Paying
tribute
to
the
legendary
Ford
GT40
that
won
the
24
Hour
at
Le
Mans
four
times
in
a
row.
Ford
introduced
the
development
of
the
GT
in
2002
with
production
beginning
in
2004
for
Model
Years
2005
and
2006.
A
total
of
4,500
units
were
scheduled,
but
only
4,038
were
actually
produced.
The
Ford
GT
features
many
new
and
unique
technologies,
including
superplastic-formed
frame,
aluminum
body
panels,
roll-bonded
floor
panels,
a
friction
stir
welded
center
tunnel,
covered
by
a
magnesium
center
console,
a
"ship-in-a-bottle"
gas
tank,
a
capless
fuel
filler
system,
one-piece
door
panels,
and
an
aluminum
engine
cover
with
a
one-piece
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
mid-mounted
5.4
L
Modular
V8
engine
is
all-aluminum
with
a
Lysholm
twin
screw-type
supercharger.
It
features
a
forged
rotating
assembly
housed
in
an
aluminum
block
designed
specifically
for
the
GT
program.
A
dry
sump
oiling
system
is
employed,
allowing
the
engine
to
sit
low
in
the
car's
frame.
The
DOHC
4-valve
heads
are
a
revision
of
the
2000
Ford
Mustang
SVT
Cobra
R
cylinder
heads
with
slightly
increased
wall
casting
thickness
in
the
exhaust
port.
The
camshafts
have
unique
specifications,
with
more
lift
and
duration
than
those
found
in
the
Shelby
GT500.
Power
output
is
550
HPat
6500
rpm
and
500
lb.ft
of
torque
at
3750
rpm.
A
Ricardo
six-speed
manual
transmission
is
fitted
featuring
a
helical
limited-slip
differential.
Car
and
Driver
tested
the
GT
in
January
2004
and
recorded
a
0-60
mph
time
of
3.3
seconds,
with
a
5-60
MPH
time
of
3.7
seconds.
Top
Speed
is
205
MPH
and
the
quarter
mile
is
devoured
in
11.8
Seconds.
In
2006,
the
GT
was
offered
as
a
Heritage
Edition
and
quickly
became
the
most
sought
after
version
with
only
343
units
produced.
Ford
GT's
and
especially
Heritage
Editions
have
been
steadily
appreciating
and
are
sure
to
be
a
highly
demanded
vehicle
for
any
collector.
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Equipment
- ABS: 4-wheel
- Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
- Anti-theft system: alarm / engine immobilizer
- Center console trim: alloy / leather
- Center console: front console with storage
- Child seat anchors
- Clock
- Dash trim: leather
- Door trim: leather
- Driver seat manual adjustments: 8
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Floor mat material: rubber/vinyl
- Floor mats: front
- Front air conditioning
- Front airbags: dual
- Front brake type: ventilated disc
- Front fog lights
- Front headrests: adjustable
- Front seat type: sport
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front struts
- Front suspension classification: independent
- Front suspension type: double wishbone
- Front wipers: intermittent
- Gauge: tachometer
- Headlights: HID/Xenon
- In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback / single disc
- Limited slip differential: rear
- Multi-function remote: keyless entry
- Passenger seat manual adjustments
- Power door locks
- Power outlet(s): front
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Premium brand: Rockford Fosgate
- Radio: AM/FM
- Reading lights: front
- Rear brake type: ventilated disc
- Rear spoiler
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Rear struts
- Rear suspension classification: independent
- Rear suspension type: double wishbone
- Seatbelt force limiters
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Shift knob trim: alloy
- Side mirror adjustments: power
- Steering wheel trim: leather
- Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
- Storage: door pockets
- Tire prefix: P
- Tire type: performance
- Upholstery: leather
- Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
- Wheel diameter: 19 inch
- Wheels: painted alloy
- Window defogger: rear
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