The Ford GT is one of the most iconic sports cars to roll off the Blue Oval company’s production line. It has been bringing glory to the automaker since 1966 when it defeated Italian automotive powerhouse rival Ferrari at that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, scoring a historic 1-2-3 podium finish.
2022 Ford GT LM Edition
Now that Ford decided to end the production of the GT sports car, the American automaker has released the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition. Not only does it celebrate the historic motorsports run Ford accomplished in the 60s but also applauds the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours win at the LMGTE Pro class. Deliveries are slated to start this fall, while the production will end later this year.
The Ford GT LM Edition is limited to 20 units only. All come in a Liquid Silver exterior paint, with customers getting to choose between red or blue accents. It rides on a set of 20-inch exposed carbon fiber wheels, which also get an option for either red or blue inner-barrel trims.
The sports car celebrates its motorsport milestones
Ford chose red and blue as these honor the race livery of the Le Mans-winning no. 68 Ford GT. So inside, the Alcantara-wrapped carbon fiber seat can be had in either red or blue. Carbon fiber is scattered throughout the cabin, exuding a high-performance appeal. Additionally, a GT LM plate is embedded on the dashboard.
Powering the final edition is still a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine capable of making 660 horsepower. The exhaust gases exit to a 3D titanium-printed dual-exhaust that features a cyclonic design, with a titanium 3D printed GT LM badge right above it.
It carries a strong motorsports history
“With innovative materials, design, and engineering, the Ford GT is unlike any other production supercar,” said Ford Performance Motorsports Global Director Mark Rushbrook.
“As we close this chapter of the road-going Ford GT, the GT LM Edition gave us a chance to inject even more heart and soul from a podium-finishing racecar, furthering the tribute to our 2016 Le Mans win,” added Rushbrook.
Ford's gem
With the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition marking the final special edition, here is the list of its other special editions:
- 2022 Ford GT Holman Moody Heritage Edition
- 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition
- 2022 Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition
- 2021 Ford GT ‘66 Daytona Heritage Edition
- 2020 Ford GT ‘69 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition
- 2019 Ford GT ‘68 Gulf Livery Heritage Edition
- 2018 Ford GT ‘67 Heritage Edition
- 2017 Ford GT ‘66 Heritage Edition
- 2006 Ford GT Gulf Livery Heritage Edition
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