Galpin Ford GTR1 to Bow at Pebble Beach With 1,000 HP
Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) has announced that it will head to this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Eleganace event with a 1,000-hp Ford GTR1.
Based on the Ford GT, the GTR1 is Galpin’s “interpretation of what the GT may have looked and performed like had it continued its evolution.” The 1,000-hp machine will debut at the Quail Lodge and GAS announced that the GTR1 will be produced but in “extremely limited” quantities. GAS is probably using the event to gauge consumer interest on its highly-customized vehicle.
The GTR1 will be powered by a twin-turbo 5.4-liter V8 and will have a top speed of 225 mph. The body has been handcrafted from aluminum and has been widened five inches compared to the stock Ford GT. Other modifications include 20-inch wheels, Pirelli P-Zero tires, six-piston brakes with carbon rotors, jeweled headlights and taillights, and carbon fiber accents.
Inside, there’s a machined aluminum instrument cluster, a McIntosh stereo, leather-trimmed seats, dash, door panels, and headliner. Galpin also announced that buyers will have a choice between aluminum or carbon fiber bodies.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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