2016 Ford GT Cutaway
THF185972 / 2016 Ford GT Cutaway
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Artifact Overview
Ford and Multimatic built the GT in racing and production versions. This cutaway is half race car, half road car. The race car has a large fixed spoiler and additional cooling ducts, while the road car has a smaller adjustable spoiler and unique headlamps that meet federal safety regulations. The basic structure of the tub and passenger compartment is identical.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cutaway (Model)
Date Made
2019-2020
Subject Date
2016
Creators
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
R2020.0.4
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SetRace Cars of Driven to Win
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Scotsman Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 with this rear-engine car in 1965. After his victory, a traditional front-engine car never won that race again. The Lotus-Ford combined a European Formula One-inspired lightweight chassis with a big Ford V-8 engine. The Lotus-Ford's success effectively killed the traditional Indy roadster and established a new design for American race cars.