In a press release from earlier this week, announced that the 2017 Ford GT supercar will be available in a limited edition Heritage theme that pays tribute to the GT40 Mark II which delivered Ford's unprecedented podium sweep at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1966.
Adding even more scarcity to an already rare nameplate, the 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition will feature unique interior and exterior color themes, and an exclusive wheel finish. The looks are based on the GT40 Mark II and have been accentuated with new styling cues to deliver a modern interpretation.
“Celebrating the anniversary of Ford’s historic victories at Le Mans has always been a part of the return of the Ford GT,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, product development, and chief technical officer. “The 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition is a stunning tribute to the car that kicked off Ford’s string of Le Mans victories in 1966.”
The Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition can be viewed at FordGT.com using the configuration tool. Limited quantities will be available for the 2017 model year only.
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