overview
The Ford The GT Mk IV supercar will be discontinued at the end of the 2023 model year. To pay homage to the model and its origin story, the automaker will be giving it away. a proper farewell with a nod to the 1967 GT Mk IV race car that won the title 24 Hours of Le Mans in the hands of Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt. To that end, Ford has blessed the extremely limited model—only 67 hand-built vehicles will be produced, and they will cost $1.7 million each—with collective improvements. focus on the race track. Highlights include an increase in engine displacement, expected to reach over 800 hp (up from 660 hp), redesigned bodywork, longer wheelbase, setup New suspension and racing gearbox. If that sounds too much for the street, that’s because it is; This GT will not be street legal. The only place you can drive one is on the track.
What’s new for 2023?
The Ford GT 2023 will have many changes compared to the 2022 model. The body, chassis, powertrain and powertrain have all been reworked.
Price and which one to buy
Only Ford-approved customers have the opportunity to pay sky-high prices. There’s no word yet on available livery options or colors, but we’ll update this section with that information as it becomes available.
Engine, transmission and performance
The Ford GT 2023 will have a lot of new hardware compared to the old model. In addition to the boosted engine, Ford is pairing what it calls a “racing-fit transmission” with an 800hp twin-turbo V-6 in place of the car’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. normally. In addition, the chassis has been stretched and Versatile DSSV The damper (Dynamic Spool Valve) has also been upgraded to an ASV (Adaptive Spool Valve) setup. The revised suspension, extended wheelbase and center-locked wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport trackballs will make the GT’s increased output more manageable on the track— is the only place the GT can drive. We can’t say without testing how fast it will be. But for reference, the standard 660hp GT street car can accelerate to 60 mph in just 3 seconds. when we test it for the 2017 model year, posting a quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 134 mph.
Real-world fuel economy and MPG
outward Ford GT 2022 achieved an EPA rating of 12 mpg in the city and 18 on the highway. Given that the 2023 model won’t be street legal, we doubt it will receive an EPA rating.
Furniture, amenities and merchandise
The interior of the current GT street-running model is already minimalist and driver-focused, but we expect the 2023 GT to be even simpler. It will likely be equipped with all the hardware needed for track duty, including roll cages, fire suppression systems, racing seats and seat belts. It is not known if it was equipped with air conditioning, which many factory racing cars today have.
Infotainment and connectivity
While the road-legal 2022 model has a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Ford Sync 3 software, and built-in navigation, we expect the final, race-focused GT will do away with it entirely. infotainment system.
Safety features and driver assistance
The Ford GT is an ultra-high performance, low mass vehicle, so it will not be crash tested by any agency that conducts these assessments. Likewise, it will probably lack any driver assistance technology traditionally cooked into most modern consumer automobiles. As with any race car, all responsibility for avoiding accidents rests with the driver.
Warranty and maintenance coverage
Although designed for race-only use, we expect the 2023 Ford GT will have the same warranty coverage as the upcoming model, unlimited mileage within the limited warranty. and powertrains for their three-year period.
- Limited warranty covers three years and unlimited miles
- Powertrain warranty covers three years and unlimited miles
- No free periodic maintenance
