Tribute to Le Mans with Farewell Flavor

After a short absence Ford brought back his legend Ford GT In 2016, it not only released a new version to compete among the best supercars of the moment, but also won Le Mans again on the 50th anniversary of its first victory. In the famous version Le Mans 66 Recently made into a movie. Y After 50 years, he won the LMGTE Pro category.

Now the American company wants to remember those two proud moments in its storied history. The latest special edition of the current Ford GT. A Ford GT LM Edition That is once again betting exclusively.

Limited to 20 copies

And this new and definitive variation comes in bulk The 20 units are the last 20 of the current generation of the American supercar, featuring a carbon fiber body lacquered in liquid silver paint with red and blue accents, paying homage to the 2016 Le Mans-winning Ford GT nº 68.. In fact, carbon fiber can emphasize the model’s aerodynamics in red or blue, including the front splitter, side and door sills, grille, mirrors or rear diffuser, fiber wheels. 20-inch Brembo brake calipers with carbon gloss, titanium nuts and black lacquer. Another exclusive detail of this version is its 3D printed titanium dual exhaust, which offers a cyclonic design inside the tips to enhance the sound of the V6 EcoBoost Biturbo with 660 CV power.

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On the interior we see blue and red accents on some details, with carbon fiber seats lined in Alcantara with red or blue driver’s seat matching other details and ebony finish stitching on the passenger seat. In the color of the driver’s seat. The dashboard is closed Ebony leather and AlcantaraLike the roof, there are carbon fiber elements here in a matte finish.

The icing on the cake is the badge on the instrument panel, 3D printed using a unique bespoke alloy from the remains of the engine crankshaft from the third-placed 2016 Ford GT (#69)..

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End of history

“Through innovative materials, design and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other supercar,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports. “As we close this chapter of the Ford GT road car, the GT LM Edition gave us the opportunity to further infuse the heart and soul of this champion model, honoring our success at Le Mans in 2016.”

The Ford GT LM Edition 2022 will begin its deliveries this fall with the first units to finish production by the end of the year.. It will be the latest in a great collection of Ford special editions for this model Daytona 66’s Ford GT Heritage EditionThe Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage EditionThe Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage EditionThe Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Editionor popularFord GT Gulf Classic Edition Among many others.

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