2017: The second-generation Ford GT was launched with a 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine producing 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. The car featured extensive use of lightweight materials, including a carbon-fiber body and aluminum subframes. Aerodynamics were highly advanced, with active elements like a deployable rear wing and adjustable suspension for both track and road use.
2018: Ford made only minor changes in 2018, focusing on limited-edition models and unique liveries. The Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition was introduced, featuring a red paint scheme with white racing stripes, paying tribute to the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40 Mark IV.
2019: The Ford GT continued without significant mechanical updates, but Ford introduced the Gulf Racing Heritage Edition. This edition featured the iconic light blue and orange Gulf livery, celebrating the GT40's success at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969.
2020: Ford increased the GT’s power output to 660 hp and improved engine cooling. The suspension was refined, offering better handling on the track, while updated pistons and ignition coils improved engine durability. The Liquid Carbon Edition was introduced, showcasing a clear-coated carbon-fiber body, with optional painted racing stripes.
2021: Ford released another limited-edition model, the Studio Collection, which allowed customers to personalize their GT with bespoke graphics and color schemes. This model continued with the enhanced 660 hp engine from 2020 and focused on providing exclusive customization options.
2022: The final production year for the Ford GT featured the special ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition, honoring the original GT40 prototype. This model year marked the end of the GT's production run, with Ford maintaining the enhancements introduced in previous years.
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