Ford GT Competition Series Pack Targets Track-Focused Owners
Ford has introduced the Competition Series pack for the GT, stripping weight and adding carbon fibre for buyers seeking a more focused, track-ready supercar.
Ford has introduced the Competition Series pack for its GT supercar, aiming to attract buyers who prioritise reduced weight and enhanced track performance. As production of the Ford GT continues, this new package offers a combination of weight-saving features, distinctive exterior styling, and a minimalist interior configuration.
Ford GT Competition Series Pack: A Lightweight, Track-Focused Upgrade
Key Features of the Competition Series Pack
- Gloss carbon fibre exterior accents, including a bonnet stripe, mirror caps, A-pillars, and lower body trim
- Carbon fibre wheels provided as standard
- Titanium components for the exhaust and wheel nuts
- Perspex acrylic engine cover with a manual latch
- Carbon fibre prop replacing the standard hydraulic strut
- Thinner Gorilla Glass rear bulkhead panel
- Interior stripped of air conditioning, infotainment display, speakers, storage bins, and cupholders
- Seats, instrument panel, and headliner trimmed in black Alcantara
- Carbon fibre interior accents and red anodised paddle shifters
Weight-Saving Measures
The Competition Series pack is designed to reduce weight by removing comfort-oriented equipment and substituting lightweight materials wherever possible. The deletion of air conditioning, infotainment, speakers, and storage elements contributes to a stripped-back cabin focused on driving essentials. The use of carbon fibre for the wheels, exterior trim, and interior accents further reduces mass, while titanium is used for the exhaust system and wheel nuts to lower unsprung weight.
Ford also replaces the standard engine cover with a Perspex acrylic panel, operated by a manual latch instead of a hydraulic mechanism. The rear bulkhead glass is changed to a thinner Gorilla Glass panel, a material known for its strength and reduced thickness, similar to what is used in smartphones. These changes are intended to maximise the car’s performance potential on the track.
Interior and Styling Details
Inside, the Competition Series GT features black Alcantara on the seats, instrument panel, and headliner, creating a purposeful and focused environment. Carbon fibre trim is used throughout the interior, while red anodised paddle shifters and a matching badge on the instrument panel provide subtle visual highlights. The removal of comfort and convenience features underlines the pack’s focus on weight reduction and driver engagement.
Ordering and Availability
Ford offers the Competition Series pack to GT customers at the point of order, enabling buyers to specify a more track-focused configuration directly from the factory. This approach is intended to appeal to enthusiasts who might otherwise turn to aftermarket modifications in search of a more hardcore driving experience. By providing these features as a factory option, Ford ensures that customers receive a cohesive package engineered for maximum performance.
Market Position and Appeal
Although Ford has not published an exact figure for the weight reduction achieved by the Competition Series pack, the combined effect of deleted equipment and lightweight materials is expected to significantly benefit track performance. The pack is targeted at dedicated track enthusiasts who value driving purity and are willing to sacrifice comfort for reduced weight and sharper dynamics. The Competition Series stands apart visually and functionally from the standard GT, offering a more focused experience tailored to those who intend to use their supercar on the circuit.
