Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar to compete in Le Mans GT Endurance class for professional teams and drivers (LM GTE Pro), commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory.
The new race car is based on the all-new Ford GT supercar unveiled in January. Both the production car and race car will arrive in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford went on to repeat its victory at Le Mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969.
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