Ford GT Order Books Will Reopen This Year [Updated]

The Ford GT will be limited to about 1,000 units total once production is completed.

The American automaker built 500 examples of its twin-turbo V6 supercar for the 2017 model year and constructed another 250 for the 2018 model year. According to Motor Authority, the Ford GT order books will open once again in the fourth-quarter of this year, when the Blue Oval will presumably take on another 250 orders before closing them up again – likely for good.

When Ford first began taking orders for the limited-run GT, it received over 6,000 applications from car enthusiasts all over the world. It reviewed the applications and decided who was the most deserving of the car, selecting their preferred 500. It doubled back to the original applicant list when deciding who received the 2017 model year vehicles and will do the same this time around. If you were hoping to get a Ford GT when the order books opened the first or second time, this could be your chance to finally lock down one of the cars. Interested parties must renew their initial application, but it’s also accepting new applications.

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The Ford GT is powered by a 647 hp 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine, which is paired with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. A lightweight carbon fiber chassis and body, active aerodynamics and pushrod suspension ensure the car is as handy through corners as it is down the straights. When fully equipped and delivered to a customer, the vehicle costs about $500,000 US.

Update: It has now been revealed that Ford built just 138 Ford GTs for 2017, instead of the promised 250. It promises to make up the difference before the vehicle ends production and will build all 1,000 cars as promised.

[Source: Motor Authority]

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