SEMA 2025 Debut: Rebuilt 2005 Ford GT with Doran GT2 Carbon Body Kit

From Obliteration to Debut

• 💥 A 2005 Ford GT, obliterated and destroyed in a 2007 racetrack crash, has been reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up over 17 years.
• 🛠️ The car features a Doran GT2 body kit, with every panel and part meticulously handcrafted.
• 🌟 This marks a monumental debut for the team, showcasing their ability to resurrect a seemingly irreparable vehicle.

SEMA Show Reveal and Reactions

• 🤩 The Ford GT was unveiled at the SEMA show to an excited crowd, with reactions ranging from immediate admiration to detailed critiques.
• 💬 Several attendees, including notable car enthusiasts and builders, shared their honest opinions on the build, focusing on details like the carbon fiber, livery, and overall aesthetic.
• 💯 The car received high ratings, with some calling it a "10 out of 10" and one of the coolest cars on YouTube.

The Doran GT2 Carbon Body Kit

• 🏎️ This is the ninth Doran GT2 carbon body kit ever made, and uniquely, it's the only one configured for a street car, with the other eight used on GT2 race cars.
• ⚖️ The carbon fiber kit reduced the car's weight by 100 lbs, bringing the total to 3347 lbs.
• ✨ The team decided to leave the carbon fiber exposed, opting not to cover it with paint, which was a departure from the original plan.

Performance and Street-Legal Build

• ⚙️ The car retains its factory supercharged 5.4L V8 engine, producing 570 horsepower, and is paired with a factory manual transmission.
• ✅ It's designed to be street-legal, passing emissions tests and retaining factory amenities like AC and a working radio, making it a usable supercar.
• 🛣️ The build aims to be a functional street car that can also be taken to the track, offering a blend of performance and practicality.

The Build Process and SEMA Experience

• ⏳ The rebuild process, particularly the final assembly, was completed in a remarkably short time, approximately 3-4 months after acquiring the car.
• 🥳 The team experienced a less stressful SEMA crunch than usual, finishing the car ahead of schedule, which felt unusual but ultimately rewarding.
• 🤝 The debut at SEMA was a massive success, with the WD-40 Brand booth drawing continuous crowds, highlighting the car's impact and the team's dedication.