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AMERICAN

SUPERSTAR

LOT #749 - 2019 FORD GT SUPERCAR TAKES
THE STAGE AT 2022 HOUSTON AUCTION

For any Ford enthusiast, the Ford GT is a “holy grail”
car with an absolutely incredible history and legacy
spawning from the GT40 that won Le Mans in 1966.
The latest iteration of the car, in its third generation
of production (when considering the original GT40)
has had an extremely limited number of cars built
each year since its debut in 2017. Further adding to
its allure is that the Ford GT is only sold to buyers
who meet specific criteria approved by Ford. For
those infatuated with the car and not wanting to
go through the process for Ford’s list of approved - - -
buyers, the 2022 Houston Auction, October 20-22 at TIE ALL THAT COMBUSTION TO A 7-SPEED GETRAG
NRG Center, provides an opportunity to obtain the DUAL-CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT
elusive and exclusive 2019 Ford GT.
DELIVERS POWER STRAIGHT TO THE REAR WHEELS
The resurrected Ford GT is regarded by many as a AND YOU ARE IN FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE.
true street-legal race car. Although the American
supercar has some creature comforts in its spaceship- - - -
like interior, its focus is on speed and top-notch
performance — the car can hit 60 mph from a
standstill in 3 seconds. If that is not enough to keep
you glued to the driver’s seat, the GT also comes Working with the impressive engine to achieve its
rated with a top speed of more than 216 mph. performance stats is a host of other elements that give
this Ford GT its supercar reputation. One of those
The heart of this track-focused monster is a mid- components is the carbon fiber monocoque chassis
mounted 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost and its carbon fiber body. The strong, lightweight
V6 engine rated with 647 horsepower and 550 ft/ material works to achieve a lower curb weight than if
lbs of torque. Some were surprised at the use of a it had been made with steel or aluminum, answering
V6 in this generation of the Ford GT, but once you the call for the need for speed with incredible style.
punch the gas pedal you completely understand
that the engineers at Ford mean business. Tie all Other performance enhancements include electronic
that combustion to a 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch active damping, which works with different drive
automatic transmission that delivers power straight modes to offer unique chassis tuning depending on
to the rear wheels and you are in for the ride which drive mode is selected. “Normal” mode offers a
of your life. softer damping to give the driver a more comfortable

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