2020 Ford GT Supercar Gets More Power and Gulf Racing Heritage Livery

2020 Ford GT Supercar Gets More Power and Gulf Racing Heritage Livery

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  • The Ford GT is improved for 2020 with increased horsepower and upgraded engine cooling
  • Titanium exhaust from Akrapovič is now standard for Ford GT; system brings performance exhaust expert’s signature craftsmanship with deeply resonant, unmistakable sound
  • Two new unique appearance options: Liquid Carbon features GT’s carbon fiber body fully exposed; restyled Gulf Racing heritage livery pays homage to Ford’s 1969 Le Mans win; plus, supercar’s carbon fiber wheels are now available for the first time with heritage livery
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 06, 2020 – Today, Ford Performance announces upgrades to the Ford GT supercar for 2020, including increased engine power to 660 horsepower and improved cooling.

Much of the 2020 Ford GT’s advancements are a result of Ford’s continuous technological innovation, especially GT’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6.

“Ford GT continues to be the pinnacle of Ford performance,” said Ed Krenz, Ford Performance chief program engineer. “GT is always the ultimate expression of Ford racing innovation, and as we know from the 1966 Le Mans through today, that means constantly raising our game for our customers as well as earning the checkered flag.”

Continuous EcoBoost Innovation

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Beyond 13 additional horsepower compared to 2017-19 GT supercars, the 2020 GT’s EcoBoost engine features a broader torque band and revised engine calibration plus mechanical upgrades that include gallery-cooled pistons and higher-energy ignition coils, thanks to lessons learned from the limited-edition, track-only GT Mk II.

Additional engine cooling and airflow updates includes new buttress air ducts designed to increase air flow by 50 percent while larger intercoolers keep charge air temperatures cooler, preserving peak power for the most strenuous, high-temperature sessions at the track. Suspension damping is increased in track mode to further enhance handling and body control, particularly for those high-speed transient sections of closed-course circuits.

New Standard Akrapovič Titanium Exhaust

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Ford Performance is also introducing the premium Akrapovič titanium exhaust as standard equipment for GT. Boasting the signature craftsmanship of these renowned race experts, this exhaust provides a nine-pound weight savings over the previous system while featuring that deeply resonant, unmistakable sound emanating from the more powerful EcoBoost engine.

Liquid Carbon

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Newly available Ford GT Liquid Carbon places an emphasis on GT’s lightweight sculpted carbon fiber body completely free of paint color. A special clearcoat punctuates each GT’s unique carbon fiber weave in this limited-edition appearance option.

“This next chapter in the Ford GT story allows us to fully demonstrate our mastery in both the art and science of carbon fiber craftsmanship and finishing,” said Angus Smith, General Manager of Multimatic Niche Vehicles, North America. “The results of this ongoing partnership between Multimatic and Ford Performance speak for themselves, as each visually stunning and unique Liquid Carbon GT is a manufacturing marvel, showcasing the characteristics and nuances inherent in carbon fiber composites.”

Ford GT Liquid Carbon features carbon fiber wheels as standard equipment. Owners can choose titanium lugnuts, six-point racing harness anchors, five interior options and five caliper colors. Further personalization is available through two over-the-top stripe options – the dual center stripes offered on the standard Ford GT or the single stripe found on the Carbon Series as well as optional painted mirror caps. Stripes and mirror caps are available in any of the seven standard paint colors as well as the extended color palette. For the first time, these features can be ordered independently of one another.

Updated Gulf Racing Heritage Livery

Ford Performance is also updating GT’s iconic heritage livery with a new design that includes a black pinstripe to divide the distinct blue and orange colors, recalling the 1968-69 Le Mans-winning GT40. The optional carbon fiber number switches from 9 on the 2019 model to 6 for 2020, matching that of the historic back-to-back winning car, chassis No. 1075. For the first time on a heritage model, carbon fiber wheels are available in lieu of aluminum alloy.

“Our team is very focused on delivering a car that exceeds customer expectations,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager. “The black pinstripe and carbon fiber wheels have been highly requested with the Gulf livery, so we committed to making that happen.”

Deliveries of the upgraded 2020 Ford GT are ongoing, with production wrapping up in 2022.
 
13 HP.....look out!

Looks stunning. That liquid carbon is ridiculous.
LOL! Yeah, that was one point I picked up on. Ford touting the "more powerful EcoBoost engine". 13hp? o_O But....the GT is a magnificent motoring machine, inside and out. I love this new Heritage version with its updated graphics. Drool!!! Best car that Ford has ever produced. If I could choose any car today, it would be this one. Stunning!
 
13 HP doesn't seem like anything, especially starting at 647. But, Billy Johnson (Ford racer / development driver) has been quoted that the revised mapping delivers a noticeable improvement, the HP and torque curves below the maximum.
 
Shit, $10,000 for stripes feels like a bargain
....when they're on a 2020 Ford GT. ;) I'm not impressed with the meager 13hp increase, but man, that's THE car I'd love. Ford did something right.

In other news, Ford just announced that they're planning a Ford GT-E. A smaller cross-over version similar to the Mustang Mach-E. LOL!
 
13 HP doesn't seem like anything, especially starting at 647. But, Billy Johnson (Ford racer / development driver) has been quoted that the revised mapping delivers a noticeable improvement, the HP and torque curves below the maximum.

I get that and all, but he is a paid employee of Ford, and wouldn't expect anything other than glowing reviews.

Obviously it's not a big deal, just a little humorous to tout such a small power increase on $500K+++ car.
 
13 HP doesn't seem like anything, especially starting at 647. But, Billy Johnson (Ford racer / development driver) has been quoted that the revised mapping delivers a noticeable improvement, the HP and torque curves below the maximum.
Yeah, I saw that, and that's really the important part. I would have noted the 13hp increase AFTER the info on the revised mapping. To emphasize what's really important. ;)
 
@treynor got hosed. LOL

I don't know, heritage edition vs exposed carbon. I think I would go carbon.
I'm going to go with a gulf style livery for my street GT as well. The all carbon look is cool, but it loses the lines of the car to my eye.

if I were planning to flip the car, I'd get the all carbon version for its exclusivity. But I'm planning to keep it...

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Adding 13 hp peak is one thing, but I wonder what the torque and HP increases are at non-peak measurements. Those are what you're going to really notice, typically.
 
I like it, but never been a fan of the the faux Carbon Fiber vinyl. Especially on a supercar.
Or is the whole car painted, and they just left the CF in the areas around the #
 

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