Ford Performance unveils new Ford GT Heritage Edition

The Ford GT is U.S.A's only Le Mans-winning supercar, and taking this pinnacle of Ford Performance even further for 2021, Ford is revealing two new enhancements - the first-ever Heritage Edition inspired by the original model's first endurance win at the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour Continental race, plus an all new Studio Collection package that offers even more exclusivity and design enhancements.

The announcement of two new variants of the Ford GT were the highlights at the conclusion of 2020 Petersen Car Week, which started airing Wednesday on the museum's YouTube channel, featuring 25 hours of original content from manufacturers and enthusiasts, along with automotive lifestyle and auction house activities.

For this Heritage Edition, the Ford Performance team went deeper into the Ford GT's race history and crafted a limited-edition model that stylistically honours the 55^th anniversary of the Daytona 24 Hour endurance race that would eventually lead to success at Le Mans.

The latest Heritage Edition to join the storied Ford GT supercar family is a tribute to the winner of the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour Continental, where Ford achieved its first 24-hour endurance win, which is captured in the 2019 film 'Ford v Ferrari' - or 'Le Mans '66', as it is known in Europe.

Co-drivers Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby led a 1-2-3-5 Ford domination at Daytona, kicking off a magical season for the Ford GT40 MK II, with additional 1-2-3 wins at Sebring and Le Mans. This Heritage Edition is the first to feature a livery famous for a race other than Le Mans. Inspired by the bold white, black and red exterior of the 1966 endurance-winning Ford GT40 MK II race car, the new 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition features Frozen White exterior paint with exposed carbon fibre hood adding stark contrast. 

For an even bolder look, an optional Heritage Upgrade Package includes 20-inch exposed carbon fibre wheels with a unique gloss red-painted inner accent barrel, with black lacquered callipers and red Brembo lettering. Inside, ghosted 98 roundels provide a subtle contrast on both driver and passenger carbon fibre door panels of this this package.

Ford Performance also pulled the wraps off an exclusive series new to the supercar lineup, the Ford GT Studio Collection. This all new graphics package with customisable colours highlights key styling elements, including the functional cooling ducts that helps the 2021 Ford GT deliver all 651bhp during the most strenuous, high-temperature sessions at the track.

Its unique exterior graphics package was born of a design collaboration between Ford Performance and Ford GT manufacturer, Multimatic. It reflects the input of Garen Nicoghosian, Multimatic design head, who has worked on the Ford GT program since its genesis. Only 40 cars are slated to receive the Studio Collection package across the 2021 and 2022 model years. The body and graphics can be customised with seven standard colours or further personalised with an extended palette offering endless color combinations for even greater exclusivity.