ford GT1 coincided with the kick-off of the [[2009 FIA GT Championship season]] in Silverstone. For the [[2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season]] four cars were built and fielded by two teams: [[Matech Competition]] and [[Marc VDS Racing Team]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.endurance-info.com/classic/article/101090-ascott-collection-vend-une-ford-gt-gt1-ex-matech-competition|title=Ascott Collection vend une Ford GT (GT1) ex-Matech Competition|website=Endurance Info}}</ref> Three cars competed in the [[2010 24 Hours of Le Mans]] race, with two (the number 70 car run by the Marc VDS Racing Team and the number 61 car run by [[Matech|Matech Concepts]]) retiring early on. The third car retired later in the race. For the [[2011 FIA GT1 World Championship season]], Matech left the series which left Marc VDS running the four cars during the season, two under the Marc VDS Racing Team name and the other two cars under the name of Belgian Racing.

====Ford GT GT3====
[[File:Blancpain Endurance Series - Ford GT - 003.jpg|left|thumb|Ford GT GT3]]

The Ford GT was also homologated for the FIA GT3 rules by Matech Concepts. The Ford GT GT3 was involved in numerous championships including the [[FIA GT3 European Championship]], [[FIA GT1 World Championship]], [[Blancpain Endurance Series]], and others. The GT3 version is slower than the GT1 version (rated at around {{convert|500|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} instead of {{convert|600|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}) and features different bodywork.

{{Clear}}

===Second generation===
{{Infobox racing car
| Car_name = Ford GT (LM GTE-Pro)
| Image = [[File:Chip Ganassi Ford GT Mücke Silverstone 2018.jpg|250px]]
| caption = The #66 Ford GT [[LM GTE|LM GTE-Pro]], which competed at the [[6 Hours of Silverstone]] from 2018
| Category = [[WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|Weathertech SportsCar]] [[LM GTE|GTLM]] and [[FIA World Endurance Championship|World Endurance Championship]] [[LM GTE|LM GTE-Pro]]
| Constructor = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ford Performance]]
| Designer = [[Chris Svensson]] (styling)
| Predecessor = 
| Successor = [[Ford Mustang GT3|Ford Mustang GT3 (S650)]] ([[Group GT3|LM GT3]])
| Team = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Ford Chip Ganassi Racing|Ford Chip Ganassi Team USA]] ([[WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|IMSA SC]])<br />{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ford Chip Ganassi Racing|Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK]] joint venture with [[Multimatic Motorsports]] ([[FIA World Endurance Championship|FIA WEC]])<!-- Subject to change and update from imsa.com and fiawec.com -->
| Drivers = {{unbulleted list|
{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joey Hand]]
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Dirk Müller (racing driver)|Dirk Müller]]
|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Sébastien Bourdais]]
|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Ryan Briscoe]]
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Richard Westbrook]]
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Stefan Mücke]]
|{{flagicon|NZL}} [[Scott Dixon]]
|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Olivier Pla]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Billy Johnson (racing driver)|Billy Johnson]]
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Andy Priaulx]]
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Harry Tincknell]]
|{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Marino Franchitti]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Tony Kanaan]]
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Pipo Derani]]<!-- Subject to change and update from imsa.com and fiawec.com -->
}}
| Technical ref = <!-- <ref name=tech>Insert formatted reference</ref> -->
| Chassis = [[Carbon-fibre]] monocoque with safety roll cage
| Front suspension = Unequal length double wishbone with pushrod-actuated torsion bars and Multimatic DSSV dampers
| Rear suspension = As front
| Battery = Braille AGM (13 volts)
| Length = {{convert|4763|mm|in ft|0|abbr=on}}
| Width = {{convert|2045|mm|in ft|0|abbr=on}}
| Height = {{convert|1030|mm|in ft|0|abbr=on}}
| Wheelbase = {{convert|2710|mm|in ft|0|abbr=on}}
| Track = 
| Engine name = [[Ford EcoBoost engine#3.5 L (D35; second generation)|Ford EcoBoost D35]]
| Capacity = {{convert|3.5|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}
| Configuration = [[V6 engine|V6]] 60°
| Turbo/NA = [[twin-turbocharged]],
| Engine position = [[MR layout|mid-engine]], longitudinally-mounted
| Power = Over {{convert|500|PS|Hp kW|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|500|Nm|ftlbf|abbr=on}} torque
| Gearbox name = [[Ricardo plc|Ricardo]]
| Gears = 6-speed
| Type = sequential [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]] paddle shift
| Differential = Limited slip ramp/plate differential
| Weight = {{convert|1200|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} excluding driver, fluids and fuel; {{convert|1310|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} including driver, fluids and fuel
| Brakes = Six piston front Brembo calipers. Four piston rear Brembo calipers. Vented Brembo discs
| Fuel = VP Racing Fuels MS100 RON unleaded 80% + Ethanol E20 20% (IMSA SportsCar)/[[Shell V-Power]] LM24 98 RON unleaded (WEC and Le Mans 24 Hours (2016-2017))/[[Total S.A.|Total Excellium LM24]] 98 RON unleaded 80% + Ethanol E20 (WEC and Le Mans 24 Hours (2018-2019))
| Lubricants = [[Castrol|Castrol EDGE SUPERCAR]]
| Tyres = {{unbulleted list
|[[Michelin]] Pilot Sport
|[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] wheels
}}
| Debut = {{unbulleted list
|[[2016 24 Hours of Daytona]] (IMSA)
|[[2016 6 Hours of Silverstone]] (WEC)
}}
| Races = 44 (IMSA)<br />26 (WEC)<!-- Subject to change and update from imsa.com and fiawec.com -->
| Wins = 13 (IMSA)<br />6 (WEC)<!-- Subject to change and update from imsa.com and fiawec.com -->
| Cons_champ = 1 (IMSA 2018)
| Drivers_champ = 0
}}

