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Ford created an aluminum space frame for the GT’s structure, covered in super-plastic-formed aluminum body panels. Aluminum is also used for the double-wishbone front and rear suspension design, which employs unequal length control arms and coil-over spring-shock dampers. Four-piston aluminum Brembo monoblock calipers clamp down on cross-drilled and vented rotors at each wheel. The brakes include ABS with electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Despite the intensive use of aluminum, the 2005 Ford GT exhibits a less-than-ideal 43/57 front/rear weight distribution.
Inside, the analog gauge layout retains the character of the original Ford GT40, with an oversized center-mounted tachometer flanked by secondary dials. The speedometer resides in the center of the instrument panel, canted in toward the driver at a severe angle for easier visibility, and all gauges get aluminum rings. The headlights, fog lights, wipers, defroster and interior dimmer lights are controlled using toggle switches that resemble those from the original car.
Sparco ventilated seats are constructed with carbon fiber shells and are covered in leather upholstery. Modern comfort and convenience items include power windows, power door locks, power exterior mirrors, keyless entry, air conditioning, and a CD player. To remind the Ford GT’s driver that this is a serious performance machine, the engine is actually visible in the rearview mirror. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps illuminate the road after dark.
Within days of taking delivery, Jay had amassed several hundred miles on this new Ford GT’s odometer, and was thoroughly enjoying the latest addition to his collection. Previously, Jay had called his McLaren F1 the car he would most likely take on a cross-country road trip – looks like he may have found a new favorite.
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