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Developed by Ford Motor Corp & Multimatic. Multimatic is the organization that has developed & raced the Ford GT in several racing series including the LeMans 24 event.
This was on display on the Upper Show Grounds with other Concept cars & new Model intros @ the Pebble Beach Concours, August, 2019 held each year @ the Pebble Beach Golf Club, Pebble Beach, California, U.S.A.
Ford Mustang (6th Gen) GT4 (2017-on) Engine 5200cc Voodoo V8
Race British GT Championship, (Oulton Park (Easter) 2019
Team Race Performance
Race Number 23 Sam Smelt (Northampton), Aron Taylor-Smith (Dublin,Eire)
FORD USA SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836...
The sixth generation Ford Mustang GT4, is the first Mustang to race globally under the Ford banner. It is based upon the Shelby GT350R-C, which has enjoyed plenty of track sucess Stateside. The GT4 version is tailored to run in European GT4, the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and the Pirelli World Challenge. Powered by a 5.2-litre V8 engine linked to a six-speed paddleshift gearbox, with its chassis reworked by Multimatic Motorsports
The sixth generation Mustang was styled by Kermel Curic (Exterior) and Sewan Chun and Michael Thompson (Interior), and unveiled at a number of private Ford corporate events on December 5, 2013 and commenced series production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014. It is the first generation to be marketed and sold globally, and represented the first time that factory right hand drive Mustangs were produced in addition to the left hand drive models. codenamed "S550," began in 2009 under chief engineer Dave Pericak and (from late-2009) exterior design director Joel Piaskowski, shortly after the updated 2010 model year Mustang went on sale. In December 2010, an exterior design theme proposal by Kemal Curic from Ford's Cologne, Germany design studios was selected by design management.
Three engines are available: a standard aluminum 3.7 L "Cyclone" V6 300 hp, an optional 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged with direct injected I4 310 hp, or a 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 435 hp. With the 5.2 litre Voodoo V8 intwo differing states of tune, GT and Cobra models
The sixth generation Mustang was refreshed for the 2018 model year dropping the base V6 model and its 300 hp (224 kW) 3.7L Cyclone V6 engine, leaving the EcoBoost, the GT, the Shelby GT350 and the Shelby GT350R. The new Mustang sports a mildly restyled front clip and dashboard design, and new standard and optional wheels.
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Shot 22.04.2019 at the British GT, Oulton Park round Ref 139-037
Fourth model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Ford GT Supercar. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic theme, set nr. 42154.
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game Forza Motorsport 6, the second-generation Ford GT was shown to the public with plans for production in 2016, after a decade-old hiatus from the first generation. The car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LM GTE-Pro class, taking 1st and 3rd in class.
The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, which was closely related to the ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful Le Mans race car. Low downforce and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, and this drove designers to pursue a 'teardrop profile' as often seen in LMP1 cars. The powertrain of the new GT, therefore, became a secondary criterion to the external design and aerodynamic performance of the car. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine due to the degrees of freedom that the compact engine gave designers.
Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT is only offered as a 2-door coupe with the mid-rear layout, for the purpose of improved stability by keeping the center of gravity near the middle. The new GT's weight distribution is 43% front and 57% rear. Unlike the first generation car, the new GT has butterfly doors that no longer include a piece integrated into the roof.
Thrd model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Porsche 963 LMP Racer. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the SpeedChampions series, set nr. 76916.
The Porsche 963 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Porsche and built by Multimatic, to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Protoype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively. The 963 was revealed at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a traditional red, white, and black livery.
The LMDh regulations do not restrict displacement, design, or the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine. Laudenbach and his engineers chose an old, familiar engine “Motorsport is already in the genes of its V8 cylinder. The low position of the crankshaft, in particular, allows you to optimize the race car’s center of gravity,” he says enthusiastically. “The dry sump lubrication was already designed for high lateral acceleration in the 918. If you consider the degree of freedom in the regulations – for example, when it comes to minimum weight and performance – this 4.6-liter engine offers an outstanding basis for an LMDh drive.”
The official race debut of the 963 was at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche later announced that the first customer 963s would not be delivered until April 2023 forcing customer teams to miss the opening races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC.
Aston Martin One-77 (2009-12) Engine 7312cc V12 Production 77
ASTON MARTIN SET
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The One-77 first appeared at the 2008 Paris Motorshow though hidden throughout the show beneath a Saville Row tailored skirt, before being fully revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with deliveries begining in 2011.
The car was built to a limited production run of 77, giving it the name One-77 and selling at £1,150,000.
The One-77 features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 litre (7312 cc) V12 engine with 750 hp.
he car uses a strengthened version of the DB9's 6-speed automated manual transmission and height-adjustable pushrod suspension coupled with dynamic stability control. and is designed to run on Pirelli P-Zero Corsa Tyres.
The top speed was estimated to be 200 mph (320 km/h) but actual tests in December 2009 showed a figure of 220.007 mph, the engineering and build of the chassis and suspension systems was undertaken by Multimatic of Canada
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Shot at The Silverstone Classic 28th July 2013 Ref 95-092
Grüße nach Altbach bei Esslingen
Tausende Flüchtlinge nach dem Krieg aufgenommen
enormer Bevölkerungswachstum.
17. Mai 1939 1.662
13. September 1950 2.579
6. Juni 1961 4.168
27. Mai 1970 4.917
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31. Dezember 2020 6.169
Stahlbau und Kraftwerk
Das Kraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau wird von der EnBW betrieben und gilt als eines der modernsten deutschen Kohlekraftwerke. Es liegt auf einer Neckarinsel und zur Hälfte auf der Gemarkung der Nachbargemeinde Deizisau, weshalb der volle Name auch Kraftwerk Altbach/Deizisau lautet. Die beiden Schornsteine sind höher als die Schurwaldhöhen und die Filder und damit weithin sichtbar.