====Ford GT LM GTE-Pro by Ford Chip Ganassi Racing====
On 12 June 2015, at Le Mans, it was announced that Ford will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016 with a factory-supported, four-car effort operating as Ford Chip Ganassi Racing with the LM-spec Ford GT LM GTE-Pro.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fordgt.fordpresskits.com/|title=Ford GT returns to Le Mans 2016|website=Ford GT returns to Le Mans 2016|access-date=2016-03-16}}</ref> The [[Ford Chip Ganassi Racing]] cars campaigned in both the [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]] [[WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]] and the [[FIA World Endurance Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/multimatic-playing-major-role-in-ford-gt-program/|title=Multimatic Playing Major Role in Ford GT Program - Sportscar365|website=sportscar365.com|date=June 15, 2015 |access-date=2016-03-16}}</ref> The car debuted at the 2016 [[24 Hours of Daytona]] on January 30–31 finishing seventh and ninth in class.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/files/event-weekends/2016/emedit_event_weekend/em_rolex_24_at_daytona/2016_iwsc_rolex24_officialresults.pdf|title=Rolex 24 at Daytona: Official Race Report|website=Official Results: Rolex 24 at Daytona|publisher=International Motor Sports Association|access-date=March 16, 2016|archive-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305014419/http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/files/event-weekends/2016/emedit_event_weekend/em_rolex_24_at_daytona/2016_iwsc_rolex24_officialresults.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On June 19, 2016, the #68 Ford GT of Ford Chip Ganassi Racing finished first at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the [[LM GTE|LM GTE-Pro]] class; the victory marked fifty years after Ford won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966, where they came first, second, and third with the GT40.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2016/06/19/ford-wins-le-mans/86111308/|title=Ford GT wins at Le Mans, first since 1980|website=Detroit News|access-date=2016-06-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=FORD WINS LE MANS!|url=https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/06/19/ford-wins-le-mans.html|website=media.ford|publisher=Ford Motor Company|access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref> In the 2016 [[6 Hours of Fuji]] and the [[6 Hours of Shanghai]], both the Ford GT's finished 1–2 at both races, the #67 winning both and the #66 coming second in both.

