This Is Your Last Chance to Buy a New Ford GT
The Blue Oval's performance division just announced that its last call for the GT Mk IV. Most of the examples of the supercar's final variant have already been spoken for, but Ford Performance's order book remains open for the last build slots.
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The GT debuted in 2004 as a modern reimagining of Ford's most famous race car, the GT40, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four straight times between 1966 and 1969. The first generation was in production until 2006, during which time 4,038 examples were produced, and was followed, a decade later, by the second generation, which was supposed to complete its 1,350-car production run in 2022.
But Ford announced plans to release an unexpected final version of the second-gen GT right as production was supposed to an end. That variant was the Mk IV, a track-only model meant to pay tribute to the GT40 Mk IV that won Le Mans in 1967—and remains the only American-built and -operated car to have done so. The automaker and its racing partner, Canada-based Multimatic, announced plans to build just 67 examples of the vehicle by hand. Ford also said it expected deliveries to be completed by next year, but, as this latest announcement makes clear, at least a few are still up for grabs.
The GT Mk IV may not have been an immediate sell-out, but that doesn't make it any less impressive. The two-seater is one of the most hardcore GTs, first- or second-gen, to see release. Its carbon-fiber 'longtail' body is longer than that of its peers and features a giant fixed wing coming off the back. It's powered by a 3.8-liter EcoBoost V-6 mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The naturally mill makes 820 hp, which is 160 more than the standard road-going model. It also features an upgraded adaptive suspension.
Intrigued by this last chance at the second-gen GT? You have until October 15 to place your order for the supercar. Pricing for the exclusive track beast starts at $1.7 million.
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