2018 Ford GT Heritage Edition Will Get Your Heart Rate Racing

The new Ford GT is unquestionably one of the most hyped supercars to launch in recent years, and in 2018 Heritage Edition guise really is the stuff of dreams.

During a recent track event at the Assen TT Circuit in the Netherlands, a rare GT Heritage Edition hit the track and sent tongues wagging. Looking extremely composed tackling the circuit alongside a fleet of other supercars and hypercars, the GT's long-slung profile makes it appear even more exotic than many multi-million-dollar alternatives.

Making this particular GT even more special is a titanium exhaust from Akrapovic.

Sitting directly behind the passenger compartment of the supercar is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 delivering 647 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque. This engine shares many components with the GT race car and, despite not being a V8, as many would have liked, is absolutely fitting for the $450,000 American supercar.

While a Ford with a half million dollar sticker price may sound crazy, demand for the GT has been far higher than supply. Why, a 2017 example was auctioned recently at $1.8 million – proof, if any was needed, that the new GT commands big bucks.

During the model's planned four-year production run, Ford intends on building just 1,000 units. While no mention has been made about additional limited edition models, we do expect to see a handful of different versions released in the next couple of years.