After having already expanded the GT’s production
run, Ford has now pulled the covers off a special edition version, dubbed
Carbon Series. This is a track-focused model, said to be 18 kg lighter than
the regular street-legal versions. The decrease in weight has been made
possible by applying a polycarbonate rear hatch with extra venting, but also
carbon fiber wheels with titanium nuts and a titanium exhaust system.
Despite the weight loss, this car still retains
important comfort features such as air conditioning and an infotainment system.
Also, according to Ford, the 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series “will want to be driven
home after time sheets are collected” from the track, unlike its sibling racer.
Compared to previous variants of the supercar, this
special edition version features more visible carbon fiber, along with two
exposed carbon fiber stripes that match the A-pillars, lower body panels and
wheels. Also, customers can choose one of the four optional colors, including
red, blue, orange and silver, for the center stripe, mirror caps and calipers.
The carbon fiber trim is visible in the cockpit too,
which also gets a unique seat pattern with silver stitching. The same layout is
being used on the steering wheel and is complemented by the clear anodized
paddle shifters and unique instrument panel badging.
Ford says that approximately one 2019 Ford GT Carbon
Series unit can be built each week, and that they’re only available for already-approved
customer applicants. Additionally, Ford will also open the final owner application process
on November 8, for select global markets.
