Changes: Ford GT LM

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Description

The Ford GT LM is an American mid-engine two-seater sports car that was produced by Ford for the 2005 and 2006 model years. A completely redesigned Ford GT entered limited production in 2016 as a 2017 model.

The Ford GT began as a concept car designed in anticipation of the automaker's centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its "heritage" names such as Mustang and Thunderbird. At the 1995 Detroit Auto Show, the Ford GT90 concept was shown. Carroll Shelby was brought in by Ford to help develop the Ford GT; which included performance testing of the prototype car. While the project was still secret, it was called Petunia.

Like many exotic vehicles, when the Ford GT was first released, the demand outpaced supply, and the cars initially sold for premium prices. The first private sale of Ford's new mid-engine sports car was completed on August 4, 2004, when former Microsoft executive Jon Shirley took delivery of his Midnight Blue 2005 Ford GT. Shirley earned the right to purchase the first production Ford GT (chassis #10) at a charity auction at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Auction after bidding over $557,000 (~€500,000). A few other early cars sold for as much as a US$100,000 (~€88,000) premium over the suggested retail price of $139,995 (~€124,000) (Ford increased the MSRP to $149,995 (~€133,000) on July 1, 2005). Optional equipment available included a McIntosh sound system, racing stripes, painted brake calipers, and forged alloy wheels adding $13,500 (~€12,000) to the retail price. The production run of 4,038 GTs ended the 2006 model year on September 21, 2006, short of the originally planned 4,500. The Wixom Assembly Plant has stopped production of all models as of May 31, 2007. Sales of the GT continued into 2007, from cars held in storage and in dealer inventories. During the GT's lifetime, the car was featured on the cover of the video game Gran Turismo 4, and was also featured in Need for Speed: ProStreet.

The mid-mounted 5.4 L Modular V8 engine is all-aluminum with a Lysholm twin screw-type supercharger. It features a forged rotating assembly housed in an aluminum block designed specifically for the GT program. A dry sump oiling system is employed, allowing the engine to sit low in the car's frame. The DOHC 4-valve heads are a revision of the 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R cylinder heads (with slightly increased wall casting thickness in the exhaust port). The camshafts have unique specifications, with more lift and duration than those found in the Shelby GT500. Power output is 550 hp (410 kW) at 6,500 rpm and generates 500 lb·ft (678 N·m) of torque at 3,750 rpm. A Ricardo six-speed manual transmission is fitted featuring a helical limited-slip differential. Car and Driver magazine tested the GT in January 2004 and recorded a 0-60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3.3 seconds.

Even though this diecast model features a LeMans racing setup, including the huge rear spoiler and down-to-the-ground chin spoiler, a real life version of such car never existed. There was never a Ford GT racing in LeMans with such a big spoiler.

Versions

The Ford GT LM has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	'Wheel'Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
39 / 190	2009	New Models 39/42	Satin Blue	White, Black & Gold tampos, '1' & race deco on sides, stripes across top	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	PR5	N4042	Malaysia	Base code(s):
39 / 190	2009	New Models 39/42	Pearl White	Blue, White & Red tampos, '1' & race deco on sides, stripes across top	Black / Plastic	Blue	Black	PR5	N4042	Malaysia	Base code(s): B45
-	2010	Speed Machines	Turquoise	White, Black, Yellow & Blue tampos, '6' & race deco on sides, stripes across top, '6' on hood	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Grey	Yellow Line Grey CM6	R8504	Malaysia	Base code(s):
-	2010	Speed Machines	Metalflake Black	White, Gold, Red & Blue tampos, '2' & race deco on sides, stripes across top, '2' on hood	Dark Grey / Plastic	Clear	Pearl Gold	Chrome & Gold CM6	T4435	Malaysia	Base code(s):
157 / 240 (USA) 155 / 214 (INT)	2010	HW Racing 9/10	Green	Black & White tampos, '1' & stripes on sides, stripes on hood	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	PR5	R7582	Malaysia	Base code(s): C26
157 / 240 (USA)	2010	HW Racing 9/10	Yellow	Black & White tampos, '1' & stripes on sides, stripes on hood	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Grey	PR5	R7582	Malaysia	Kmart exclusive Base code(s):
219 / 244	2011	Thrill Racers Raceway 3/6	Orange	Light Blue, White & Black stripes & '7' on sides & hood, race deco on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Light Grey	Chrome Blue & Black OH5SP	T9926	Malaysia	Named Ford GT Base code(s): D11, D12
219 / 244	2011	Thrill Racers Raceway 3/6	Dark Blue	Red, White & Black stripes & '7' on sides & hood, race deco on sides	Dark Grey / Plastic	Clear	Black	Chrome Red 10SP	V0033	Malaysia	Named Ford GT Base code(s): D26, D37
54 / 247	2012	Treasure Hunts 4/15	Red	White & Light Blue stripes on sides & across top, '4' on sides & hood	Grey / Plastic	Blue	Grey	PR5	V5342	Malaysia	Base code(s): D42
N/A	2013	HW Boulevard	Black & Yellow	Black stripes on sides & roof, Yellow stripes on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Yellow	Yellow RR10SP	X9292	Malaysia	Named Ford GT Base code(s): F05
24 / 30	2014	Cool Classics	Spectrafrost Silver	Red & Blue stripes on sides, Red stripes on hood, Blue stripes on roof	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Blue	RSW	BDR45	Thailand	Base code(s): G49
182 / 250	2016	HW Speed Graphics 7/10	Light Blue	Orange stripe op top & sides, Dark Blue "15" in White circle on sides & hood, HW, Ford & Gulf logo on sides	Orange / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	Chrome Orange & Black PR5	DHR78	Malaysia	Named Ford GT Base code(s): H41
182 / 250	2016	HW Speed Graphics 7/10	Unpainted	Orange stripe op top & sides, Dark Blue "15" in White circle on sides & hood, HW, Ford & Gulf logo on sides	Light Blue / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	Chrome Orange & Black PR5	DHX89	Malaysia	Named Ford GT Base code(s): J13
3 / 8	2016	Gran Turismo	Matte Black	'4' & Gran Turismo logo on sides & top, sponsor logos on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Grey	White & Black PR5	DJL15	Thailand	Base code(s): J13, J15, J26
1 / 5	2016	HW Entertainment: Gran Turismo	Satin Black	Detailed head- & taillights '4' & Gran Turismo logo on sides & top, sponsor logos on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Dark Grey	Goodyear Eagle Chrome & Black D7RR	DXY40	Malaysia	Base code(s): J30
5PK	2016	HW Speed Graphics 5-Pack	Blue	White stripes & SPARCO logos on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	White PR5	DVF67	Thailand	Base code(s): J41
-	2018	Multipacks exclusive	Lime Green	Detailed headlights, '1' on sides, Black stripe on hood & roof	Grey / Plastic	Tinted	Tan	Gold & Black MC5	DHR78	Malaysia	Base code(s): K40
7 / 7	2018	Gran Turismo	White	Black Stripes on Top and Sides, '04' and Sponsors Logos	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Gray)	Black	PR5	FKF33	Thailand	Base code(s): L09, L17

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