The gt40 broke ferraris streak in 1966 and went on to win the next three annual races. Ford went on to repeat its victory at le mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969. This is only the second holman moody street car prototype ever up for sale. We take the ford gt to the le mans circuit in france, plus log full test numbers. The level of competition is going to be incredibly high in wec and i cant wait to race. Everything we know about fords supercar auto express. Safety and driverassistance features the ford gt is a lowvolume, ultrahighperformance model, so its not crashtested by either agency that conducts these evaluations.
An active rear spoiler responds to both vehicle speed and driver input, and will adjust its height and angle as needed. The ford gt supercar gets a 638bhp twinturbocharged v6, can do 216mph. Finally, we get to see what the ford gt is capable ofyeah, its pretty sick. Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 060 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american. Shelby gt350 mustang will be featured in the january 2016 issue of car and driver, as well as on. Dixon also took a class podium at le mans in 2016 in the gt above. Thats a good chunk more power than my personal 2019 ford gt carbon series offers 647 hp, and the ford gt mark ii is over 300 pounds lighter. Ford gt destroys lightning lap record detroit news. The mk iis victory was the first win for an american manufacturer in a major european race since jimmy murphys triumph with duesenberg at. This mustang was built as a followup to the now cult status tdf mustang from 2014. Chevrolet camaro zl1 1le hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car and driver duration.
Its been rumored about and speculated on for months, but now we know its real. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2016 ford mustang 2dr fastback gt premium at u. Its a huge honour for me to represent ford, the ford gt is a very special car and it is a privilege for me to drive it. The gt40 effort was launched by ford motor company to win longdistance sports car races against ferrari, which won every 24 hours of le mans race from 1960 to 1965. Ford and chip ganassi racing have announced their new lineup of drivers.
The teardrop shape of the ford gt is the result of extensive work in the wind tunnel. Even fords own gt racing drivers had to apply for the car. Shop 2016 ford shelby gt350 vehicles for sale at cars. Amg gt s, m4 gts, shelby gt350r, and 570s mercedesamg gt s, bmw m4 gts, ford mustang shelby gt350r, mclaren 570s see all 63 photos.
Ford gt race car, 2016 rolex 24 at daytona productionintent ford gt, 2016 detroit auto show more cooling is needed for the race car, so it has naca ducts in the center of the big nostrils on the. Car and driver holds its lightning lap late in the year over a threeday period, but in 2017 the rare ford gt was unavailable for testing. In 2016, a white gt appeared at the detroit auto show. Trouble is that, like silver was a big nag, the mustang is a big car, so it has a. The gtnamely the gt40roared out of carroll shelbys skunkworks and claimed the 1966 24. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube.
Ford ford considered acquiring ferrari in the 1960s but was rebuffed. A mustang with which ford would return to le mans in 2016 to have a crack at. With a light yet powerful design, this is what true innovation looks like, the gt gives you the purest. With a droolworthy design and otherworldly performance, the 2020 gt is one of the most exclusive, expensive, and extraordinary cars that ford has ever built. How the ford gt40 won le mans in the 1960s and in 2016. Developed as a spiritual successor to both the 20052006 ford gt and the iconic 19641969 ford gt40 race car of the 1960s, the new gt also spawned an. Ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang named to the car and.
The gt recalls fords historically significant gt40, a consecutive fourtime winner of the 24 hours of le mans 19661969. At car and drivers annual virginia international raceway faceoff. The 2016 ford mustang comes standard with rearwheel drive. Then ford invited us to drive the car, on the road and the race track, in utah. If you are a vehicle fan who favors to drive a car with overwhelming exterior style, choose this new model supercar would be an outstanding choice for you. The concept version of the new halo car for the ford performance subbrand visited britain last week as part of a tour of ford. The ford mustang is an extremely flexible sports car. But only 45 will be built, the automaker announced thursday, and it wont be legal to drive.
How the ford gt40 won le mans in the 1960s and in 2016, beating ferrari. Currently, in its sixth generation, mustang uses a mighty 5. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 42 2016 shelby gt350 models nationwide. Ford mustang gt a germans perspective everyday driver. A performance car with a manual transmission that lets me decide when to shift. The ford gt is a midengine twoseater sports car manufactured and marketed by american automobile manufacturer ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the companys 2003 centenary. Introducing the next generation of supercar the 2018 ford gt. Both the production car and racecar will arrive in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of ford gt racecars placing 123 at the 1966 24 hours of le mans. The new ford gt is technically wonderful, brilliant to drive, and to be admired. This year, 12 automakers sent their best sports cars, supercars, and ponycars our way for a week of. Ford gt a comparison of three generations kelley blue book. Having debuted in 2016 when the road car was yet to see the gleaming floors of a dealership, the gtespec ford gt will retire as a factory race car after this years 24 hours of le mans race.
The second generation ford gt became available for the 2017 model year. On june 19, 2016 the number 68 ford gt of ford chip ganassi racing finished first at the 24 hours of le. The gt recalls ford s historically significant gt40, a consecutive fourtime winner of the 24 hours of le mans 19661969. F40 motorsports is proud to offer this 2016 ford mustang gt holman moody prototype mustang. Floor mats accessories available for the 2016 ford mustang. A number of performance options are available that affect handling, including the performance package, which has a stiffer suspension and. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. A rear view camera is standard across the model line, and all models come equipped with an automatic crash notification system that alerts local 911 services if the vehicle is disabled. One of the most iconic performance nameplates of all times, the allnew shelby gt350 and gt350r are the. Ford gt driver lineup confirmed for imsa 2016 autoblog. As an automotive purist, who happens to own a 2005 ford gt, i was curious to see if superformances version of the gt40 could win me over. Although weve brought the new gt back to the site of its most celebrated racing win, the 2016 class victory.
And thats because the ford gt is all about packaging and aerodynamics and driving behaviour its a chassis car, not an engine car. The 2016 chevrolet camaro is the better sports car, though youll. These are the guys who will be piloting the new ford gt in the 2016 imsa weathertech sportscar championship. Car and driver tested the gt in january 2004 and recorded a 0 60 mph 97 kmh acceleration time of 3. The 2016 ford mustang is available as a coupe or a softtop convertible. Used 2016 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. We took everything we knew from that and added more. More accurately, it was my introduction to the allnew 2018 ford gt, a 2005 ford gt, and a superformance gt40 mki replica. The ford gt competition series is the lightest, highest performing version of the ford gt road car and the closest one can get to experiencing the car that won the 2016 24 hours of le mans. Our 2016 best drivers car competition is the most competitive in the awards nineyear history. Ford race car drivers have spent less than a year testing the allnew ford gt, but theyve had a lifetime of motorsports experience to help them prepare physically and mentally for the rigors of one of the most prestigious auto races in the world the le mans 24 hours. The ford gt completes its fairytale 2016 le mans win. The new racecar a further proof point of ford innovation is based on the allnew ford gt supercar unveiled in january. Shelby gt350 is powered by a unique, highrevving flatplane crankshaft 5.