Ford reveals lightweight #Ford GT "Competition Series"

In honour of their recent win in the Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona, Ford Performance has unveiled a special model of the Ford GT dubbed the Competition Series. This model will further shed weight and lower the center of gravity compared to the base model GT.

Ford reveals lightweight #Ford GT

In honour of their recent win in the Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona, Ford Performance has unveiled a special model of the Ford GT dubbed the Competition Series. This model will further shed weight and lower the center of gravity compared to the base model GT.

The exposed carbon fiber A pillar
The exposed carbon fiber A pillar

Ford Performance nixed the GT’s air conditioning, infotainment system including radio and speakers, storage areas, and even cupholders. Weight is further reduced by subbing out the standard materials in other places with even lighter variations. This includes a Perspex acrylic engine cover with vents and a carbon fibre prop rod, carbonfibre wheels with titanium nuts, a full titanium exhaust, more exposed carbon fibre inside and out, and an even thinner Gorilla Glass front windshield.

Ford reveals lightweight #Ford GT

Ford Performance has yet to reveal how much weight this package will reduce, nor how it will affect performance. At a tad over 3,000 pounds in base trim, this new package can be expected to weigh in at the high two thousand pound range.

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Michael R. T. Jensen

SVTSVE

02/24/2017 - 19:04 |
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SVTSVE

I want this so badly

02/24/2017 - 19:05 |
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Michael R. T. Jensen

In reply to by SVTSVE

Considering getting one? Being that you already have the last GT.

02/24/2017 - 19:06 |
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Aaron 7

Neeeeed

02/24/2017 - 19:06 |
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Michael R. T. Jensen

In reply to by Aaron 7

Buy one! Make that two, I want one as well. ;-)

02/24/2017 - 19:06 |
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Black Phillip

My truck is better equipped lol

02/24/2017 - 19:16 |
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Sure, so is my Focus. Not sure if either would beat it in any performance tests, though. LoL

02/24/2017 - 19:17 |
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Anonymous

OMG!!! It has Cupholders!!!!!!!!!!!

02/24/2017 - 19:20 |
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Michael R. T. Jensen

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

The base model does. Not this one, though.

02/24/2017 - 19:20 |
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Gabriel 56

But it’s a ford

02/24/2017 - 21:02 |
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Yes, that’s why the title says Ford GT instead of NotFord GT.

02/24/2017 - 21:03 |
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Joshua Persaud (Wagon/Estate Squad) (Sleeper Squad) I need a

Finally, Ford realizes weight reduction, bro.

02/24/2017 - 23:11 |
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Ford is usually pretty light weight on their performance vehicles.

02/24/2017 - 23:21 |
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Anonymous

But not for those with light weight wallets

02/24/2017 - 23:16 |
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Michael R. T. Jensen

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Lmao, that’s a good one.

02/24/2017 - 23:21 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

They should make a light weight wallet edition lol

02/26/2017 - 04:41 |
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SamTheMan

Shmee just cant win

02/24/2017 - 23:17 |
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Michael R. T. Jensen

In reply to by SamTheMan

He’s got money, he can get this one or the base model.

02/24/2017 - 23:22 |
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SprechenSieStang

Sweet

02/24/2017 - 23:22 |
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Guessing that you meant to reply to SVTSVE.

02/24/2017 - 23:23 |
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