Seit 1899 wurde der Neckar durch eine der damals größten Wasserkraftanlagen Württembergs zur Energiegewinnung genutzt. Die Gebäude wurden 1998 abgerissen und zu einem Park umgestaltet.
Decoma (Germany) GmbH, eine Tochter der Magna Holding, produziert Kunststoffteile für die Automobilindustrie.
Magna International Inc. ist ein kanadisch-österreichischer Automobilzulieferer mit Hauptsitz in Aurora, Kanada.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_International
In den Konzern wurden seit den 1990er Jahren zahlreiche Unternehmen eingegliedert, wie beispielsweise 1998 die damalige Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Österreich, heute Magna Steyr, sowie die Fahrzeugspiegelhersteller Donnelly Hohe und Zipperle aus Deutschland. 2005 kaufte Magna den Verdeck- und Dachmodulhersteller Car Top Systems von Porsche.
Umsatz 40,8 Mrd. Dollar (2018)
Magna International ist nicht nur Automobilzulieferer und -entwickler, sondern baut auch fertige Fahrzeuge, aber nicht unter einer eigenen Marke, sondern
für andere Hersteller wie
Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Saab, Peugeot, BMW und ab 2009 auch für Mini und Aston Martin.
Für BMW wurde beispielsweise das SUV BMW X3 in Graz mitentwickelt und gebaut.
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Im Juli 2015 kaufte Magna – vorbehaltlich der Kartellbehörden – den deutschen Getriebehersteller Getrag.
Magna vertreibt keine Fertigprodukte unter eigener Marke. Das Unternehmen ist auf Großkunden angewiesen. Daher sind die Produktqualität und Forschungsprozesse Grundlage der langfristigen Verkaufsstrategie. Das Unternehmen führte zur Verbesserung der Qualitätskontrolle im Powertrain-Werk Ilz das EFQM-Modell ein.
Magna baut für seine Kunden Autos wie den BMW X3, die Mercedes G-Klasse, das Saab 9-3 Cabriolet. Und stellt die Dachkonstruktionen her für Modelle wie Opel Astra, Peugeot 308 CC, Corvette oder Porsche 911 Targa. Manchmal sind es auch nur kleinere Teile, die Magna zuliefert: Innenraum-Elemente im Mini, die Heckklappe des Chrysler Voyager oder die Frontschürze des Cadillac CTS.
Zuletzt zeigte Magna sogar völlig eigene automobile Entwürfe wie die Studie Mila EV, ein Elektroauto für die Stadt, die auf dem Autosalon in Genf stand.
Dank Magnas Montagehallen wurde die 255.000-Einwohner-Stadt Graz zu einem der Automobil-Zentren in Europa. Trotz der bisweilen starken Abhängigkeit von den US-Herstellern läuft das Geschäft auch in Krisenzeiten noch vergleichsweise gut.
We are perfectly positioned to provide the product that SUVs require,
Wir sind einer der wenigen auf dem Markt, die komplette Heckklappen herstellen, und das schon seit vielen Jahren. Es handelt sich um ein sehr komplexes Produkt, das eine Menge Fachwissen erfordert. Wir haben die Erfahrung, das Know-how und die Produktionskapazitäten, um diesen Markt zu bedienen.
www.magna.com/innovation/driven-people-driving-change/art...
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Schon 60 Jahre bevor Frank Stronach 1957 in Toronto (Kanada) seine Firma gründete,
schuf 1899 Johann Puch die "Erste Steiermärkische Fahrrad-Fabrik-AG", aus der später die "Puchwerke" und schließlich die "Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG" hervorgingen.
Auf der anderen Seite des Atlantiks fusionierte 1969 die Firma "Magna Electronics" mit "Multimatic", 1988 entstand daraus "Magna International Inc." Zehn Jahre später übernahm Magna die "Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG", 2001 wurde daraus die "Magna Steyr AG & Co KG", der europäische Teil des kanadisch-österreichischen Unternehmens.
Der Puch G ist baugleich mit dem Mercedes-Benz G, der auch in Graz gebaut wird. Nur das wesentlich kleinere Vertriebsnetz von Steyr-Daimler-Puch führte dazu, dass das Fahrzeug auch unter der Marke Mercedes-Benz vertrieben wurde.
Traktoren und Motorräder
Militärbedarf
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WeatherTech Sportscar Championship
Chevrolet Grand Prix Weekend
Class GTD-PRO #65
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Paddock Area
Bowmanville, Ont
July 12,2024
Thrd model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Porsche 963 LMP Racer. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the SpeedChampions series, set nr. 76916.
The Porsche 963 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Porsche and built by Multimatic, to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Protoype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively. The 963 was revealed at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a traditional red, white, and black livery.
The LMDh regulations do not restrict displacement, design, or the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine. Laudenbach and his engineers chose an old, familiar engine “Motorsport is already in the genes of its V8 cylinder. The low position of the crankshaft, in particular, allows you to optimize the race car’s center of gravity,” he says enthusiastically. “The dry sump lubrication was already designed for high lateral acceleration in the 918. If you consider the degree of freedom in the regulations – for example, when it comes to minimum weight and performance – this 4.6-liter engine offers an outstanding basis for an LMDh drive.”
The official race debut of the 963 was at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche later announced that the first customer 963s would not be delivered until April 2023 forcing customer teams to miss the opening races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC.
