What company builds the Ford GT?
The Ford GT is a Ford Motor Company project—the current model is assembled by Multimatic under Ford's program, while the original first-generation was built in-house by Ford at Wixom, Michigan.
The builders by generation
First generation (2005–2006)
Overview: The original Ford GT was produced as an in-house Ford program.
- Builder: Ford Motor Company
- Location: Wixom Assembly Plant, Wixom, Michigan, United States
- Notes: Limited-run interpretation of Ford's GT heritage, produced to celebrate Ford's endurance racing legacy.
The first-generation Ford GT was manufactured by Ford at its own facility, reflecting an internal effort to launch a high-performance homage to the GT40 lineage.
Second generation (2016–present)
Overview: The modern Ford GT is produced under Ford's supervision but built by a contract partner focused on low-volume production.
- Assembler/Builders: Multimatic, under contract with Ford Motor Company
- Location: Multimatic's Special Vehicle Operations facility in Markham, Ontario, Canada
- Notes: A limited-run, high-performance model featuring advanced materials and aerodynamics.
The second-generation Ford GT marks a shift to external assembly, allowing Ford to leverage Multimatic's specialized capabilities while maintaining engineering oversight and branding.
Why does Ford use Multimatic?
Ford chose Multimatic for its expertise in low-volume, high-performance production and advanced manufacturing, including carbon fiber structures and precision assembly. The arrangement enables Ford to deliver a high-end, exclusive vehicle without committing to a large, in-house GT production line. Multimatic handles the physical assembly while Ford provides engineering direction and powertrain oversight to meet performance and quality targets.
Summary
In essence, the builder depends on the generation: the original 2005–2006 Ford GT was built in-house by Ford at Wixom, Michigan, while the modern 2016–present Ford GT is assembled by Multimatic under Ford's contract, at Multimatic's Markham, Ontario facility. This setup reflects Ford's strategy of partnering with specialized manufacturers for limited-run, high-performance vehicles while preserving the Ford brand and engineering leadership.
Is a Ford GT faster than a Ferrari?
Performance & Speed The Ford GT benefits from modern aerodynamics and racing technology, achieving 0–100 km/h in about 3.0 seconds, with a top speed of 347 km/h. The Ferrari F50, impressive for the mid-1990s, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in about 3.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 325 km/h.
Who manufactures the Ford GT?
Ford Motor Company
Who owns Multimatic?
Czapka, now the sole owner of the privately held Multimatic corporation, recalls the early days of producing door hinges for Ford, Chrysler and General Motors, as well as door checks for Honda in its 50,000-squarefoot (4,600-square-metre) plant in 1984.
Did Multimatic build the Ford GT?
Engineered, built and homologated by Multimatic, the Ford GT raced to class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in its debut season.
