DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 5, 2022: Ford as we speak pronounces the ultimate third-generation Ford GT particular version mannequin. The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition celebrates America’s solely Le Mans-winning race automobile that gained in 2016 and the historic 1-2-3 podium sweep in 1966.
“With innovative materials, design and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other production supercar,” stated Mark Rushbrook, international director, Ford Performance Motorsports. “As we close this chapter of the road-going Ford GT, the GT LM Edition gave us a chance to inject even more heart and soul from a podium-finishing racecar, furthering the tribute to our 2016 Le Mans win.”
The Ford GT stays unique, and these closing 20 special-edition supercars will add to its collectability. Deliveries of the 2022 closing model-year Ford GT LM Edition start this fall with manufacturing wrapping up later this yr.
2022 Ford GT LM race-livery exterior, uneven designed inside
With its carbon fiber physique proudly lacquered in Liquid Silver exterior paint, the limited-edition Ford GT LM is uniquely completed in both a crimson or blue theme all through, honoring the crimson and blue race livery of the Le Mans winning No. 68 Ford GT.
For a novel look, prospects can select from uncovered crimson or blue tinted carbon fiber that underscores the decrease aerodynamics of the supercar. This consists of tinting the ultra-lightweight materials on the entrance splitter, aspect sills and door sills, plus engine bay louvers, mirror stalks and rear diffuser. Exposed gloss carbon fiber 20-inch wheels with corresponding crimson or blue inner-barrel accents, plus titanium lug nuts and Brembo® brake calipers lacquered in black to additional modernize this package deal.
Unique to the Ford GT LM is a 3D titanium-printed dual-exhaust that encompasses a cyclonic design inside the information and hints on the twin-turbo 660 horsepower EcoBoost® engine. Above the information, a titanium GT LM badge can also be 3D printed.
Inside, the Ford GT LM Edition’s inside options distinctive appointments together with Alcantara®-wrapped carbon fiber seats with an identical crimson or blue driver’s seat, and Ebony passenger seat with accent stitching that matches the motive force’s seat colour, in addition to the engine begin button. The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather-based and Alcantara, whereas pillars and headliner are wrapped in Ebony Alcantara. Carbon fiber carries into the cabin, showing on the console, vent registers and decrease A-pillars with a matte end.
Podium-finished crankshaft floor down and shared in all 20 GT LM Edition automobiles
Making the Ford GT LM Edition a particular closing tribute, the Ford Performance staff regarded for tactics to embed the Le Mans podium-finishing spirit into every highway automobile.
The consequence: the staff positioned the third-place 2016 Ford GT (No. 69) racecar’s engine that was disassembled and shelved after the race, floor down the crankshaft right into a powder, and developed a novel bespoke alloy used to 3D print the instrument panel badge for every of the 20 special-edition supercars.
Honoring Ford GT Le Mans efforts, Ford v. Ferrari 50 years later
The 2022 Ford GT LM Edition pays tribute to the third-generation supercar’s total win and the No. 68 Ford GT of Sébastien Bourdais (FRA), Joey Hand (US) and Dirk Müller (GER) who crossed the end line on the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Similar to the epic 1966 Ford v. Ferrari battle, the No. 68 Ford GT took the lead for the ultimate time within the twentieth hour of the race after going one-on-one with the No. 82 Ferrari. Hand was behind the wheel on the three events that the Ford handed the Ferrari, rekindling a 50-year-old rivalry between the 2 automobile producers.
The No. 69 Ford GT of Ryan Briscoe (AUS), Scott Dixon (NZ) and Richard Westbrook (GB) joined the winners on the rostrum after scoring third place. The Nos. 66 and 67 Ford GTs completed in fourth and ninth locations, respectively.
The 2022 Ford GT LM additionally honors the herculean effort and drive from the Ford Chip Ganassi staff that reworked the automobile right into a Le Mans winner in simply over one yr (395 days).
Further constructing on the Ford GT limited-edition sequence
The Ford GT LM provides to the celebration of the supercar’s landmark moments in motorsports historical past, together with, in fact, its Le Mans titles. In all, the sequence consists of 10 ultra-limited-edition supercars. These embody:
- 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition honoring the corporate’s 1966 Le Mans sweep and the race staff that innovated the aptitude of the GT40 MK II to ship a brake setup matching the racecar’s 200 mph-plus speeds; solely 21 constructed
- 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition honoring the No. 16 Alan Mann Ford GT MK I light-weight experimental prototype that helped pave the way in which for the 1-2-3 sweep on the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans; solely 30 constructed
- 2022 Ford GT ’64 Prototype Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT’s roots and the earliest 5 authentic Ford GT prototypes; solely 27 constructed
- 2021 Ford GT ’66 Daytona Heritage Edition honoring the Ford GT MK II No. 98 racecar that gave Ford a 1-2-3-5 domination at Daytona in 1966, kicking off a magical season for the Ford GT40 MK II; solely 50 constructed
- 2020 Ford GT ’69 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honoring the Ford GT40 MK I No. 6 racecar that was victorious at Le Mans in 1969; solely 50 constructed
- 2019 Ford GT ’68 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK I No. 9 racecar that was victorious at Le Mans in 1968; solely 50 constructed
- 2018 Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK IV No. 1 racecar that was victorious at Le Mans in 1967; solely 39 constructed
- 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition honoring Ford GT40 MK II No. 2 that gained 1966 Le Mans race; solely 27 constructed
- 2006 Ford GT Gulf Livery Heritage Edition commemorating GT40’s back-to-back 24 Hours of Le Mans titles in 1968 and 1969; solely 343 constructed
In addition, the Ford GT Mk II, a limited-edition, track-only GT co-developed by Ford Performance and Multimatic additionally concludes by the top of the yr with a complete of 45 automobiles.
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