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Ford GT (Centennial 2005)
#76 • United States • 2005 - 2006 • Supercar / Hypercar

Ford GT (Centennial 2005)

The Retro-Futuristic Le Mans Homage

The Ford GT (Centennial 2005) is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 5.4L Supercharged Modular DOHC V8 delivering 550 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the retro-futuristic le mans homage.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Created to celebrate Ford's 100th Centennial and the 1960s GT40 Le Mans victories
  • Superplastic-formed aluminum body panels and extruded aluminum spaceframe
  • Pure analog supercar with manual transmission and supercharged V8 grunt

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Ford GT (Centennial 2005) (2005 - 2006) represents a watershed moment for Ford and the automotive industry. Engineered in United States during the 2000s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 5.4L Supercharged Modular DOHC V8 paired with a Ricardo 6-speed manual transaxle allowed it to reach 330 km/h (205 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.5s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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