The first of the track-only 2020 Ford GT Mk IIs ever delivered to a customer is coming up for auction with 466 miles on the odometer.
The Mk II is a track-only version of the modern Ford GT supercar. But while a racing version of the GT took a fairytale class win at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, on the 50th anniversary of Ford's legendary defeat of Ferrari, the Mk II was not built for racing. While it does have some race-bred features, it doesn't conform to the specific rules of any series.
Starting under the hood, the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 makes 700 hp—up from 647 hp in the standard GT—while the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was retuned for track work. Power still goes to the rear wheels only, but the GT Mk II gets Michelin Pilot Sport slicks in place of the standard car's Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.Working with Multimatic, the Canadian company that designed the GT race car and built all GTs, Ford upgraded the aerodynamic package.
Ford and Multimatic also scrapped the standard car's adjustable ride height and drive modes in favor of a simpler suspension setup with adjustable dampers that saved a claimed 200 pounds. The Mk II also got additional cooling elements—including auxiliary coolers for the engine and gearbox fed by a neat-looking roof-mounted air intake.
The interior is even more basic than the standard GT cockpit. A pair of Sparco bucket seats with 6-point harnesses, an FIA-approved roll cage, and a fire-suppression system ensure this car is ready for the track. A lack of creature comforts ensures there will be no distractions.Just 45 cars were built, and the one up for auction is a 2020 model and the first delivered to a customer. Ford let customers, and the buyer of this car went with blue with silver racing stripes.
RM Sotheby's expects this GT Mk II to sell for between $1 million and $1.2 million, which is close to the original purchase price. Despite their rarity and newness, multiple GT Mk IIs have
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