Ford GT gallery: Ford's new 216mph supercar lands

Six letters make up one of the most evocative names in modern supercars; Ford GT.

That's also the number of cylinders the car has; down from eight in the previous generation.

To be precise, it's a 3497cc twin-turbo V6, producing 647bhp at 6250rpm.

The engine shares 60% of its parts with the 3.5-litre V6 found in the F-150 Raptor.

Gears are taken care of with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

The GT powers from 0-60mph in 2.8sec; that makes it one of the fastest-accelerating cars in the world...

The GT powers from 0-60mph in 2.8sec; that makes it one of the fastest-accelerating cars in the world...

...that's 0.7sec quicker than the previous car.

...that's a full 1.1sec quicker than the previous car.

The GT weighs 1385kg dry...

The GT weighs 1385kg dry...

...that's about the same as a Focus hatchback.

...that's about the same as a Focus hatchback.

It's 223mm longer, 180mm wider and 421mm lower than the Focus hatch, though.

It's 223mm longer, 180mm wider and 421mm lower than the Focus hatch, though.

The GT costs £420,000...

The GT costs £420,000...

...for that money, you could buy a fleet of 23 Ford Fiesta ST-2s.

...for that money, you could buy a fleet of 23 Ford Fiesta ST-2s.

The GT is two and a half times faster to 62mph than the Fiesta ST, though.

The GT is two and a half times faster to 62mph than the Fiesta ST, though.

When the Fiesta ST runs out of puff at 139mph, the GT has another 77mph in it; its top speed is 216mph.

When the Fiesta ST runs out of puff at 139mph, the GT has another 77mph in it; its top speed is 216mph.

We estimate that the GT manages about 14mpg, though; not great if you're planning an inter-continental trip in it.

We estimate that the GT manages about 14mpg, though; not great if you're planning an inter-continental trip in it.

When put in Track mode, the GT's ride height drops by a full 50mm.

When put in Track mode, the GT's ride height drops by a full 50mm.

The Ford GT race car is even more extreme than the road car; it's already won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and will shortly begin its 2017 WEC campaign.

The GT race car has around 437bhp, although the engine is capable of much more; the production car is confirmed to have 647bhp.

Ford has four racing GTs; the #66, #67, #68 and #69.

The GT also won the 55th Rolex 24 at Daytona; 50 years after the Ford GT40 won it in 1966.

The #66 Ford GT team for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing is made up of American Billy Johnson, German Stefan Mücke and Frenchman Olivier Pla.

The #67 Ford GT team for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing is made up of Brazilian Luis Felipe Derani, and Brits Andy Priaulx and Harry Tincknell.

The GT squared off against rivals from Ferrari, Porsche and BMW at Long Beach; it finished second after qualifying last.

The GT can reach speeds exceeding 180mph during a race, says Ford GT driver Richard Westbrook, and the banking at the Daytona International Speedway is almost too steep to walk up.

The GT can reach speeds exceeding 180mph during a race, says Ford GT driver Richard Westbrook, and the banking at the Daytona International Speedway is almost too steep to walk up.

Ford is keeping tight-lipped on the GT's speed; no performance figures have ever been released for the GT or the GT racer. We'll have to find out later down the line.

Ford is keeping tight-lipped on the GT's speed; no performance figures have ever been released for the GT or the GT racer. We'll have to find out later down the line.

Road-going GTs will be allocated to buyers based on their usage of the car - Ford is keen for the car to not become an undriven collector's item.

Road-going GTs will be allocated to buyers based on their usage of the car - Ford is keen for the car to not become an undriven collector's item.

The GT is the second modern iteration of Ford's legendary GT40 supercar.

Demand for the GT is huge - the first GT in Europe is being resold for £200,000 more than the list price – despite the fact that no examples have even been delivered here yet.

Demand for the GT is huge - the first GT in Europe is being resold for £200,000 more than the list price – despite the fact that no examples have even been delivered here yet.

Demand for the GT is huge - the first GT in Europe is being resold for £200,000 more than the list price – despite the fact that no examples have even been delivered here yet.

Demand for the GT is huge - the first GT in Europe is being resold for £200,000 more than the list price – despite the fact that no examples have even been delivered here yet.

The GT's 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 647bhp on the road car; 105bhp up on its V8-engined predecessor's 542bhp.

The GT's 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 647bhp on the road car; 105bhp up on its V8-engined predecessor's 542bhp.

That puts specific output at around 185bhp per litre; the same as a Bugatti Chiron, and nearly double that of its predecessor.

That puts specific output at around 185bhp per litre; the same as a Bugatti Chiron, and nearly double that of its predecessor.

It's not going to be a common sight on the roads; fewer than 20 GTs will make it to the UK each year.

It's not going to be a common sight on the roads; fewer than 20 GTs will make it to the UK each year.

The new GT has four drive modes - Normal...

...Wet mode adopts a blue theme, and shows wet tarmac graphics to remind the driver to drive appropriately to the conditions...

...Sport mode brings gear selection to the most prominent position, changes colour to orange and, Ford claims, is preferred by test drivers currently. The mode also appears to make the engine louder...

...Track mode adapts the display to be read quickly in high-pressure and speed situations, and moves many of the readouts. It lowers by 50mm, and raises the rear wing...

...V-Max is for drivers attempting to reach the car’s maximum speed, with a large central speedo, highly simplified tachometer and the other dials tucked way off to the extreme left and right.

Only 1000 GTs will be made - 250 in each year of its production run - far fewer than the 4038 produced of its predecessor.

Only 1000 GTs will be made - 250 in each year of its production run - far fewer than the 4038 produced of its predecessor.

Ford says that potential owners whose applications are approved will be guided through the buying process – and through the first years of ownership – by its new Ford GT Concierge Service, which aims to give customers a tailor-made experience.

Ford received 6506 orders for the GT, meaning demand far outweighed supply...

Ford received 6506 orders for the GT, meaning demand far outweighed supply...

...and almost a third of all orders were placed in the last six days of orders being open.

...and almost a third of all orders were placed in the last six days of orders being open.

The GT weighs 1385kg, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 467bhp/tonne; 12bhp/ton more than a Ferrari 488 GTB.

The GT weighs 1385kg, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 467bhp/tonne; 12bhp/ton more than a Ferrari 488 GTB.