Ford’s GT90: The Legacy Lives On in this Unproduced Supercar

While there is no question that those vehicles are some of the best in production history, they were surpassed by a few others when it came to dreams. Perhaps most notably this is the case with the Ford GT90, a supercar that never hit full production but still holds frequent interest to automotive enthusiasts and collectors.

A Look Back at the GT90

Ford's big performance swipe at supercar territory came with the GT90 of the late 1990s. These powerful designs of the GT90 and its overall stunning looks truly did make a statement that Ford was back with an impressive edge. These aerodynamic contours, together with the potent V12 engine underpinned staggering performance credentials that suggested its true capabilities to be unrivalled on tarmac.

Design and Technology

Its design also took inspiration from modern aerodynamic principles, with the angular lines and overall look of a car plucked straight out of any sci-fi movie at that time. It's a mid-engine car, which provides better weight distribution and makes for great handling in any segment of automobile let alone supercars. Constructed of lightweight composites, the GT90 was built to remind people that Ford still had one foot planted firmly in the future when it came to engineering.

Hidden beneath that slick skin lay a 6.0-liter V12 engine that packed an outrageous amount of power which had never been seen in car world but now smashing the limits. Advanced features like active aerodynamics and a revolutionary suspension setup, meanwhile, make clear that the GT90 was designed to deliver nothing short of an exceptional drive.

What the GT90 Meant for Ford

The GT90 may not have made it to the showroom, but traces of its influence are readily apparent in current Ford models. Initiating The Language Of Design And Engineering That Has Become Such A Prominent Part Of Ford Today, GT90 Provided Many Principles For The Future–Including Setting The Parameters From Which Some 21st-Century Models Have Already Been Bolstered: Namely, RekindlinThe Ford Gt Concept. The spiritual successor to the GT90, it captured all that made the original great and presented it in a design influenced by current trends.

A Legacy That Endures

The Ford GT90, even today, is a beacon of hope and ingenuity for the automotive world. It's a car fans love to speculate about, however — and one people will toast or curse depending on their opinion of the audacity it represents, along with that rarest of commodities in such ventures: A vision. ONE of the two prototypes is up for sale as we contemplate what that says about future automotive innovation, and how even unproduced models can fuel our passion.

In short, the Ford GT90 is a supercar that never was, but nevertheless lives on. It is also a reflection of what drives giant carmakers such as Ford to push boundaries even further into the adventure realms, so that we are constantly reminded more practices and potential can be had with engineering alone.