The Blue Oval hasn’t stopped development work on its flagship
sports car, and has released a slew of upgrades for the 2020 model year of Ford GT. These
include more power, a new exhaust system as well as two new appearance options
for customers to choose from.
Starting with what’s under the hood, the
GT’s 3.5 litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine now makes 660 hp, which is a 13 hp
gain from previous models. Ford says the revised engine calibration also sees a
broader torque band, and the mill benefits from features developed for the
track-only GT Mk II, including gallery-cooled pistons and higher-energy
ignition coils. The 2020 GT also gets additional engine
cooling and airflow updates, which sees redesigned air ducts on the buttress
that increases air flow by 50%, while larger intercoolers help to keep charge
air temperatures cooler.
The powertrain revisions also include a
new Akrapovic titanium exhaust system that now comes as standard, shaving four
kilograms over the previous system while providing a more pleasing engine note.
Other changes sees increased suspension damping in track mode to enhance
handling and body control, particularly on high-speed transient sections of
circuits. If those changes aren’t appealing enough, maybe the Liquid Carbon
edition will do the trick. For those who want to show off the GT’s carbon-fibre
body, the new trim level comes with a special clearcoat that clearly showcases
the GT’s unique carbon-fibre weave.
The Liquid Carbon spec sheet also includes
carbon-fibre wheels as standard, and owners can opt for titanium lugnuts,
six-point racing harness anchors, five interior options, five brake caliper
finishes and body stripes. Customers who prefer the iconic Gulf livery seen on
the Le Mans-winning GT40 will be glad to know the design has been tweaked to
include a black pinstripe to divide the distinct blue and orange colours.
Additionally, carbon-fibre wheels are also offered in lieu of the
aluminium-alloy units.
