NEW GT MK IV
You may have thought you’d seen the last of this mid-2010s supercar, but now it’s back, and wilder than ever before. Introducing the Ford GT Mk IV.
Extreme track-only supercars have emerged as a slightly bonkers consumer trend for the world’s ultra-wealthy petrolheads. Cars such as the Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, McLaren Senna GTR, and De Tomaso P900 are becoming more common as time goes by. Now, it’s Ford’s turn to get in on the act.
The result of their efforts is this: the Ford GT Mk IV. It’s a name that’ll be familiar to Blue Oval aficionados, having first been used on an evolution of the original Ford GT in 1967. That car was a masterclass in how to unleash a vehicle’s potential, which is fitting, considering that Multimatic was clearly given a very similar design brief.
The Canadian firm has long been Ford’s go-to contractor when dabbling in the world of motorsport and track cars. Multimatic has been integral to the modern Ford GT’s development throughout its lifespan, so it’s only right that it was once again enlisted to design the Mk IV.
As you can see from these photos, the new car’s carbon fibre body features heavily aerofocused styling, including a longtail rear end and turbofan wheel rims.
In addition to cutting through the air better than ever, the Mk IV also comes equipped with a healthy chunk of extra power. Its uniquely tuned twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 should be good enough for 800PS, while all that power gets put down via a racing-spec transmission.
What’s more, the longtail aspect of the Ford GT Mk IV’s design has also translated into a longer wheelbase. This should help with handling, especially when paired with Multimatic’s adaptive suspension.
Just 67 of these final Ford GTs will be made; a nod to the model year of its Mk IV namesake. If you’re interested in bagging one for yourself you better start saving, as the asking price stands at a whopping $1.7 million apiece.