Introduced in 2019, the Ford GT Mk II is limited-edition, hardcore version of Ford’s contemporary supercar, and also now the very first example built is headed to auction with RM Sotheby’s. It will certainly be among the whole lots at the company’s Monterey Car Week auction, arranged for Aug. 17-19.
The Mk II is a track-only version of the modern Ford GT supercar. While an auto racing version of the GT took a fairytale class win at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, on the 50th anniversary of Ford’s fabulous loss of Ferrari, the Mk II was not constructed for auto racing. While it does have some race-bred functions, it does not conform to the specific rules of any type of collection.
Starting under the hood, the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 makes 700 hp– up from 647 hp in the basic GT– while the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was retuned for track work. Power still goes to the rear wheels only, however the GT Mk II gets Michelin Pilot Sport slicks instead of the standard auto’s Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
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The inside is even more standard than the basic GT cabin. A pair of Sparco bucket seats with 6-point harnesses, an FIA-approved roll cage, and also a fire-suppression system ensure this cars and truck is ready for the track. A lack of creature comforts (you don’t also get a radio) makes sure there will be no disturbances.
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” src =” http://abcdrivered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-headed-to-auction-1.webp “alt =” 2020 Ford GT Mk II (photo via RM Sotheby’s)” width =” 640″ height= “360” data-width= “1024” data-height= “576” data-url=” http://abcdrivered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-headed-to-auction-1.webp” data-src-h =” https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-photo-via-rm-sothebys_100891835_h.webp” data-src-l=” http://abcdrivered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-headed-to-auction-1.webp” data-src-m=” https://images.hgmsites.net/med/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-photo-via-rm-sothebys_100891835_m.webp” data-src-s =” https://images.hgmsites.net/sml/2020-ford-gt-mk-ii-photo-via-rm-sothebys_100891835_s.webp” class =” lazy” > 2020 Ford GT Mk II( photo by means of RM Sotheby’s). Simply 45 automobiles were developed, and the one up for public auction is a 2020 version and also the first delivered to a consumer. Ford let clients create their own liveries, as well as the purchaser of this automobile went with blue with silver racing stripes. The automobile has actually covered much less than 466 track miles since delivery, according to RM Sotheby’s, as well as will certainly be offered with a number of spare components. It’s additionally due to obtain a new exhaust system prior to the auction. RM Sotheby’s expects this GT Mk II to sell for in between$ 1 million as well as
$ 1.2 million, which is close to the original purchase rate. Regardless of their rarity and newness, multiple GT Mk IIs have come up for auction recently, with one vehicle netting$ 1.8 million in 2021.
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