Delivering a groundbreaking combination of refinement, power, style, and efficiency, the 2017 Ford GT ultra-high performance supercar is the winner of this year's Ritvo Award for Design and Elegance. The annual award was present by the New England Motor Press Association, in association with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
“The challenge of producing a car like this is that the original is one of the most iconic and decorated cars in American automobile history,” said Zachary Dollar, Officer, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. “Ford kept enough of the soul of the original that it is still identifiable, but used modern tools, materials, and technology to make it a car of today.”
A pure embodiment of an enthusiast supercar, the Ford GT features a bleeding-edge aerodynamic design; leverages the latest advances in lightweight build materials; and is powered by an ultra-efficient Ford EcoBoost engine. It an ideal representation of Fords commitment to innovation.
“It is an honor to receive this award, an accolade that the entire team behind the all-new Ford GT can proud of,” said Moray Callum, vice president, Design, Ford Motor Company. “The 2017 Ford GT has a revolutionary design that maintains the essence of the original GT40, while making it into a 21st century car. This vehicle truly demonstrates our commitment to performance and innovation in every aspect of our business.”
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