Fourth model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Ford GT Supercar. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic theme, set nr. 42154.
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game Forza Motorsport 6, the second-generation Ford GT was shown to the public with plans for production in 2016, after a decade-old hiatus from the first generation. The car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LM GTE-Pro class, taking 1st and 3rd in class.
The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, which was closely related to the ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful Le Mans race car. Low downforce and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, and this drove designers to pursue a 'teardrop profile' as often seen in LMP1 cars. The powertrain of the new GT, therefore, became a secondary criterion to the external design and aerodynamic performance of the car. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine due to the degrees of freedom that the compact engine gave designers.
Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT is only offered as a 2-door coupe with the mid-rear layout, for the purpose of improved stability by keeping the center of gravity near the middle. The new GT's weight distribution is 43% front and 57% rear. Unlike the first generation car, the new GT has butterfly doors that no longer include a piece integrated into the roof.
Ford Mustang (6th Gen) GT4 (2017-on) Engine 5200cc Voodoo V8
Race British GT Championship, (Oulton Park (Easter) 2019
Team Multimatic Motorsports
Race Number 19 Jade Buford (Houston, Texas), Chad McCumbee (Supply, North Carolina)
FORD USA SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836...
The sixth generation Ford Mustang GT4, is the first Mustang to race globally under the Ford banner. It is based upon the Shelby GT350R-C, which has enjoyed plenty of track sucess Stateside. The GT4 version is tailored to run in European GT4, the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and the Pirelli World Challenge. Powered by a 5.2-litre V8 engine linked to a six-speed paddleshift gearbox, with its chassis reworked by Multimatic Motorsports
The sixth generation Mustang was styled by Kermel Curic (Exterior) and Sewan Chun and Michael Thompson (Interior), and unveiled at a number of private Ford corporate events on December 5, 2013 and commenced series production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014. It is the first generation to be marketed and sold globally, and represented the first time that factory right hand drive Mustangs were produced in addition to the left hand drive models. codenamed "S550," began in 2009 under chief engineer Dave Pericak and (from late-2009) exterior design director Joel Piaskowski, shortly after the updated 2010 model year Mustang went on sale. In December 2010, an exterior design theme proposal by Kemal Curic from Ford's Cologne, Germany design studios was selected by design management.
Three engines are available: a standard aluminum 3.7 L "Cyclone" V6 300 hp, an optional 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged with direct injected I4 310 hp, or a 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 435 hp. With the 5.2 litre Voodoo V8 intwo differing states of tune, GT and Cobra models
The sixth generation Mustang was refreshed for the 2018 model year dropping the base V6 model and its 300 hp (224 kW) 3.7L Cyclone V6 engine, leaving the EcoBoost, the GT, the Shelby GT350 and the Shelby GT350R. The new Mustang sports a mildly restyled front clip and dashboard design, and new standard and optional wheels.
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Shot 22.04.2019 at the British GT, Oulton Park round Ref 139-036
Ever wonder what kind of crazy, super-secret skunkworks projects we're working on behind the scenes? It doesn’t get any cooler than this! Today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Multimatic Motorsports and Ford Performance unveiled their brand new Ford GT Mk II. The Mk II is a limited-edition, track-only GT that represents the next stage in Ford GT performance and manifests the true racetrack potential of a Ford GT that is not hindered by limitations imposed by series rules, sanctioning bodies, or homologation requirements. The Ford GT Mk II is powered by a 700HP 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine, is equipped with state-of-the-art aero to generate 400% more downforce than a standard GT, and rides on Multimatic DSSV dampers, giant Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport GT tires, and specially-designed 19x11.5/19x13.0 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock wheels finished in Satin Gunmetal! Pricing on the phenomenal Ford GT Mk II starts at $1.2 million and only 45 units will be built, so if you want one, then you’d better get in line soon. See more at: forgeline.com/customer-gallery/multimatic-motorsports/
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The all-new Ford Mustang Marc VDS GT3. Designed and built by the Marc VDS Racing Team in conjunction with Multimatic in Canada.
Ford Mustang (6th Gen) GT4 (2017-on) Engine 5200cc Voodoo V8
Race British GT Championship, (Oulton Park (Easter) 2019
Team Race Performance
Race Number 23 Sam Smelt (Northampton), Aron Taylor-Smith (Dublin,Eire)
FORD USA SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836...
The sixth generation Ford Mustang GT4, is the first Mustang to race globally under the Ford banner. It is based upon the Shelby GT350R-C, which has enjoyed plenty of track sucess Stateside. The GT4 version is tailored to run in European GT4, the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and the Pirelli World Challenge. Powered by a 5.2-litre V8 engine linked to a six-speed paddleshift gearbox, with its chassis reworked by Multimatic Motorsports
The sixth generation Mustang was styled by Kermel Curic (Exterior) and Sewan Chun and Michael Thompson (Interior), and unveiled at a number of private Ford corporate events on December 5, 2013 and commenced series production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014. It is the first generation to be marketed and sold globally, and represented the first time that factory right hand drive Mustangs were produced in addition to the left hand drive models. codenamed "S550," began in 2009 under chief engineer Dave Pericak and (from late-2009) exterior design director Joel Piaskowski, shortly after the updated 2010 model year Mustang went on sale. In December 2010, an exterior design theme proposal by Kemal Curic from Ford's Cologne, Germany design studios was selected by design management.
