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of electrifying performance in every discipline, including
a 205-mph top speed. Powering the Ford GT was a mid-
mounted, 32-valve 5.4-liter V-8 engine delivering 550 rated
horsepower with a twin-screw Lysholm supercharger, mated to
a Ricardo 6-speed gearbox/rear transaxle. Fully independent
underpinnings and huge Brembo ventilated disc brakes
rounded out the competition-worthy, yet dedicated street car.
Fittingly, one modern GT was quietly purchased and evaluated
by Ferrari, predictably helping the legendary Italian marque
to up its road-car game. And of course there is much more to
the 2005-06 Ford GT story, including its crucial performance
development processes and the expertise of living legend
Carroll Shelby.

While the Ford GT was highly anticipated and eagerly bought
up by collectors and enthusiasts - with 4,033 produced,

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