Ford develops carbon fiber “supercar”

The new Ford GT, a lightweight aerodynamic vehicle which makes extensive use of carbon fiber parts.
The new Ford GT, a lightweight aerodynamic vehicle which makes extensive use of carbon fiber parts.

The parts include a carbon fiber passenger cell and body panels, while the front and rear subframes are made of aluminum encapsulated in structural carbon fiber. 

The car features the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 engine which produces more than 600 horsepower. The supercar features rear-wheel drive, a mid-mounted engine, and a two-door coupe body shell.

The GT is one of more than 12 new Ford Performance vehicles available by 2020.