Ford confirms final GT Mk IV

Ford signals the end of the Mk IV era with a last, limited batch of extreme track cars and a marketing push around on-track experiences.

Ford confirms final run of GT Mk IV

Ford confirms that the final wave of GT Mk IVs is underway, wrapping a 67-unit production run for this mid-engine supercar. The last cars use a tuned 3.8-litre Ecoboost V6 delivering over 800hp, paired with Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve dampers and a chassis that Ford says can rival race cars on a track. Capabilities cited include up to 3g of lateral grip and more than a tonne of downforce at 150 mph. The company is offering a final chance to acquire one of these cars, with enquiries open until October 15 and the option for buyers to customize within the limited allocation. Ford also promotes Multimatic On Track private days that pair track time with technical support, a perk meant to translate showroom prestige into real-world driving experience. The Mk IV is highlighted as a collector-grade car that still begs to be driven, not stored, with Laguna Seca and other top tracks cited as fitting backdrops for its performance heritage.

The move marks a deliberate closing of a chapter for Ford's most flamboyant performance push in recent memory. By making the Mk IV a strictly limited proposition and pairing it with paid track days, Ford preserves the model as a halo car while limiting inventory pressures. That tension—between exclusivity and accessibility—reflects a broader strategy: keep real-world performance tangible through experiences rather than widen production to chase volume. The final run also tests the brand's ability to translate racing pedigree into long-term demand and resale value. In a market hungry for tangible heritage, Ford bets that the Mk IV will cement its status among collectors while leaving room for future, perhaps less ostentatious, performance projects.

Highlights

The Mk IV chapter ends here, but Ford’s pursuit of performance stories is unlikely to fade away