This 2005 Ford GT is a gorgeous American-made Supercar that is equipped with all 4 options and is an absolute blast to drive! For nearly 100 years, the Ford Motor Company has pushed automotive performance to the next level among the American Big Three Automakers. Starting back in the early 1930s, Ford introduced the first V8 motor for an American production automobile with that Ford "Flatty" becoming a favorite among the earliest hot rodders and Indycar racers. As Ford progressed into the 50s, it was an early entrant into the arena of offering supercharged engines to the buying public with the debut of its "F-Code" Thunderbirds. By the early 1960s, Henry Ford II sought to develop a Ford-built automobile to compete at the 24 Hour at Le Mans endurance race. Initially Ford entered into talks to acquire Ferrari however the talks were cut short by Enzo Ferrari leading to an uphappy Henry Ford II to develop a car to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. Eventually with the help of famed builder and designer Carroll Shelby, the resulting automobile"the Ford GT40"would go on to win 1966 24 Hours at Le Mans race snapping Ferrari's 6 year winning streak. In celebration of Ford's 100th Anniversary, the Detroit automaker debuted the GT40 concept car at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. Surprisingly, Ford put the GT40 concept car into production for the 2005 Model Year, now known at the Ford GT. Due to its limited production and superb build quality, the Ford GT was in extremely high demand from its initial 2005 debut and that high demand continues today. The first generation GTs were loaded with features and only 4 options were available from the factory: painted Brembo brake calipers, BBS aluminum-forged wheels, painted racing stripes, and a unique McIntosh Audiophile AM/FM/CD entertainment system. Not only was the Ford GT surprisingly luxurious for a street legal race car, they also sported impressive performance including a top speed exceeding 200 miles per hour and did 0-60 in a little over 3 seconds. In total, a mere 2,027 Ford GTs were produced in 2005, which makes this particular example quite a rare piece of automotive history. This particular example comes to us with limited miles after spending the majority of its time down south. Powering this '05 Ford GT is a rear-mounted 5.4 Liter dual overhead cam V8 engine equipped with an Eaton Model 2300 screw-type supercharger and sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection with dual injectors per cylinder. This high-performance Modular Ford V8 was said to have produced 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque when new. The Supercharged 5.4L V8 is backed by a 6 speed Ricardo manual transaxle that makes this Ford Supercar an absolute blast to drive! This 2005 Ford GT is absolutely loaded with performance and drivability features! Power steering makes squeezing into a tight parking space a total breeze and makes maneuvering around a tight corner almost effortless. Bringing this Ford GT to a complete stop is made much easier with the help of Brembo power disc brakes in all four corners complete with cross-drilled and vented rotors and red-painted 4-piston monoblock calipers. This Ford GT rides on a set of optional BBS Aluminum-Forged wheels with P235/45ZR18 radial tires up front and P315/40ZR19 radials in the rear, that make for a mean looking yet smooth riding automobile. With the help of the Ford GT's impressive aero management systems along with a limited-slip differential, you'll be able to keep the rubber to the pavement on this American-made Supercar. Finished in Mark IV Red paint with optional white painted racing stripes, this '05 GT has incredible curb appeal. The interior of this 2005 Ford GT is absolutely stunning! The driver and passenger bucket seats a backed with carbon fiber and sport ventilated black leather trimmed seating surfaces. Like the exterior, the interior is outfitted with numerous options and features! With air conditioning, you'll be able to stay cool while cruising or racing even on the hottest summer days. This Ford GT also comes outfitted with power side windows as well as power door locks, which are a massive upgrade compared to the original GT40. You can even lock and unlock the supercar with a simple click on the keyless entry remote. The dual side mirrors are also remote controlled which greatly improve the drivability on this Ford GT. You'll even be able to listen to all of your tunes in this 2005 GT since it comes outfitted with the optional McIntosh Audiophile AM/FM/CD entertainment systems that includes two door speakers along with a center mounted subwoofer. Whether you're adding to your existing collection of Ford performance cars or you're buying your very first late model collectible car, this 2005 Ford GT would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*5.4 Liter DOHC V8 *Eaton 2300 Supercharger *Ricardo 6 Speed Manual Transaxle *550 Horsepower *Power Steering *Power Brembo Disc Brakes w/ Red Painted Calipers *1 of 2,027 Produced in 2005 *Mark IV Red Paint w/ Optional White Stripes *Optional BBS Forged-Aluminum Wheels *Optional McIntosh AM/FM/CD Audiophile System *Stock Instrumentation *Odometer Reads: 5,797 Miles
