Entering its final year of production, the 2022 Ford GT Heritage Edition supercar pays homage to the 1964 prototype that started it all.

The limited-edition variant is inspired by the original prototype that debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 3, 1964 and went on to become America’s only Le Mans-winning supercar.

The vehicle was unveiled at this year’s Monterey Car Week alongside the surviving 164 GT prototype, chassis number GT/105.

“This is the first Ford GT Heritage Edition that goes beyond celebrating race wins – this one goes deep, and honors the earliest of Ford supercar heritage,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager.

“The Ford GT’64 Prototype Heritage Edition is a modern interpretation of the original, with no mistaking what this car is paying tribute to.”

Drawing inspiration from the iconic original, the Heritage Edition wears a two-tone paint job. It’s finished in Wimbledon White with Antimatter Blue graphics, including a triple racing stripe directly down the middle of the car.

The front splitter, mirror stalks, spoiler mounts, and diffuser are finished in carbon-fibre. Inside the cabin, Alcantara trim lines the dashboard, door cards, and steering wheel.

The vehicle is powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 engine as the regular GT, that produces 492kW of power and 745Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Ford is yet to confirm production details or pricing, however the current-generation GT isn’t built in right-hand drive – ruling out an Australian launch.

Source: Ford | Ford GT pays homage to its origins with limited-run heritage edition celebrating 1964 prototypes

30 August 2021