Where is the Ford GT produced?
The Ford GT supercar is produced at the Multimatic Motorsports facility in Markham, Ontario, Canada. This high-performance sports car is a limited-edition model that has been manufactured in Canada since its reintroduction in 2016.
About the Ford GT
The Ford GT is a mid-engine sports car that was first introduced in 2005 as a modern interpretation of the iconic Ford GT40 race car from the 1960s. After a brief production run, the model was discontinued in 2006. However, Ford revived the GT in 2016 as part of the company's 50th anniversary celebration of the GT40's historic wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The current generation Ford GT is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces over 660 horsepower. It is designed to be a high-performance, track-focused supercar capable of reaching top speeds over 200 mph.
Production Location
The Ford GT is produced at the Multimatic Motorsports facility in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Multimatic is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company that has a long history of working with Ford on various high-performance vehicle programs.
- The Markham facility was selected by Ford to handle the production of the limited-edition GT model due to Multimatic's expertise in low-volume, high-complexity vehicle manufacturing.
- Only a few hundred Ford GTs are produced each year, making it an exclusive and highly sought-after supercar.
- The production process involves a high degree of hand-assembly and attention to detail to ensure the quality and performance of each GT.
By manufacturing the Ford GT in Canada, Ford is able to leverage Multimatic's specialized capabilities and maintain tight control over the production of this iconic American supercar.
Are any Fords made in USA?
The majority of Ford's vehicles sold to the North American market are put together in the U.S., with a few plants in Mexico and Canada. Here's a list showing where each plant is located and which models they assemble: Chicago, IL: Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS. Flat Rock, MI: Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang.
Why is Ford discontinuing the GT?
Production of the GT stopped at the end of 2022, and many wondered why Ford had chosen to end the run of its supercar. The answers are pretty straightforward. For starters, the model had got to the end of its production run one way or another. The GT is also a low-volume, high-cost production car.
Who builds the Ford GT for Ford?
Multimatic Motorsports is the exclusive agent responsible for the sales, manufacture and support of the Ford GT Mk II. Production is limited to 45 vehicles, with a base price of $1.2 Million USD. Customers interested in purchasing a Ford GT Mk II are invited to contact Multimatic at [email protected].
Where was the GT40 built?
The GT40 effort began in Britain in the early 1960s when Ford Advanced Vehicles began to build the Mk I, based upon the British Lola Mk6, in Slough, UK. After disappointing race results, the engineering team was moved in 1964 to Dearborn, Michigan, USA, to design and build cars by its advanced developer, Kar Kraft.
Does Ford still manufacture the GT?
The Ford GT Mk IV hypercar will cease production at the end of the 2023 model year. To pay its respects to this model and its origin story, the automaker is giving it a proper send-off with a nod to the 1967 GT Mk IV race car that won the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans in the hands of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt.
Where is the Ford GT made?
Located in Markham, Ontario, Canada, Multimatic also overseas the entire assembly of the Ford GT supercar at its own dedicated factory. Ford chose Multimatic for its core competencies in engineering and its ability to manufacture complex automotive mechanisms such as suspension systems, body hardware and structures.
Is Ford 100% American made?
Although it remains an American car brand, many parts are not exclusively manufactured in the country. Yes, Ford remains an American-made car brand. This multinational automaker was founded by Henry Ford in 1903. It set up its headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan and expanded internationally by 1904.
Who actually built the Ford GT40?
Eric Broadley created a mid-engine, Ford-powered sports car called the Lola GT. David Hobbs and Richard Attwood raced one at Le Mans in 1963, while we saw one in the US, raced by John Mecom's team. Ford bought a pair of the GTs and hired Broadley, John Wyer and Roy Lunn to create a Ford version, the GT40. The name?
Is the Ford GT40 American or British?
The Ford GT40 is a high-performance endurance racing car with the Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III model cars being based upon the British Lola Mk6, and were designed and built in England, while the GT40 Mk IV model was designed and built entirely within the United States.
What does GT stand for?
Grand tourerGrand tourer / Full name
The concept of the GT car emerged from Europe in the mid-1900s, with the goal of being both a high-performance automobile and a long-distance driver. So GT — meaning grand tourer or gran tourer — makes sense.
