Ford has unveiled another new version of the 2022 Ford GT, called the Alan Mann Heritage Edition. The special 2022 Ford GT pays tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s 1966 Ford GT lightweight experimental prototypes that played a big role in the development of the GT.
“Whether it’s going like hell at the racetrack or out-innovating the competition, the Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition honors the vehicles that helped lead Ford to its wins,” said Mike Severson, Ford GT program manager. “With its red and gold livery, this Ford GT is inspired by Alan Mann Racing’s contribution to our Le Mans-winning story.”
In 1965-66, Alan Mann Racing used lighter materials to create AM GT-1 and a second car based on the GT Mk I. Neither prototype won a major race, but the use of lightweight materials was similar to what helped Ford win Le Mans with the GT Mk II in 1966.
The GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition is painted in Alan Mann red exterior paint with gold graphics. It also features a dual over-the-roof racing stripe, Frozen White signature accent stripes and roundels with No. 16 on the doors, hood and underside of the rear wing. There are also exposed gloss carbon fiber components on the 20-inch wheels, front splitter, side sills, mirrors, engine louvers and rear diffuser. Behind the wheels there are black Brembo brake calipers with red graphics.
Inside carbon fiber has been added on the door sills, console and registers. The ebony Alcantara carbon fiber seats have gold and red accent stitching. The instrument panel is wrapped in Ebony leather and Alcantara, while the pillars, headliner and steering wheel are wrapped in Ebony Alcantara. Lastly there are gold appliqués on the instrument panel, door register bezels and seat X-brace.
