Ford GT race stint ends after 4 years, 19 wins

Ford considers the GT’s success on the track as validation for its EcoBoost line of turbocharged engines.

October 12, 2019 04:00 AM

Ford Motor Co. had a singular goal when it resurrected the GT race program in 2016: win at Le Mans to honor the 50th anniversary of the company's legendary victory there over Ferrari in 1966.

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