The long-lasting Ford GT is again. Properly, kind of. US-based dealership Graham Rahal Efficiency and restomod specialists Lynx Motors have partnered to supply 28 road-going examples of the Ford Matech Ideas GT race automobile. That is proper, the exact same automobile Matech GT Racing campaigned within the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans. They name it the Lynx GT1, and it seems epic.

Based mostly on the 2005-2006 period GT, in accordance with Lynx’s brochure for the automobile, the corporate has acquired the ultimate 27 unique Ford GT chassis and Matech’s unique GT1 physique molds. Powering the Lynx GT1 is an unspecified twin-turbocharged Ford V-8 making over 1,200 horsepower, which pairs with a Ricardo six-speed handbook. A 1,500-hp Roush RY45 twin-turbo V-8 possibility is on the market, however just for the observe model.

Picture by: Lynx Motors

Picture by: Lynx Motors

Picture by: Lynx Motors

On the outside, the Lynx GT1 sports activities a widebody equipment that appears ripped from the observe, customized bronze wheels, an enormous rear wing, and carbon fiber aplenty. Lynx lists two types of the GT1 on its web site, the red-white-and-black “Eau Rogue” model and the blue-and-orange “Gulf” instance. Each look equally lovely. 

Relying on the way you spec it, the inside is on the market with both a spartan race-ready cabin with a full display, or a full leather-based inside with fashionable facilities. Different upgrades embrace LED lighting, a full roll cage, aspect intrusion safety, traction management, and naturally paint safety—which you’ll wish to have on your expensive funding.

Picture by: Lynx Motors

Picture by: Lynx Motors

The automobile has an estimated beginning value of $1.7 million earlier than including any highway or observe aero choices. You’ll additionally be capable of get a customized livery to personalize it. Lynx will construct the automobile at its Indiana manufacturing facility. It’s good to see the GT nonetheless getting the respect it deserves. Ford launched it in 2004, constructing simply 4,050 examples of the retro-inspired coupe over its three-year lifespan.