The next Gran Turismo star we'll be showcasing in Gran Turismo 7 is none other than the 21st-century take of the legendary Le Mans victor, the Ford GT, which served as the cover car of Gran Turismo 4, which is by no means one of the best installments of the franchise because of its diverse range of cars and beautiful locations.
The 21st-century take on the legendary Ford GT40 race car first appeared as a concept car at the 2002 North American International Auto Show and 45 days after its introduction, Ford announced that the production version of the said concept is underway. Working under the Petunia project name, Carroll Shelby was heavily involved in the development of the said car.
The Ford GT, which was launched as a 2005 model, is powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8 engine that produces 550HP of power and 500lb-ft of torque while mated to a Ricardo 6-speed MT with a helical LSD. It does 0-60mph in under three seconds and has a top speed of 212mph, which is comparable to European supercars.
Fun fact despite not being destined for Japan, Gran Turismo series creator Kazunori Yamauchi bought two Ford GTs. It's surprising that he made the Ford GT the cover car of Gran Turismo 4.
Despite its age, the original Ford GT launched in the mid-2000s is surprisingly quick by modern standards, and not only that, it's still challenging to drive from the start, meaning only those who are brave enough can witness the true potential of Ford's 21st-century take on the legendary Ford GT40 race car. I'm sure Gran Turismo fanatics had the fondest memories of driving this car ever since they got one in Gran Turismo 4. Anyway, nostalgia aside, it's time to give the hero car of GT4 a quick lap around the legendary Laguna Seca, famous for its notorious Corkscrew corner that sent the unlucky ones tripping.
Without further ado, let's roll the tape.
After a quick and challenging lap around Laguna Seca, the Ford GT did it in 1:44.404. What a surprise.
If the original Ford GT40 was famed for ending Ferrari's reign in Le Mans, the 21st-century take on the Ford GT is capable of giving European exotics a run for its money.
It's great to have the iconic Ford GT returned to GT7 for nostalgic purposes, despite the fact that it got overshadowed by its second-generation Ford GT launched in 2015. Still, it's worth fun enjoying the first Ford GT in the game because of its status as the cover car of GT4.
What other Gran Turismo stars should I drive next? Stay tuned for more.
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