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the aerodynamic signature of the car. The overtop painted stripes, this impressive 2019
engineering team considered using a V8 and Ford GT is further enhanced by the Exterior
even a V12 engine, but ultimately decided Exposed Carbon Fiber Package complete with
that the new GT would use Ford’s twin-turbo matte finish.
EcoBoost V6 due to its compact size, efficiency Inside, the GT is a masterpiece of minimalism;
and power density.
the cockpit is dressed in the optional Ebony
“Le Mans is very much a full economy race,” and white Ford GT Re-Entry interior theme
said Jamal Hameedi, former chief engineer and, aside from the Sync 3 infotainment
of Ford Performance. “The aerodynamics system, the cockpit contains nothing that
were developed first, and then we picked the is not either functional or necessary. This
most efficient engine that we could find for exceptionally well-optioned GT features
that package.” The heavily reworked 3.5-liter carbon-fiber seats and a stunning array of
EcoBoost generates 647hp and is paired with a leather, Alcantara, Matte Beryllium, exposed
specially designed 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch matte carbon fiber and black-anodized
gearbox. Combined the GT can sprint to 60 appointments. Rounding out the GT are
mph in 2.9 seconds and scream to a top speed Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes with
of over 217 mph. The GT, then, had more in optional blue calipers and super-light 20-inch
common with its race-bred GT40 ancestor than gloss exposed carbon-fiber wheels and 6-point
just the name or resemblance. harness anchors for serious track work. Offered
As comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno put in immaculate, as-new condition with just 18.1
it, “(It was) as far from the first-generation miles at time of writing, this 2019 Ford GT also
(2005) Ford GT as you could get, because the includes the Ford GT Ordering Kit and dealer
first Ford was a road car built to resemble a invoice.
race car. This one is an out and out race car, The second-generation Ford GT is a truly rare
modified to be a road car.” and special machine bred for competition
and shaped by the wind. When this stellar
Barrett-Jackson is once again excited to bring
cutting-edge performance and legacy to the example rolls across the block at the inaugural
forefront of the inaugural 2021 Houston 2021 Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction, just
Auction. Offered with No Reserve is a stunning remember its humble origins and race-winning
2019 Ford GT equipped with $78,500 in pedigree.
factory options. Finished in Liquid Blue paint – Eric Becker
and accented by the optional Frozen White For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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