The new Ford GT is unquestionably one of the most
hyped supercars to launch in recent years, and in 2018 Heritage Edition guise
really is the stuff of dreams. During a recent track event at the Assen TT Circuit
in the Netherlands, a rare GT Heritage Edition hit the track and sent tongues
wagging. Looking extremely composed tackling the circuit alongside a fleet of
other supercars and hypercars, the GT’s long-slung profile makes it appear even
more exotic than many multi-million-dollar alternatives.
Sitting directly behind the passenger compartment of
the supercar is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 delivering 647 HP and 550
lb-ft of torque. This engine shares many components with the GT race car and,
despite not being a V8, as many would have liked, is absolutely fitting for the US$ 450,000 American supercar.
While a Ford with a half million dollar sticker
price may sound crazy, demand for the GT has been far higher than supply. Why,
a 2017 example was auctioned recently at US$ 1.8 million – proof, if any was
needed, that the new GT commands big bucks.
During the model’s planned four-year production run,
Ford intends on building just 1,000 units. While no mention has been made about
additional limited edition models, we do expect to see a handful of different
versions released in the next couple of years.