In the opening WEC race at Silverstone, the #67 Ford GT took victory.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/door-issues-decide-which-ford-wins-894980/?s=1|title=Ford battles door issues to grab Silverstone WEC win|website=Motorsport.com|date=April 16, 2017 |access-date=2017-06-21}}</ref> Two races later, on June 19, 2017, the #67 Ford GT of Ford Chip Ganassi Racing finished runner up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the [[LM GTE|LM GTE-Pro]] class; this time fifty years after the second Le Mans Race win in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/final-lap-of-le-mans-gte-battle-like-a-movie-tincknell-920439/|title=Final lap of Le Mans GTE battle "like a movie" - Tincknell|website=Motorsport.com|date=June 19, 2017 |access-date=2017-06-21}}</ref>

===== List of race victories =====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!No.
!Event
!Circuit
!Series
|-
| rowspan="6" |2016
|1
|[[2016 Monterey Grand Prix|Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca|Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca]]
|[[2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|IMSA]]
|-
|2
|[[2016 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans]]
|{{Flagicon|France}} [[Circuit de la Sarthe|Circuit de La Sarthe]]
|[[2016 FIA World Endurance Championship|WEC]]
|-
|3
|[[2016 6 Hours of The Glen|Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Watkins Glen International]]
|IMSA
|-
|4
|[[2016 SportsCar Grand Prix|Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|Canada}} [[Canadian Tire Motorsport Park]]
|IMSA
|-
|5
|[[2016 6 Hours of Fuji|6 Hours of Fuji]]
|{{Flagicon|Japan}} [[Fuji Speedway]]
|WEC
|-
|6
|[[2016 6 Hours of Shanghai|6 Hours of Shanghai]]
|{{Flagicon|China PR}} [[Shanghai International Circuit]]
|WEC
|-
| rowspan="4" |2017
|7
|[[2017 24 Hours of Daytona|Rolex 24 at Daytona]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Daytona International Speedway]]
|[[2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|IMSA]]
|-
|8
|[[2017 6 Hours of Silverstone|6 Hours of Silverstone]]
|{{Flagicon|UK}} [[Silverstone Circuit]]
|[[2017 FIA World Endurance Championship|WEC]]
|-
|9
|[[2017 Continental Tire Road Race Showcase|Continental Tire Road Race Showcase]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Road America]]
|IMSA
|-
|10
|[[2017 6 Hours of Shanghai|6 Hours of Shanghai]]
|{{Flagicon|China PR}} Shanghai International Circuit
|WEC
|-
| rowspan="6" |2018
|11
|[[2018 24 Hours of Daytona|Rolex 24 at Daytona]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} Daytona International Speedway
|[[2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|IMSA]]
|-
|12
|[[2018 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps|6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps]] 
|{{Flagicon|Belgium}} [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]]
|[[2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship|WEC]]
|-
|13
|[[2018 6 Hours of The Glen|Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} Watkins Glen International
|IMSA
|-
|14
|[[2018 SportsCar Grand Prix|Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|Canada}} Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
|IMSA
|-
|15
|[[2018 Northeast Grand Prix|Northeast Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Lime Rock Park]]
|IMSA
|-
|16
|[[2018 Continental Tire Road Race Showcase|Continental Tire Road Race Showcase]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} Road America
|IMSA
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
|17
|[[2019 Northeast Grand Prix|Northeast Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} Lime Rock Park
|[[2019 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship|IMSA]]
|-
|18
|[[2019 Road Race Showcase at Road America|IMSA Road Race Showcase]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} Road America
|IMSA
|-
|19
|[[2019 Monterey Grand Prix|IMSA Monterey Grand Prix]]
|{{Flagicon|USA}} WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
|IMSA
|}

==See also==
* [[Galpin GTR1]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category}}
* {{official website}}
* [http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0303_2005_ford_gt/ Motor Trend GT Report] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014045157/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0303_2005_ford_gt/ |date=October 14, 2007 }}
* [http://racing.ford.com/home.html Ford GT racing team]

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