Ford is wrapping up the run of this GT supercar technology with a wild last mannequin. It is the 2023 Ford GT Mk IV, named after the Mk IV variations of the unique GT40 that raced in 1967. Like these ’60s racers, the brand new GT Mk IV will get massively modified and lengthened bodywork. It additionally packs suspension and powertrain adjustments.
In comparison with the final particular observe model of this GT technology, the Mk II, the Mk IV has an extended wheelbase and a novel physique with an extended tail, all within the service of higher aerodynamics. It additionally has totally different fenders, hood and entrance bumper. It loses the total headlights of different GT fashions and has actually huge radiator intakes on both sides, as nicely.
The GT Mk IV additionally will get a beefier twin-turbo V6. It has a bigger displacement (which Ford didn’t share, sadly) and can make greater than 800 horsepower. That needs to be not less than 100 greater than the GT Mk II had.
Ford additionally says it has bestowed a “racing transmission” and up to date suspension to the Mk IV, however it did not go into any element about what distinguished these elements from the Mk II, common GT and even the GT race automobiles. It did not say something in regards to the actual weight of the automotive, both. Hopefully we’ll have extra particulars sooner or later.
Ford did share pricing and get one. Solely 67 shall be constructed, and the bottom worth shall be $1.7 million. That is truly extra examples than the Mk II, and likewise a couple of hundred thousand {dollars} extra in price. Potential patrons can apply at this web site, and Ford will decide who will get the automobiles within the first quarter of subsequent yr. Deliveries will come within the spring.
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