Three engines are available: a standard aluminum 3.7 L "Cyclone" V6 300 hp, an optional 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged with direct injected I4 310 hp, or a 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 435 hp. With the 5.2 litre Voodoo V8 intwo differing states of tune, GT and Cobra models
The sixth generation Mustang was refreshed for the 2018 model year dropping the base V6 model and its 300 hp (224 kW) 3.7L Cyclone V6 engine, leaving the EcoBoost, the GT, the Shelby GT350 and the Shelby GT350R. The new Mustang sports a mildly restyled front clip and dashboard design, and new standard and optional wheels.
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Shot 22.04.2019 at the British GT, Oulton Park round Ref 139-038
Ford Mustang (6th Gen) GT4 (2017-on) Engine 5200cc Voodoo V8
Race British GT Championship, (Oulton Park (Easter) 2019
Team Multimatic Motorsports
Race Number 15 Scott Maxwell (Toronto, Canada), Sebastian Priaulx (Guernsey)
FORD USA SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836...
The sixth generation Ford Mustang GT4, is the first Mustang to race globally under the Ford banner. It is based upon the Shelby GT350R-C, which has enjoyed plenty of track sucess Stateside. The GT4 version is tailored to run in European GT4, the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and the Pirelli World Challenge. Powered by a 5.2-litre V8 engine linked to a six-speed paddleshift gearbox, with its chassis reworked by Multimatic Motorsports
The sixth generation Mustang was styled by Kermel Curic (Exterior) and Sewan Chun and Michael Thompson (Interior), and unveiled at a number of private Ford corporate events on December 5, 2013 and commenced series production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014. It is the first generation to be marketed and sold globally, and represented the first time that factory right hand drive Mustangs were produced in addition to the left hand drive models. codenamed "S550," began in 2009 under chief engineer Dave Pericak and (from late-2009) exterior design director Joel Piaskowski, shortly after the updated 2010 model year Mustang went on sale. In December 2010, an exterior design theme proposal by Kemal Curic from Ford's Cologne, Germany design studios was selected by design management.
Three engines are available: a standard aluminum 3.7 L "Cyclone" V6 300 hp, an optional 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged with direct injected I4 310 hp, or a 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 435 hp. With the 5.2 litre Voodoo V8 intwo differing states of tune, GT and Cobra models
The sixth generation Mustang was refreshed for the 2018 model year dropping the base V6 model and its 300 hp (224 kW) 3.7L Cyclone V6 engine, leaving the EcoBoost, the GT, the Shelby GT350 and the Shelby GT350R. The new Mustang sports a mildly restyled front clip and dashboard design, and new standard and optional wheels.
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Shot 22.04.2019 at the British GT, Oulton Park round Ref 139-034
Thrd model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Porsche 963 LMP Racer. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the SpeedChampions series, set nr. 76916.
The Porsche 963 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Porsche and built by Multimatic, to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Protoype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively. The 963 was revealed at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a traditional red, white, and black livery.
The LMDh regulations do not restrict displacement, design, or the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine. Laudenbach and his engineers chose an old, familiar engine “Motorsport is already in the genes of its V8 cylinder. The low position of the crankshaft, in particular, allows you to optimize the race car’s center of gravity,” he says enthusiastically. “The dry sump lubrication was already designed for high lateral acceleration in the 918. If you consider the degree of freedom in the regulations – for example, when it comes to minimum weight and performance – this 4.6-liter engine offers an outstanding basis for an LMDh drive.”
The official race debut of the 963 was at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche later announced that the first customer 963s would not be delivered until April 2023 forcing customer teams to miss the opening races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC.
First unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the striking Ford GT supercar concept made its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on Apr 20, 2015.
The lightweight carbon-fibre and aluminum intensive sports car is powered by a twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 putting out more than 600 horsepower. It will be produced under contract for Ford by Canadian auto parts company, Multimatic.
Photo credit: Ford Motor Co.
Hatred is not overcome by hatred; hatred is conquered by love, and so is the order of things from eternity. Unless your name is Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari just let you down by having lunch with his lawyer and then not returning to the negotiating table. The story is of course known to every Ford and Ferrari enthusiast. Ford developed the GT40 and beat Ferrari fair and square at Le Mans. But the chance of ever buying a Ferrari has gone forever since that afternoon. Fortunately, both brands are still going strong today and Ford uses the GT40 every few years as an excuse to put the most extravagant and excellent sports car on the market. The previous Ford GT was actually a slightly larger GT40 with a huge V8 and a supercharger. This generation of Ford GT, on the other hand, is not a retro car but a futuristic spaceship that forgot to return to the pits after a successful race at La Sartre and pulled into your parking space. What a beautiful machine. This 2021 copy is a so-called Carbon Series. This means that the car is slightly lighter than the already very light “standard” Ford GT, the car has extra visible carbon, a Lexan engine compartment cover, no cup holders, carbon wheels, titanium wheel bolts and a stripe over the hood consisting of blank carbon.
The second generation Ford GT, as this car is referred to, is a car built at Multimatic in Canada. The base is a carbon fiber monocoque that is not only extremely stiff but also feather-light. The drive is provided by a 3.5 litre Ford Ecoboost V6. The engine produces 647 hp and enables the car to reach a top speed of no less than 347 kilometres per hour. The car was unveiled in 2016 and Ford immediately announced that it would be taking another shot at victory at Le Mans 50 years later. The Ford GT is therefore also one of the few cars that is basically designed as a race car and not as a street car. This means that for the designers the objectives were very clear in advance: this car must be able to drive as fast as possible at Le Mans and then we must be able to make the car street-legal with not too many adjustments. Finally, it should be noted that this is an almost unique opportunity to obtain a Ford GT Carbon Series. When Ford opened the order books for the GT, it was not the case that everyone could buy such a car, no, buyers had to go through a real application procedure to get a Ford GT. If Ford didn’t think the story was good enough, or the buyer didn’t like the GT, it wasn’t possible to buy one. In addition, buyers of the Ford GT were not allowed to resell the car shortly after purchase.
