Known as the “American supercar reborn”, the Ford GT was originally built in commemoration of the Ford GT40 racecar. As you may (or may not) remember, the GT40 was a legendary racer that swept the competition and beat out the world’s best racecars in the prestigious 24 Hours of LeMans race back in 1966.
What’s truly special about this limited run supercar is the fact that it can be used on the highway or on the racetrack. And since it is known to outperform cars like the Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini, it’s no wonder that the GT has been touted as the ultimate Ford.
Performance Overview
The 2006 Ford GT is very similar in appearance to the original racer. The body style is sleek and curvaceous and has a very low profile. According to Ford, every line of the car is a direct interpretation of the original.
As cool as the car looks on the outside, it is just as cool on the inside. The engine boasts a whopping 550-horsepower kick and the GT is fully capable of reaching 60 miles per hour in only 3.3 seconds. Fully revved, it can exceed 205 miles per hour.
You would think that a car that goes that fast would be hard to handle, but it actually maneuvers very well, taking turns easily and smoothly. Ford has truly built a supercar to be proud of.
Under the Hood
Not short on power, the Ford GT features a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 and a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
Fuel Efficiency
The GT is not fuel efficient by any means, getting 13 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.
Safety
The safety features are rather basic. There are driver and passenger front-impact bags and side-impact bars. The GT also features a four-wheel antilock brake system.
Warranties
The warranty coverage on the GT is very similar to that of most 2006 Ford models:
As in 2005, the available colors include Speed Yellow, Midnight Blue, Mark II Red, Mark IV Red, Centennial White, and Heritage Blue. The 2006 year brings about a special color- limited edition Tungsten Grey to commemorate the 1966 victory at LeMans.
For an extra charge (approximately $5,000), you can also get various colored racing stripes painted on the hood, roof, rear hatch, decklid, and along the side of the body.
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