THE CARBON SERIES

Announced to the press in October 2018, Ford unveiled the Carbon Series, the latest version of the iconic GT supercar. This new variant was pitched as the intermediate option between the standard GT and the Competition Series cars. Ford themselves stated: “The Ford GT Carbon Series will be shredding tracks soon, as the lightest of the road-going Ford supercars—and unlike its sibling racer, it will want to be driven home after the time sheets are collected.” As with the standard GT, potential buyers had to apply to Ford to earn the right to purchase one of these rare cars, with the specification of each car subject to the desires of the chosen clients.

The Ford GT’s exterior is a carbon fiber extravaganza, with the body panels, hood, bumpers, doors, front splitter, rear diffuser, shell, underbody shield, and retractable wing all constructed from the space-age material. The Carbon Series package featured the most exposed carbon fiber of any GT model, according to Ford, visible on the A-pillars and in stripes down the center of the vehicle. Perhaps more importantly, the Carbon Series package also added 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, along with a titanium exhaust system, titanium wheel nuts, and a polycarbonate rear hatch, reducing weight by nearly 40 pounds relative to a standard Ford GT. Customers could choose a variety of exterior colors and were given the option of four accent colors—blue, orange, red, or silver—for the calipers, center stripe, and mirror caps. Under the rear hatch is an uprated, mid-mounted 3.5-liter V-6 engine producing 660 horsepower and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The results of this impressive powertrain were reported by Car and Driver, recording a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.0 seconds and covering a quarter-mile in a blisteringly fast 10.8 seconds, achieving a speed of 134 mph.

This 2021 Ford GT was ordered new through Pat Milliken Ford of Redford, Michigan. It is offered as a one-owner example with fewer than 450 miles from new at time of cataloguing. Finished in stunning Triple Yellow Tri-Coat, a $5,000 upgrade, this Carbon Series GT left the factory with Equipment Group 600A—which included titanium lug nuts, a titanium tow hook, and a titanium Akrapovic exhaust. In addition to the paint, the GT was further optioned with Carbon Silver graphics package, Dark Energy interior upgrade package, exterior carbon fiber package (gloss), exposed carbon mirror caps, Silver brake calipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and six-point harness anchors. In total, options amounted to $70,450 on top of the Carbon Series’ elevated base price—leading to a formidable $670,200 MSRP for this chassis.

The Carbon Series theme continues inside, with exposed carbon fiber on the door sills, center console, and air register pods. Other cues unique to the Carbon Series package include silver-anodized shift paddles. Adding a specialized touch, a Ford Motorsport six-point racing harness, as well as signatures from Ford factory racers Dirk Muller and Joey Hand, adorn this GT.

Accompanying the car is order correspondence, order confirmation from Pat Milliken Ford, window sticker, an Autodromo Ford GT owner’s edition watch, and Ford GT design spec kit. In addition, a Sparco exclusive GT Owner kit with trunk bag, driver suit, gloves, boots, a carbon race helmet, and a custom black cover will join the GT upon purchase. Lastly, a paint protection film has been applied across the body, including the windshield and bottom tray, in order to further maintain the spectacular condition of this highly collectable automobile.

This one-owner, Carbon Series GT offers a rare chance to acquire one of Ford’s most legendary supercars in a unique specification, with fantastic optional extras, finished in a striking color scheme.