This copy has German papers and is in absolute mint condition. The car comes with delivery miles and is beautifully executed. Black goes perfectly with the car’s sinister looks. The body is unmistakably recognizable as a Ford GT and yet almost incomparable with its predecessors. The carbon wheels are not only very beautiful but also very light. The finish of the car is of course as you would expect from a top product of this calibre. The paint is beautifully sprayed, the finish on the wheels is exceptional, the panels fit together sublimely everywhere and we are only talking about the exterior of the car. The interior is pure practicality. The steering wheel is equipped with many buttons to operate many vital functions of the car and makes driving the car a breeze. The ergonomics are of course perfect for each other and finding a good seating position is child’s play because the seat cannot be adjusted, but the steering column and the pedal box have to be adjusted. Unlike previous hardcore versions of the Ford GT, the Carbon Series is still equipped with the Ford Sync 3 system. This makes covering longer distances a wonderful activity. Things like air conditioning and an excellent sound system make the party complete.
In short, an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a Ford GT Carbon Series and an absolute top opportunity for the serious investor.
Fourth model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Ford GT Supercar. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic theme, set nr. 42154.
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game Forza Motorsport 6, the second-generation Ford GT was shown to the public with plans for production in 2016, after a decade-old hiatus from the first generation. The car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LM GTE-Pro class, taking 1st and 3rd in class.
The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, which was closely related to the ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful Le Mans race car. Low downforce and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, and this drove designers to pursue a 'teardrop profile' as often seen in LMP1 cars. The powertrain of the new GT, therefore, became a secondary criterion to the external design and aerodynamic performance of the car. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine due to the degrees of freedom that the compact engine gave designers.
Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT is only offered as a 2-door coupe with the mid-rear layout, for the purpose of improved stability by keeping the center of gravity near the middle. The new GT's weight distribution is 43% front and 57% rear. Unlike the first generation car, the new GT has butterfly doors that no longer include a piece integrated into the roof.
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Chevrolet Grand Prix Weekend
#64 Drivers: Harry Turckell Mario Rockefeller
Class: GT Daytona Pro (GTD-PRO)
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Turn 5 Moss Corner 1st Practice Session
Bowmanville, Ont
July 12,2024
Thrd model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Porsche 963 LMP Racer. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the SpeedChampions series, set nr. 76916.
The Porsche 963 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Porsche and built by Multimatic, to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Protoype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively. The 963 was revealed at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a traditional red, white, and black livery.
The LMDh regulations do not restrict displacement, design, or the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine. Laudenbach and his engineers chose an old, familiar engine “Motorsport is already in the genes of its V8 cylinder. The low position of the crankshaft, in particular, allows you to optimize the race car’s center of gravity,” he says enthusiastically. “The dry sump lubrication was already designed for high lateral acceleration in the 918. If you consider the degree of freedom in the regulations – for example, when it comes to minimum weight and performance – this 4.6-liter engine offers an outstanding basis for an LMDh drive.”
The official race debut of the 963 was at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche later announced that the first customer 963s would not be delivered until April 2023 forcing customer teams to miss the opening races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC.
Aston Martin One-77 (2009-12) Engine 7312cc V12 Production 77
ASTON MARTIN SET
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The One-77 first appeared at the 2008 Paris Motorshow though hidden throughout the show beneath a Saville Row tailored skirt, before being fully revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with deliveries begining in 2011.
The car was built to a limited production run of 77, giving it the name One-77 and selling at £1,150,000.
The One-77 features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 litre (7312 cc) V12 engine with 750 hp.
he car uses a strengthened version of the DB9's 6-speed automated manual transmission and height-adjustable pushrod suspension coupled with dynamic stability control. and is designed to run on Pirelli P-Zero Corsa Tyres.
The top speed was estimated to be 200 mph (320 km/h) but actual tests in December 2009 showed a figure of 220.007 mph, the engineering and build of the chassis and suspension systems was undertaken by Multimatic of Canada
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Shot at The Silverstone Classic 28th July 2013 Ref 95-091
Developed by Ford Motor Corp & Multimatic. Multimatic is the organization that has developed & raced the Ford GT in several racing series including the LeMans 24 event.
This was on display on the Upper Show Grounds with other Concept cars & new Model intros @ the Pebble Beach Concours, August, 2019 held each year @ the Pebble Beach Golf Club, Pebble Beach, California, U.S.A.
De Macross Epique GT1 (2012-on) 5400cc V8 (Ford)
DE MACROSS SET
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The De Macross GT1 is powered by a supercharged 5.4 liter Roush Yates V8 engine that delivers a total of 845 HP Ford V8 breathed on by Roush and mated to a six speed manual gearbox.
Designed by the founder of the company, Korean oil mogul Jahong Hur, The engineering was done in Toronto, Canada, by Multimatic, The transaxle comes from Ricardo, and there are front and rear alloy subframes holding the DSSV suspension in place. DSSV also reportedly supplies the Red Bull F1 team and cars. The car is said to weigh 3,200lbs and reach 62mph from a standstill in 3.1 seconds while reaching top speeds of over 230mph and is priced at around $ 1.5 million.
