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68fastback
10-19-2018, 03:09 PM
Ford Increasing GT Production to Make Ownership Dreams a Reality for 350 More Supercar FansOct 18, 2018 | Dearborn, Mich. (https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2018/10/18/ford-increasing-gt-production.html#) [<= link]




Due to the popularity of Ford GT, Ford is raising the number of supercars it will build to 1,350 – up from 1,000; Ford GT production will run for a total of approximately six years
Ford is re-opening the final owner application process for select global markets on Nov. 8; prospective owners can submit their applications at FordGT.com for 30 days
Previous applicants need to confirm or modify their original application to be considered in this final application window to own a Ford GT


Dearborn, Mich., Oct. 18, 2018 – Ford Motor Company is increasing Ford GT production to 1,350 vehicles after more than 6,500 applicants raced to sign up for the original 1,000 cars allotted in 2016 – even before the car recaptured LeMans glory later that year.

“The response to our Ford GT has been unprecedented, with initial demand outstripping supply by more than six-to-one,” said Hermann Salenbauch, Ford Performance director. “By extending the Ford GT production run for a limited period, we’re able to maintain the exclusivity of the ultra-desirable supercar while offering the ownership experience to a greater number of customers.”

Ford is re-opening the application window to customers hoping to join the exclusive group of Ford GT owners starting Nov. 8 for select global markets. Prospective owners will be able to submit their applications for 30 days at FordGT.com.

Successful applicants will work with the Ford GT Concierge Service for a personalized purchase experience of cars produced in the 2020 to 2022 calendar years.
Production of the Ford GT – powered by a twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and featuring a carbon fiber architecture, active aerodynamics and 216 mph top speed – began in December 2016.

Tommy Gun
10-19-2018, 07:29 PM
So when I win the lotto tonight where do I pick one of these up?

twobjshelbys
10-19-2018, 10:02 PM
So when I win the lotto tonight where do I pick one of these up?

At best on ebay or Mecum or Barrett Jackson.

The same lottery that was used for the first batch will be reactivated (on Nov 9). Those of us who got the "maybe but really no and really if you want to be told again, Hell no" letter can reactivate our application. But you've got to remember if you do:

1. Your last application was deemed unacceptable. You didn't win. Maybe you should rethink it.
2. There will be 10000 applicatants for the remaining 600 cars.

twobjshelbys
10-19-2018, 10:03 PM
I'm very skeptical they will really produce that many in the time allocated. They're going to really have to kick up production. The last time I checked numbers they should have been approaching 600-700 to make their original 250/year build plan and they hadn't even produced the 300 needed for homologation yet (although they were close and could finish that in Nov-Dec)

68fastback
10-19-2018, 10:06 PM
I suspect you're right ...will probably extend production window b/c I can't see production rate increasing all that much.

Ford recalled 200 units last week for hydraulic leak on the rear spoiler, I believe.

68fastback
10-27-2018, 03:58 PM
After four wins in a row, Ford nails the IMSA Manufacturer's Cup for 2018 season (https://www.fordnxt.com/news/ford-gt-wins-the-imsa-manufacturers-championship-at-road-atlanta/)at Road Atlanta :banana: