The Ford GT has entered its final year of production this year with another exclusive cosmetic surgery — the Alan Mann Heritage.
Ford paid tribute to the two Alan Mann Racing GT40 Mk II prototypes, which helped develop the final Mk II 1966 24h Le Mans’ winner. Alan Mann was a successful British racing team in the 1960s. From 1965 to 66, Alan Mann Racing developed a lightweight prototype called the AM GT-1 and another based on the Ford GT Mk I. They never won a major race, but the theory of their lightweight materials inspired the development of the Le Mans-winning Ford GT Mk II.
Paying homage to the AM GT-1, exclusive Ford GT comes with the signature Alan Mann red exterior paint and two gold racing stripes. Meanwhile, the hood, front fender, and rear wing have frozen white accents. There is also the GT-1’s 16 racing number on the hood, doors, and active rear spoiler.
Following the lightweight mantra, the GT has exposed carbon fiber on the front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser, and 20-inch wheels. The Brembo brake calipers continue with the black theme, although the logo is painted red.
The interior also features the revered lightweight composite material. Notably, the seats, dashboard, and center console are made from carbon fiber, apart from the contrasting red paddle shifters. In a true racing-car fashion, the whole interior, including the seats, instrument panel, pillars, and headliners, are wrapped in Alcantara. Finally, there is the racing number “16” on the door panels and the GT logo embossed on the head restraints.
Unfortunately, the Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition doesn’t have any power upgrades. The supercar still packs the standard 3.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing 647 hp, which, frankly, is more than enough in such a lightweight body.
Deliveries of the Ford GT Alan Mann will be starting in the quarter of 2022. The price is unknown for now, but we reckon it will go north of $500,000.
Gallery: Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition
