Ford GT (2004 – 2006)
The early 2000s supercar boost motivated many manufacturers to offer exotic cars, introduce new models, or revive some old legendary names. Ford jumped on the bandwagon with a new and retro-styled supercar simply called the GT, a clear successor to the fantastic Le Mans-winning GT40 from the late ’60s (via Ford Performance).
The 2004 GT was a perfect car in many ways. Not only was it introduced at the height of the retro-futuristic car design, but it was also competent and fast. At the moment, it was one of the best supercars on the scene, and buyers loved it, even in Europe. In fact, in just two years of production, Ford managed to sell more than 4000 examples, making it one of the most successful supercars in terms of popularity. The heart of the Ford GT was Ford’s fabulous 5.4-liter V8 with the supercharger and 550 HP on tap. The GT was capable of achieving 0 to 60 mph time of just 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph. Even though the Ford GT wasn’t constructed or designed with racing in mind, the car proved capable on the track in the hands of private teams.