2016 Ford GT Program

[13COBRA]

Released today from FoMoCo.

INFORMATION
2016 Ford GT Program Update
SUMMARY
The purpose of this communication is to provide dealers with new information on the Ford GT program and establish timing expectations for the ordering process.

Ford GT Program Update
Raj Nair, Ford’s Global Director of Product Development will be making the following announcement to a gathering of Ford GT owners on Thursday, August 27, 2015:

• Ford will introduce a unique ordering process for the all-new Ford GT supercar, with the program commencing in early 2016.
• Ford GTs will be assigned based on a customer application process, offering a personalized experience for every Ford GT buyer.
• Anyone can apply; priority will be given to loyal Ford customers including current Ford GT owners.
• Applicants selected through the process will be assigned a car by Ford and complete their purchase through a Ford GT certified dealership of their choice.

Additional Information for Dealers

• The Ford GT customer application process will begin in early 2016. Details on the application process will be provided closer to the application process start date.
• Ford dealers will be able to opt-in and certify to sell the Ford GT. Details on the sales certification requirements will be communicated later this year.
• A separate process will be established for Ford Dealership owners who wish to register and own a new Ford GT.
• Limited production, high cost materials/parts and unique technologies will require unique factory-sponsored processes and resources to support customers and dealers. A separate service opt-in and certification process will be communicated in Q2/Q3 2016.
• We recommend that dealers refrain from taking customer deposits.
• As we continue to develop and refine the unique customer selection, allocation, and distribution processes for this extremely low-volume supercar, we will keep dealers fully informed.

Key Ford GT Product/Program Information (previously announced)

• The Ford GT is an exciting demonstration of Ford’s capabilities and our culture of innovation & passion.
• Ford Performance will begin racing the new Ford GT in 2016 in both the Tudor/IMSA and WEC road car racing series including a return to LeMans 50 years after the GT40 program’s historic 1-2-3 finish in 1966.
• Production of the Ford GT road car will begin in late 2016 at dedicated facility in Markham, Ontario; global volume will be 250 vehicles per year.
• The all-new Ford GT will be priced to compete with exotic sports cars including Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren.
• Key vehicle specs:
  • Lightweight construction - 100% carbon fiber body panels and passenger cell
  • Aerodynamic design and active features including speed-activated deployable rear wing
  • 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine producing over 600hp

 

[IT-Purrrs]

Damn this is awesome news! A totally unique ordering system.

I just saw all the hundreds of Ford GT's across the street at Henry Ford Museum.

I am going to have to check this out and meet some of them.

 

[R.D.P.]

Is the talk of a 300k+ price tag still holding?

 

[ViperRed91GT]

Is the talk of a 300k+ price tag still holding?

Depends on which models they're pricing to compete with. The cheapest Mclaren is ~$200,000, but the cheapest Lamborghini is ~$240,000 for the cheapest. I wouldn't expect it any less than $240k, with $300k being closer to the actual price IMO.

 

[13COBRA]

Is the talk of a 300k+ price tag still holding?

Depends on which models they're pricing to compete with. The cheapest Mclaren is ~$200,000, but the cheapest Lamborghini is ~$240,000 for the cheapest. I wouldn't expect it any less than $240k, with $300k being closer to the actual price IMO.

I bet it's higher.

Reason being the 2005-06 bring $250-300k now; Ford WILL NOT let the secondary market make all the profit off of these cars like they did in 2005-06.

My guess is $375-425k MSRP and ADMs over a half million.

 

[jcthorne]

Ford already let the FGT owners know to expect in the 400k range even though final pricing is yet to be determined.

 

[snakecharmer]

Now if this unique process includes provisions to stop dealer price gouging, then I'd call it a real win.