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While Ford dominated Le Mans from 1966 to 1969, the 1967 win stands out as uniquely American. With the new GT Mk IV, Ford and its Canadian racing partner Multimatic are channeling that same fighting spirit into one last farewell to the GT program.
Unlike the polished “garage queen” exotics from Italy or Germany, the GT Mk IV is a track weapon through and through. The car features an elongated carbon-fiber “longtail” body design, a massive fixed rear wing, and an aggressive stance that screams performance.
Underneath, it packs a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter EcoBoost V6 engine paired with a six-speed racing transmission. The result? A staggering 820 horsepower — nearly 160 more than the already blistering road-going GT.
Ford also equipped the Mk IV with an advanced adaptive suspension built to withstand brutal track punishment. In short, this is a machine designed to embarrass Europe’s so-called “finest” supercars. To put it bluntly, this car makes a McLaren look like child’s play.
And unlike the showroom-floor Ferraris or Lamborghinis, this vehicle was never intended for city streets. The GT Mk IV is a purpose-built racing machine that carries the Ford badge with pride.
The GT program has always been more than just a car — it’s a symbol of America’s ability to beat foreign rivals at their own game. Henry Ford II launched the GT40 program in the 1960s out of frustration with Ferrari’s dominance, and the result was a streak of historic wins that humiliated Europe’s racing elite.
When Ford revived the GT in 2004, the company produced just over 4,000 units, proving once again that American automakers could deliver a world-class supercar. A second generation followed in 2016, capped at 1,350 units. That run was supposed to end in 2022, but Ford decided to give the program one last farewell with the Mk IV.
This final edition isn’t just another car — it’s the most extreme GT ever built. And while European companies shift their focus to electric crossovers and politically correct “green” vehicles, Ford doubled down on raw performance and racing heritage.
The $1.7 million price tag reflects its rarity and the meticulous hand-built craftsmanship that goes into every example. This isn’t mass production. It’s artistry, engineering, and passion rolled into one machine that could only have been born in America.
Collectors now have until October 15 to grab a spot in history. Once those final build slots are gone, that’s the end — not only for the GT Mk IV but possibly for Ford’s entire supercar legacy.
The GT program stands as proof that American manufacturers don’t need to bend the knee to globalist trends or environmental activists. Instead, Ford built something unapologetically powerful — a supercar that honors our heritage while showcasing cutting-edge technology.
When the last GT Mk IV rolls off the line, it will mark the end of an era. America’s greatest supercar will take its final bow, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.
Because once this chance is gone — it’s gone forever.
