2022 Ford GT

The 2022 Ford GT’s single trim leaves no room for a trim recommendation. However, its excessive amounts of customization options leave the customer with an incredible amount of options to opt for their car. Last year’s GULF Livery is likely to be offered this year as well. However, the GT Heritage Edition is on its way out.

Having been brought for this year with little to no changes, the 2022 Ford GT would continue to be offered in a single trim. While official pricing is yet to be announced by the Blue Oval, expect the GT to cost somewhere around half a million dollars. Apart from the standard variant, Ford also might bring back the "Gulf Livery" paint job. Moreover, there is also the "GT Liquid-Carbon" edition, which has plenty of exposed carbon fiber panels all over.

Ford has confirmed the Heritage Edition for the 2022 Model Year as well and that adds plenty of racing heritage to the car's aesthetics. Mechanically, it remains more or less similar to the standard 2022 Ford GT.

The 2022 Ford GT will continue with the same 3.5L Twin-turbo V6 that churns out 660-horses equivalent power and 550 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a lightning-quick 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and all the power flows to the rear wheels. The engine is nothing less of a beast, roaring behind the passenger seat, and yes, Ford’s approach was somewhat eccentric to the segment which has some powerful competitors with fire-breathing V8s and V12s.

Despite the rear-wheel configuration, the Ford GT can attain a 0-60 MPH and a quarter-mile time of 3 seconds and 10.8 seconds, respectively. The 7-speed dual-clutch contributes to this brisk acceleration by being seamless with lightning-quick shifts. Before the emotional crowd bursts, we agree to the distinctive V6 of the Ford GT being under-powered in the class of high-revving, massive displacement engines with 8 or more cylinders. The 2021 McLaren 720S is quicker and more powerful than the Ford GT. It is also attainable as compared to the highly exclusive GT.

On the other hand, the old-school Lamborghini Aventador offers neck-snapping acceleration and all-wheel-drive confidence to flow through corners and munch the rivals on straights.  The Ferrari however is the liveliest amongst the group. Managing a 2.9-seconds 0-60 mph sprint; the Ferrari F8 Tributo is more powerful and affordable than the ridiculously expensive Ford GT.

Preserving fossil fuels is the lowest priority when it comes to hypercars. However, the Ford GT is one of the most efficient examples - Car and Driver

The 2022 Ford GT and its V6 engine deliver a 14 mpg combined, which is average for the class. It also has a 15.2-gallon fuel tank to stretch the most miles and stand the expectation of reaching your destination without needing a refill. However, we do wish that the Ford did offer a slightly bigger tank for that added range. Having said that, seeking for desirable fuel efficiency that too in the segment of supercars with massive engines is moronic.

However, the 2022 Ford GT starts to seem efficient if we look at the Lamborghini Aventador S which is the thirstiest of the group. The McLaren 720s and Ferrari F8 Tributo deliver satisfactory figures in comparison to the Blue-Oval’s mighty supercar.

The interior is similarly arresting but for a different reason: It's extremely minimalistic and driver-focused - Car and Driver

The 2022 Ford GT is expected to receive no major changes. Like every other low-riding supercar, the Ford GT will require you to duck low and get into the cabin. Inside, there’s space for just two, given it’s tighter than most rivals. The $500,000 Ford GT comes in a single variant option, with fixed Recaro carbon fiber seats. Yes fixed seats, but Ford has engineered the steering wheel and the pedals to adjust for the driver.

The cabin is striking yet very minimalist, there’s a mixture of Alcantara, carbon fiber, and brushed steel. The year 2022 could bring in some extra options in upholstery as well. The sporty flat-bottom steering with integrated illuminated shift lights instantly grabs the attention. There is a carbon fiber pedal box with anodized aluminum pedals and serialized identification plates which projects the brand's love for minuscule details to please the buyers.

Four interior color options include Launch Control (yes, that’s an interior trim), Light Speed, Re-Entry, and Dark Energy, and moreover, there could be an addition of more options in this list too with the 2022 Ford GT.  Being very track-focused, there aren’t any fancy tech bits that could distract the driver. To begin with the infotainment list, there’s a 6.5-inch touchscreen featuring Ford’s SYNC infotainment interface. It has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a voice-activated navigation system, and a rearview camera as well. There’s a 10-inch digital driver’s display with crisp graphics and high customizability.

