2005-06 was the original return of the Ford GT since the GT40 from the 1960s that was aimed to take down Ferrari at Le Mans. Its overall design pays homage to the original GT40, except the mid 2000s GT is bigger, wider, and slightly taller. Powering the 2005-06 GT is a 5.4-liter supercharged Ford Modular V8 producing 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed manual. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 205 mph. Probably the most interesting Easter egg of the previous Ford GT is that there is a "100" shape inside the headlights since the previous GT was created to commemorate Ford's 100th anniversary. Just over 4,000 previous-generation Ford GTs were made, and they continue to appreciate over time and be a hot commodity among collectors.
Although this example was from a car show I attended back in April, it wasn't the most recent time I saw a 2005-06 Ford GT up close. That would be in late June at a different car show. This specific car show also had several planes and helicopters on display as well. However, I couldn't get any photos of the previous-gen Ford GT that I saw there because it was in a private and enclosed residential area with a gatekeeper at the front that wouldn't let me in no matter what. I remember that one being dark blue with white stripes, but I had no choice but to take the L that day and accept the situation for what it was.
Overall, The mid 2000s Ford GT is an incredibly cool, special, and amazing supercar. It shouldn't be used on a daily basis due to its lack of cargo space and creature comforts, but that doesn't take away from its great retro design and unbelievable performance.
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