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Evolution of Ford GT40
Superformance Future GT Forty and Ford GT Carbon Series

Everyone would probably agree that Ford GT40 is synonymous to top quality high-performance endurance race car. The original one was first built in 1964 and production ceased before the turning of the decade. Ford brought the style back in 2005 as Ford GT for a few years and the second generation Ford GT is in the current lineup. Recently two interesting models related to the winning race car were introduced to the market.

The first one is the Future GT Forty developed by Superformance, a company that has been selling GT40 continuations for years. While paying tribute to the 1968 Le Mans winning car, there are some difference. The new car uses a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with 657hp like the modern Ford GT EcoBoost engine instead of a V8, and the turbos are sourced from Garrett. The carbon fibre aero kit adds front canards and the massive rear wing. Overall the car has been modernised, but two-thirds of the chassis parts are interchangeable with the original GT40. The livery and lightings are also from the modern days.

The second one is the 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series, the lightest one out of all road-going Ford supercars. With carbon fibre wheels, a titanium exhaust, titanium wheel nuts and a lightweight polycarbonate rear hatch with additional vent, the limited edition model is 18 kg lighter thanks to these material changes. Some other things have been omitted for keeping the weight low, but the  radio and air conditioning are still available for a more relaxing daily driver. For the appearance, four optional accent colours – silver, orange, red or blue – can be selected for mirror caps, centre stripe and callipers.