Ford premiered an ultra-rare (and bought out) particular version of its range-topping supercar on the 2022 New York Worldwide Auto Present. The 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Version, that includes Holman Moody Gold paint, made its debut alongside an identical 1966 GT40 MKII.
Holman Moody was a race group spawned within the '50s, created by two members of Ford manufacturing facility race group that misplaced their jobs when the American Producers' Affiliation banned the Blue Oval's official participation in motorsport.
It was one of many first corporations to construct inventory automotive chassis for racing, after components man and mechanic John Holman teamed up with driver Ralph Moody and purchased the store they had been simply fired from. In 1965 the corporate was tasked with constructing one of many Ford's GT40 race automobiles, finishing a part of the corporate's 1-2-3 sweep on the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
The Ford GT returned in 2017 and has since seen a minimum of one particular version per yr leaning on its racing historical past.
"Of all of the Ford GT Heritage Version liveries we have achieved, the Holman Moody Heritage Version's can't-miss signature gold and crimson theme is an epic tribute to our 1966 Le Mans end," mentioned Mike Severson, Ford GT program supervisor in a press launch. "Impressed by one of the well-known Ford GT40 race automobiles, this newest Ford GT honors the Holman Moody race group's knowhow and talent to out-innovate world rivals."
In 2017 and 2018 Ford constructed Heritage Editions honoring Le Mans winners in '66 and '67. The following two years it painted its Heritage Editions within the well-known gentle blue and orange Gulf Oil racing colours. And Ford has made three extra in 2021 and 2022 earlier than this one, all of which with lower than 50 examples.
The gold and crimson automobiles characteristic Oxford White circles with No. 5 stamped on the door, matching the '66 race automotive. It additionally has uncovered carbon fiber on the 20-inch wheels, entrance splitter, aspect sills, mirrors, engine louvres and rear diffuser.
The carbon fiber trim extends to the cabin on the door sills, console and vents. Alcantra covers the light-weight carbon fiber seats with debossed GT logos. The pillars are Alcantara whereas the sprint will get a mixture with leather-based. Gold appliques convey slightly brightness right into a usually darkish cabin.
This Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Version, like many of the GT specials, is an look bundle. All 2022 Ford GTs comes commonplace with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 making 660 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque. That is nonetheless despatched by means of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and solely the rear wheels. It does have an adjustable suspension which means it's surprisingly livable on regular roads.
First deliveries will happen this spring to "accredited Ford GT clients," says Ford.
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