Ford GT buyers offered deep customisation for 2017 supercar
Ford’s 2017 GT supercar gives approved buyers a broad set of customisation options, from brake caliper colours to exposed carbon fibre finishes and lightweight wheels.
Ford’s 2017 GT supercar will reach its first owners later this year, and the company is offering a level of customisation that goes well beyond paintwork. The new GT, limited to 500 initial buyers, allows customers to specify details from carbon fibre finishes to brake caliper colours and wheel options.
Customisation options for buyers
Ford’s configurator for the GT includes eight exterior paint colours, but the options run deeper. Buyers can specify the appearance of the carbon fibre bodywork, choosing between gloss or matte finishes. The carbon fibre instrument panel inside the cockpit can also be ordered in gloss, matte or painted Shadow Black.
Brake calipers, supplied by Brembo, come as standard in black but can be ordered in silver, blue, orange or red. These calipers work with standard carbon-ceramic rotors, a feature aimed at both performance and aesthetics. The seat back colour is matched to the trim on the passenger side, allowing further personalisation inside the cabin.
Lightweight wheels and exposed carbon fibre
One of the more technical options is a set of carbon fibre wheels, which save around two pounds each compared to the standard forged aluminium wheels. These carbon wheels can also be finished in gloss or matte to match the rest of the car’s carbon fibre treatment. This level of detail is rare even among supercars, putting the GT in competition with other highly customisable exotics such as the Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari’s special series.
Ford has not released official pricing for the 2017 GT, but expectations put it above $400,000 before options. Deliveries are scheduled to begin before the end of the year. The high level of customisation is aimed at buyers seeking a unique car, and puts the GT in direct competition with European rivals offering bespoke build processes.
Key personalisation features at a glance
- Eight exterior paint colours
- Gloss or matte carbon fibre finishes for exterior and interior
- Choice of brake caliper colour: black, silver, blue, orange, red
- Optional carbon fibre wheels (gloss or matte)
- Seat back and passenger trim colour matching
