A redesigned Gulf Racing Livery is also available.
Although the Ford GT was not upgraded to appeal to supercar enthusiasts, the Blue Oval did. Two new special edition models are available. One is nostalgic and the other celebrates the beauty of carbon fiber. The best news is that both models, in fact all models, will receive a power boost.
Because the Ford GT naked in carbon fiber looks flat-out , we start with the new trims. It’s called Liquid carbon and, as you can see from the image, the GT’s light structure is totally devoid of any paint. However, this doesn’t mean that it isn’t protected. Ford uses a special clearcoat to highlight the carbon fiber skin’s weaves. Personalization can be done in the form over-the-top strips or the center stripe of the Carbon Series. Also, painted mirror caps are available. For obvious reasons, carbon fiber wheels are standard equipment.
The new Gulf Racing livery for 2020 will be a mix of downright grueling and delightfully nostalgic. While the blue and orange color scheme is still in place, it has been updated with a black stripe to separate the shades. This is a tribute to the GT40 GT40 GT40 won Le Mans 1968 and 1969. The number 6 also pays homage to that winning car. The Ford Gulf Racing livery is available with carbon fiber wheels, as carbon fiber seems to have become a popular choice this year.
Let’s now talk about the power boost. It’s not much, but 660 horsepower (492 Kilowatts) is now the norm for the GT’s twin-turbo V6 engine. This represents a 13-hp increase. The engine’s calibration has been updated to create a wider torque curve. Aero changes to the buttress air conduits increase the airflow by 50%.
The larger intercoolers allow for more air to flow. A new Akrapovic titanium exhaust system gives the car a richer tone and reduces nine pounds. Ford seems to be keen to keep the GT thrilling in the face supercar competition. This is thanks to the increased suspension dampening in track mode.
All this applies to a very tiny portion of the motoring populace. Ford continues to produce very few GTs each year, even though they are still quite expensive.