2006 Ford : Ford GT

Seller: langdaleford
Price: $155,000
Listed: July 17th, 2006
Location: Valdosta, GA

Performance • 5.4L DOHC supercharged V-8 generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Aluminum engine block for maximum strength and minimum weight • High-flow, 4-valve cylinder heads with dual fuel injectors for each cylinder to maximize intake and exhaust flow • Dual overhead camshafts operate intake and exhaust valves • Water-to-air intercooler maximizes the density of the supercharged air entering the cylinder head • Forged steel crankshaft provides maximum strength under stresses of generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Forged aluminum pistons and shot-peened H-beam connecting rods provide maximum strength under stresses of generating 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque • Dry-sump lubrication provides consistent oil flow — even during maximum cornering • Twin-plate clutch delivers light pedal effort while providing clamp loads necessary to handle 500 lb.-ft. of torque • 6-speed RicardoTM transmission with custom-specified gear ratios to match engine output • Limited-slip differential transfers power to the rear wheel with the most traction for better handling and performance Handling • Computer-designed aluminum space frame provides maximum torsional stiffness with minimum weight • Center-mounted “ship-in-a-bottle” fuel tank maintains overall vehicle weight distribution and center of gravity at varying fuel levels • Industry-first friction-stir welding process contributes to chassis rigidity and durability • Roll-bonded aluminum floor panels provide exceptional rigidity with light weight and good NVH characteristics • Race-inspired front and rear doublewishbone suspension offers exceptional handling and smooth ride... READ MORE and SEE FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

More Ford GT information courtesy of Wikipedia
The Ford GT began as a concept car designed in anticipation of Ford's centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its "heritage" names such as Mustang and Thunderbird. Camillo Pardo the head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio is credited as the chief designer of the GT and worked under the guidance of Jay Mays. The designers drew inspiration from Ford's classic GT40 race cars of the 1960s and the GT is sometimes mistaken for its 1960s counterpart.

Positive response on the auto show circuit in 2002 helped persuade the company to produce the car in limited quantities, and the first production versions appeared in 2003. It is a very high-performance, two-seater vehicle with a strong styling resemblance to its racing ancestor and performance to match. The powerplant is a mid-mounted supercharged 5.4 liter V8, producing 550 horsepower (410 kW) and 500 foot-pounds (678 Nm) of torque. Top speed is over 200 mph (322 km/h).