Ford GT
Ford turned the shape and proportions of its Le Mans-winning GT40 into a modern road car without pretending it was the same machine.
2005 Ford GT GT101.jpg · MrWalkr · CC BY-SA 4.0
More than a set of wheels.
Ford began building the road-going GT in 2004 for the 2005 model year. This profile uses the 2005 identity shown on Ford’s sales material and registration data, correcting the tempting but misleading label “2004 Ford GT.” Its aluminium frame, rear-mid-mounted supercharged V8 and two-seat body echo the 1960s GT40, but the GT is a larger, safer and more comfortable modern road car rather than a GT40 race car.
Look a little closer.
The original GT40 was named partly for its roughly 40-inch height. The modern GT is taller—about 44 inches—but still astonishingly low.
Photos show an example of the model or generation. The pictured vehicle’s year, equipment, or modifications can differ from the specification described here.
Why the year says 2005
Production started during calendar year 2004, but the first customer cars were 2005 model-year Ford GTs. Joyride uses model year for the page heading and explains the production date separately, preventing a common identity mix-up.
Source: Ford · 2005 GT dealer brochure ↗A structure of large aluminium pieces
The car used an aluminium space frame and aluminium body panels. Double-wishbone suspension at both ends and large disc brakes were chosen for controlled road and track performance, not just dramatic appearance.
Source: RM Sotheby’s · 2005 Ford GT specifications ↗Where these facts come from
- Ford · 2005 GT dealer brochure
- Cars.com · 2005 Ford GT specifications
- RM Sotheby’s · 2005 Ford GT specifications
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.