Further for 2022, Ford also unveils a 64' Prototype Heritage Special Edition, which comes with Lightspeed Blue microsuede covered dashboard and also carbon-fiber seats, along with black steering wheel and headliner. All of the above rivals are fairly comfortable, very sporty, furnished with premium materials, and fitted with essential tech only for the driving-biased experience. But each of them is quite distinctive in its own manner.

Its breathtaking bodywork both honors the iconic GT40 race car that dominated Le Mans in the 1960s and serves as the pinnacle of the Blue Oval's design and engineering departments - Car and Driver

Again, there are no changes expected to be brought about for the exteriors of the 2022 Ford GT. This means it will continue with its head-turning and stunning looks. The front will be garnished by the Blue-Oval’s “Ford” emblems on the hood, which also feature a dual hood-scoop design. The stylish headlights with integrated LED DRLs will also be retained on the front.

From the side, no one would have any difficulty in recognizing the distinct and advanced aerodynamic elements like the massive “flying buttress side-body scoops alongside the wide front and rear fenders. These elements have been inherited from the legendary GT40 itself. For buyers who would love to flaunt their money and the 2022 Ford GT, can opt for the “liquid carbon” package that exposes all the carbon fiber utilized in the body and is protected with a clear coat.

All of these cars are very distinctive in their own rights, but each of them will surely grab some eyes, even before you hit the pedal to flaunt the big engines’ roar. Amongst the rivals, the Lamborghini Aventador S is the heftiest, while the McLaren is the lightest, and hence it is also the fastest.

If you are slashing the $500,000 cheque off your account, you’d definitely expect it to be safe as well. The 2022 Ford GT will retain every safety aid from the previous model year. The list will thus include a rearview camera, roll cage, automatic post-crash fuel cutoff system, airbags (frontal, side, and knee), post-crash alert system, ABS, traction control, and stability control.

There are no safety ratings to judge the sturdiness of the Ford GT, it's due to limited production and a sky-scraping price tag of $500,000. It hasn’t been crash-tested. But with the brand’s reputation and solemnity to safety, it can be assured for safety too. Besides, the 2022 Ford GT comes with a carbon fiber body coupled with aluminum substructures and an FIA-approved roll cage, and these reassure safety.

2022 Ford GT Coupe vs 2021 McLaren 720s

The 2022 Ford GT Coupe and its hefty price tag doesn’t translate to a great value for money next to the 2021 McLaren 720s. The McLaren 720s is insanely quick. Both these limited production cars utilize a high amount of carbon fiber and other light yet high-tensile materials to enhance performance. The McLaren leads in terms of efficiency too. Comparing the interiors, they are quite distinctly styled but highly focused on driving.

2022 Ford GT Coupe vs 2021 Lamborghini Aventador S

The 2021 Lamborghini Aventador S is the most powerful supercar in the group. It also features an all-wheel-drive system that makes it rigorously agile and neck-snapping quick, and it's 0.2 seconds quicker than the Ford GT. Though the fuel efficiency puts the Italian bull badge in the lower end of the spectrum, it never promised to be efficient, plus, if you are worried about efficiency DO NOT buy any of these cars. Of all, the Aventador is also the fanciest on the inside, well furnished with high-quality materials and impressive technology, with sporty seats and limited legroom restricting tall passengers to be comfortable. The 2021 Lamborghini Aventador S comes with a hefty price tag too, but it's lower than the 2022 Ford GT.

The 2022 Ford GT is expected to remain unchanged, but it still is very valuable and a collectible item that is limited to a 1350 unit production. This should be enough to disregard the fact that it lacks the charm of a burly V8 or a screaming V12 like some key competitors. The Ford GT retains some impressive aero-kits from the iconic GT40, which makes it more peculiar than the rivals. If the $500,000 price tag hasn’t stopped you from dreaming about this marvelous piece of engineering, then nothing should stop you from bringing the 2022 Ford GT to your Multi-car garage.