Shot at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 30:06:2012 Ref: 87-102
Aston Martin One-77 (2009-12) Engine 7312cc V12 Production 77
ASTON MARTIN SET
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The One-77 first appeared at the 2008 Paris Motorshow though hidden throughout the show beneath a Saville Row tailored skirt, before being fully revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show with deliveries begining in 2011.
The car was built to a limited production run of 77, giving it the name One-77 and selling at £1,150,000.
The One-77 features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 litre (7312 cc) V12 engine with 750 hp.
he car uses a strengthened version of the DB9's 6-speed automated manual transmission and height-adjustable pushrod suspension coupled with dynamic stability control. and is designed to run on Pirelli P-Zero Corsa Tyres.
The top speed was estimated to be 200 mph (320 km/h) but actual tests in December 2009 showed a figure of 220.007 mph, the engineering and build of the chassis and suspension systems was undertaken by Multimatic of Canada
Racing in the RAC Tourist Trophy race for Pre. 1963 GT Cars
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Shot at The Silverstone Classic 28th July 2013 Ref 95-116
Fourth model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Ford GT Supercar. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic theme, set nr. 42154.
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show and at the unveiling of the 2015 racing video game Forza Motorsport 6, the second-generation Ford GT was shown to the public with plans for production in 2016, after a decade-old hiatus from the first generation. The car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LM GTE-Pro class, taking 1st and 3rd in class.
The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, which was closely related to the ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful Le Mans race car. Low downforce and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, and this drove designers to pursue a 'teardrop profile' as often seen in LMP1 cars. The powertrain of the new GT, therefore, became a secondary criterion to the external design and aerodynamic performance of the car. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine due to the degrees of freedom that the compact engine gave designers.
Like its predecessor, the new Ford GT is only offered as a 2-door coupe with the mid-rear layout, for the purpose of improved stability by keeping the center of gravity near the middle. The new GT's weight distribution is 43% front and 57% rear. Unlike the first generation car, the new GT has butterfly doors that no longer include a piece integrated into the roof.
De Macross Epique GT1 (2012-on) 5400cc V8 (Ford)
DE MACROSS SET
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The De Macross GT1 is powered by a supercharged 5.4 liter Roush Yates V8 engine that delivers a total of 845 HP Ford V8 breathed on by Roush and mated to a six speed manual gearbox.
Designed by the founder of the company, Korean oil mogul Jahong Hur, The engineering was done in Toronto, Canada, by Multimatic, The transaxle comes from Ricardo, and there are front and rear alloy subframes holding the DSSV suspension in place. DSSV also reportedly supplies the Red Bull F1 team and cars. The car is said to weigh 3,200lbs and reach 62mph from a standstill in 3.1 seconds while reaching top speeds of over 230mph and is priced at around $ 1.5 million.
JUSTIN BELL: was born 23 February 1968 in Rustington, Sussex, England, the son of multi Le Mans winning driver Dereck Bell.
With natural talent and the encouragement of his father Derek Bell, a five-time Le Mans champion, he started out fast and got faster, and soon began carving his own place in history. Since beginning his career in 1988, Justin has achieved many significant racing accomplishments, including the 1997 FIA GT2 World Championship, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998 and second-place finishes in Le Mans and Daytona, and a pair of SCCA Trans-Am wins.
Before carving out a career in the media establishing himself as one of the top US based automotive content hosts. In 1993, he was co-host of the motor sports television program 555 Performance World, which ran on Asia's largest satellite network Star TV and was seen by over 80 million viewers. This led to him hosting a six part series, The International Young Driver of the Year on BBC television. Since 2005 Justin has worked frequently with Speed Channel as a host of various live and format based TV shows, In 2009 Bell debuted as the driving instructor for the celebrities on The Jay Leno Show. Justin co-founded Bell & Ammo with Nicolai Iuul in 2013 to create high production value, entertaining, original automotive lifestyle content. Their primary show is The Worlds Fastest Car Show sponsored by eBay Mobile and airs on the wildly successful Motor Trend YouTube Channel. Nicolai produces and directs while Justin hosts.
Shot at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 30:06:2012 Ref: 87-100
Ever wonder what kind of crazy, super-secret skunkworks projects we're working on behind the scenes? It doesn’t get any cooler than this! Today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Multimatic Motorsports and Ford Performance unveiled their brand new Ford GT Mk II. The Mk II is a limited-edition, track-only GT that represents the next stage in Ford GT performance and manifests the true racetrack potential of a Ford GT that is not hindered by limitations imposed by series rules, sanctioning bodies, or homologation requirements. The Ford GT Mk II is powered by a 700HP 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine, is equipped with state-of-the-art aero to generate 400% more downforce than a standard GT, and rides on Multimatic DSSV dampers, giant Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport GT tires, and specially-designed 19x11.5/19x13.0 Forgeline one piece forged monoblock wheels finished in Satin Gunmetal! Pricing on the phenomenal Ford GT Mk II starts at $1.2 million and only 45 units will be built, so if you want one, then you’d better get in line soon. See more at: forgeline.com/customer-gallery/multimatic-motorsports/
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Hatred is not overcome by hatred; hatred is conquered by love, and so is the order of things from eternity. Unless your name is Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari just let you down by having lunch with his lawyer and then not returning to the negotiating table. The story is of course known to every Ford and Ferrari enthusiast. Ford developed the GT40 and beat Ferrari fair and square at Le Mans. But the chance of ever buying a Ferrari has gone forever since that afternoon. Fortunately, both brands are still going strong today and Ford uses the GT40 every few years as an excuse to put the most extravagant and excellent sports car on the market. The previous Ford GT was actually a slightly larger GT40 with a huge V8 and a supercharger. This generation of Ford GT, on the other hand, is not a retro car but a futuristic spaceship that forgot to return to the pits after a successful race at La Sartre and pulled into your parking space. What a beautiful machine. This 2021 copy is a so-called Carbon Series. This means that the car is slightly lighter than the already very light “standard” Ford GT, the car has extra visible carbon, a Lexan engine compartment cover, no cup holders, carbon wheels, titanium wheel bolts and a stripe over the hood consisting of blank carbon.
