Ford unwraps its Detroit motor show surprise, a new version of the GT supercar which will arrive in 2016Ford has shocked the Detroit motor show by introducing a new version of its GT supercar.
The model will go on start production late next year, and will be sold in global markets, which is expected to including Europe.
Power comes from a mid-mounted 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine developing in excess of 592bhp, and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The car's predominantly carbon fibre body is expected to result in a light kerb weight.
Styling wise, the new GT keeps the established look of its predecessors by sitting low and wide, and sits on 20-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup rubber. The suspension is a torsion bar and pushrod arrangement, and incporates adjustable ride height settings. Carbon ceramic brake discs feature in all four corners.
Inside, the two-seat GT offers what Ford calls a "purposeful" interior, which is accessed via upward-swinging doors. The driver and passenger seats are incorporated directly into the floor.
The rear-wheel drive GT is one of 12 new vehicles which will be launched under the Ford Performance banner by 2020. Other vehicles which will form part of the Performance sub-brand include the Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350 and recently unveiled GT350R.
The new GT will come to market to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford's GT race cars placing first, second and third at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours race.
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