Ford surprises with the new supercar GT

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surprised everyone by revealing at this year's Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) a new version of the GTFord GTUnited States of America, 2016 > present supercar. The model that will be sold in global markets, and whose production will begin next year, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1966 victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford took the three podium places.

The new Ford GT will be equipped with the most powerful version ever of an EcoBoost engine. According to the American brand the new mid-engined 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 will have an output above 600hp and will be combined with a double-clutch seven-speed transmission.

The model will be mainly produced with carbon fiber which should help it to have a very low kerb weight.

With a wide and low design the new Ford GT will be equipped with 20-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires. The suspension has an incorporated height adjustment system and carbon ceramic disc brakes.

The new rear-wheel drive supercar will be part of the new 12 models of the future Ford Performance range that will join the market by 2020. Besides the GT the special range will be integrated by the Focus RS, the F-150 Raptor, the Shelby GT350Ford Mustang Shelby GT350United States of America, 2015 > present and the GT350R.