The second generation Ford GT, as this car is referred to, is a car built at Multimatic in Canada. The base is a carbon fiber monocoque that is not only extremely stiff but also feather-light. The drive is provided by a 3.5 litre Ford Ecoboost V6. The engine produces 647 hp and enables the car to reach a top speed of no less than 347 kilometres per hour. The car was unveiled in 2016 and Ford immediately announced that it would be taking another shot at victory at Le Mans 50 years later. The Ford GT is therefore also one of the few cars that is basically designed as a race car and not as a street car. This means that for the designers the objectives were very clear in advance: this car must be able to drive as fast as possible at Le Mans and then we must be able to make the car street-legal with not too many adjustments. Finally, it should be noted that this is an almost unique opportunity to obtain a Ford GT Carbon Series. When Ford opened the order books for the GT, it was not the case that everyone could buy such a car, no, buyers had to go through a real application procedure to get a Ford GT. If Ford didn’t think the story was good enough, or the buyer didn’t like the GT, it wasn’t possible to buy one. In addition, buyers of the Ford GT were not allowed to resell the car shortly after purchase.
This copy has German papers and is in absolute mint condition. The car comes with delivery miles and is beautifully executed. Black goes perfectly with the car’s sinister looks. The body is unmistakably recognizable as a Ford GT and yet almost incomparable with its predecessors. The carbon wheels are not only very beautiful but also very light. The finish of the car is of course as you would expect from a top product of this calibre. The paint is beautifully sprayed, the finish on the wheels is exceptional, the panels fit together sublimely everywhere and we are only talking about the exterior of the car. The interior is pure practicality. The steering wheel is equipped with many buttons to operate many vital functions of the car and makes driving the car a breeze. The ergonomics are of course perfect for each other and finding a good seating position is child’s play because the seat cannot be adjusted, but the steering column and the pedal box have to be adjusted. Unlike previous hardcore versions of the Ford GT, the Carbon Series is still equipped with the Ford Sync 3 system. This makes covering longer distances a wonderful activity. Things like air conditioning and an excellent sound system make the party complete.
In short, an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a Ford GT Carbon Series and an absolute top opportunity for the serious investor.
#19 Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT4: Andy Priaulx, #15 Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT4: Seb Priaulx, Grid, British GT Championship, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium
Thrd model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2022 Porsche 963 LMP Racer. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the SpeedChampions series, set nr. 76916.
The Porsche 963 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Porsche and built by Multimatic, to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Protoype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively. The 963 was revealed at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a traditional red, white, and black livery.
The LMDh regulations do not restrict displacement, design, or the number of cylinders in the internal combustion engine. Laudenbach and his engineers chose an old, familiar engine “Motorsport is already in the genes of its V8 cylinder. The low position of the crankshaft, in particular, allows you to optimize the race car’s center of gravity,” he says enthusiastically. “The dry sump lubrication was already designed for high lateral acceleration in the 918. If you consider the degree of freedom in the regulations – for example, when it comes to minimum weight and performance – this 4.6-liter engine offers an outstanding basis for an LMDh drive.”
The official race debut of the 963 was at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona, the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship. Porsche later announced that the first customer 963s would not be delivered until April 2023 forcing customer teams to miss the opening races of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and WEC.
Competitors heading down into the boot during the 2015 Continental Tire 150 at Watkins Glen.
One of the two car Multimatic Motorsports Ford Shelby GT350R-C Mustangs. #158 finished 4th overall & in GS class. Stablemate #15 qualified on the pole and finished 7th overall/GS class.
Lime Rock Park Weathertech IMSA weekend July 2016. Classes include IMSA WeatherTech and the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge.
Lime Rock Park Weathertech IMSA weekend July 2018. Classes include IMSA WeatherTech and the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge.
De Macross Epique GT1 (2012-on) 5400cc V8 (Ford)
DE MACROSS SET
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The De Macross GT1 is powered by a supercharged 5.4 liter Roush Yates V8 engine that delivers a total of 845 HP Ford V8 breathed on by Roush and mated to a six speed manual gearbox.
Designed by the founder of the company, Korean oil mogul Jahong Hur, The engineering was done in Toronto, Canada, by Multimatic, The transaxle comes from Ricardo, and there are front and rear alloy subframes holding the DSSV suspension in place. DSSV also reportedly supplies the Red Bull F1 team and cars. The car is said to weigh 3,200lbs and reach 62mph from a standstill in 3.1 seconds while reaching top speeds of over 230mph and is priced at around $ 1.5 million.
Shot at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 30:06:2012 Ref: 87-101
Hatred is not overcome by hatred; hatred is conquered by love, and so is the order of things from eternity. Unless your name is Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari just let you down by having lunch with his lawyer and then not returning to the negotiating table. The story is of course known to every Ford and Ferrari enthusiast. Ford developed the GT40 and beat Ferrari fair and square at Le Mans. But the chance of ever buying a Ferrari has gone forever since that afternoon. Fortunately, both brands are still going strong today and Ford uses the GT40 every few years as an excuse to put the most extravagant and excellent sports car on the market. The previous Ford GT was actually a slightly larger GT40 with a huge V8 and a supercharger. This generation of Ford GT, on the other hand, is not a retro car but a futuristic spaceship that forgot to return to the pits after a successful race at La Sartre and pulled into your parking space. What a beautiful machine. This 2021 copy is a so-called Carbon Series. This means that the car is slightly lighter than the already very light “standard” Ford GT, the car has extra visible carbon, a Lexan engine compartment cover, no cup holders, carbon wheels, titanium wheel bolts and a stripe over the hood consisting of blank carbon.
