850 HP Ford GT: Terrifyingly Perfect Analog Supercar

The Ford GT: A Unique Supercar

• 💡 The Ford GT is presented as a beautiful and confusing supercar, blending parts from pickup trucks and everyday Fords with its iconic supercar status.
• 🚀 This specific GT has been modified to produce 850 horsepower, making it a "lean, mean green machine."
• 🎯 The second-generation Ford GT is a tribute to the legendary GT40, commemorating the 40th anniversary of its Le Mans victories and the 100th anniversary of Ford Motor Company.

Bowden Autohaus Customization

• 🛠️ This particular GT was modified by Bowden Autohaus, known for building modern supercars with a focus on a more analog driving experience.
• 🎨 The car features a Volta green vinyl wrap by Anosatech, a direct tribute to the rare GT40 chassis number GT 1111, one of five open-top Roadster prototypes.
• ⚙️ Modifications include HRE vintage 517K forged wheels and KW coilovers with a hydraulic lift system, aiming for a perfect street fitment.

Performance and Driving Experience

• ⚡ With 850 horsepower from its modified 5.4L V8 engine (derived from the F-150/Shelby GT500), the car offers a terrifyingly raw driving experience.
• ⚠️ The GT lacks traction control and has only one inch of ground clearance, contributing to its sketchy and nerve-wracking nature on the street.
• 🏎️ Despite its parts-bin origins, the car provides an analog, race-car-like feel, making the driver feel like they are in a fighter plane.

Design and Heritage

• 🧐 The design incorporates numerous cues from the original GT40, including overall dimensions and hood vents.
• 🚪 The doors are a direct homage to the GT40's design, where the roof was part of the door to facilitate easier entry and exit.
• 💯 A subtle Easter egg in the headlights spells out "100" on the driver's side, marking the 100th anniversary of Ford Motor Company.

Market Reception and Value

• 📉 Originally priced around $150,000, the Ford GT was intended to be a more affordable supercar compared to its European rivals, but it did not sell well initially.
• 📈 Today, the Ford GT is considered one of the last truly analog supercars, with prices for good examples exceeding over a million dollars.