The second generation Ford GT, as this car is referred to, is a car built at Multimatic in Canada. The base is a carbon fiber monocoque that is not only extremely stiff but also feather-light. The drive is provided by a 3.5 litre Ford Ecoboost V6. The engine produces 647 hp and enables the car to reach a top speed of no less than 347 kilometres per hour. The car was unveiled in 2016 and Ford immediately announced that it would be taking another shot at victory at Le Mans 50 years later. The Ford GT is therefore also one of the few cars that is basically designed as a race car and not as a street car. This means that for the designers the objectives were very clear in advance: this car must be able to drive as fast as possible at Le Mans and then we must be able to make the car street-legal with not too many adjustments. Finally, it should be noted that this is an almost unique opportunity to obtain a Ford GT Carbon Series. When Ford opened the order books for the GT, it was not the case that everyone could buy such a car, no, buyers had to go through a real application procedure to get a Ford GT. If Ford didn’t think the story was good enough, or the buyer didn’t like the GT, it wasn’t possible to buy one. In addition, buyers of the Ford GT were not allowed to resell the car shortly after purchase.
This copy has German papers and is in absolute mint condition. The car comes with delivery miles and is beautifully executed. Black goes perfectly with the car’s sinister looks. The body is unmistakably recognizable as a Ford GT and yet almost incomparable with its predecessors. The carbon wheels are not only very beautiful but also very light. The finish of the car is of course as you would expect from a top product of this calibre. The paint is beautifully sprayed, the finish on the wheels is exceptional, the panels fit together sublimely everywhere and we are only talking about the exterior of the car. The interior is pure practicality. The steering wheel is equipped with many buttons to operate many vital functions of the car and makes driving the car a breeze. The ergonomics are of course perfect for each other and finding a good seating position is child’s play because the seat cannot be adjusted, but the steering column and the pedal box have to be adjusted. Unlike previous hardcore versions of the Ford GT, the Carbon Series is still equipped with the Ford Sync 3 system. This makes covering longer distances a wonderful activity. Things like air conditioning and an excellent sound system make the party complete.
In short, an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a Ford GT Carbon Series and an absolute top opportunity for the serious investor.
Ford GT (2nd Gen) (2016-22) Engine 3496cc V6 Twin Turbo EcoBoost
Production (planned) 1350
FORD NORTH AMERICA ALBUM
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in 2004 Ford launched the Ford GT, with similar outward appearance to the original 1960s GT 40. Designed by Camilo Pardo, the then head of Fordliving Legends studio, under J Mays, with Carroll Shelby the original designer of the Shelby GT 500 brought in to assist developement. The GT was wider than the GT40 and crucially 4 inches taller After six weeks from the unveiling of the GT40 concept, Ford announced a limited production run of the car. Three pre-production cars were shown to the public in 2003 as part of Ford's centenary celebrations, and delivery of the production version called simply the Ford GT began in Autumn of 2004. 4038 cars were built for the 2005 and 2006 model years with assembly in Norwalk, Ohio. Powered by a 5.4ltr supercharged version of the Ford Modular V8. Production halted before reaching the original stated 4,500 with 100 destined for Europe and a further 200 for Canada
The second generation Ford GT was previewed at the 2015 Frankfurt Motorshow in lieu of launch in December 2016. Designed by Chris Svensonn and assembled at Markham, Ontario, Canada. the car marked 50 years since the GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans and competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans to better celebrate the anniversary, winning the LMGTE Pro class. The design of the new GT began with its aerodynamics package, related to an ultimate focus of the design team of creating a successful Le Mans race car. Low drag and aerodynamic efficiency were of primary importance in the development of the exterior of the car, with its powertrain taking secondary importance. Although a V8 and even a V12 engine were both considered, it was ultimately decided to use Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine due to the degrees of freedom that the compact engine gave designers. The car is powered by a 3,496 cc twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine rated at 647 hp For the 2020 model year and beyond, this power output rating was increased to 660 hp
The car is powered by a 3,496 cc (3.5 L; 213.3 cu in) Twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine generating a power output of 647 bhp, the engine shares many components with the F-150's 3.5 L V6 engine including the cylinder heads, block and dual fuel system, differences include larger turbochargers, an aluminum intake manifold, a custom dry sumped lubrication system, unique camshafts and higher strength rotating and timing drive components. Underpinning the GT is a carbon fiber monocoque bolted to aluminum front and rear subframes covered in carbon fiber body panels. The car also has a race inspired pushrod suspension system, active aerodynamics, dihedral (butterfly) doors. The windshield of the vehicle is made of Gorilla Glass manufactured by Corning, which is also used for manufacturing smartphone screens which is used to reduce weight.
Production began in December 2016, with a planned production rate of one car per day at Ford's new, low-volume assembly facility at Multimatic in Markham, Ontario, Canada with production schedualed to continue into October 2020. The cars produced for the 2017 and 2018 model years are reserved for selected buyers, the cars produced for the 2019 model year are for buyers who passed over in the initial selection process, and the cars produced for the 2020 model year are for normal customers
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