Ford achieves the most beautiful record!
- Published on 05/04/2026 13:48
The Ford GT Mk IV shatters the Nürburgring record and becomes the fastest internal combustion car in history on the Green Hell.
Let’s forget about the electric transition for a moment: Ford has just shattered the stopwatch at the Nürburgring. With a stratospheric time of 6’15″977, the Ford GT Mk IV officially establishes itself as the fastest pure internal combustion engine car in history on the Nordschleife.
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This is not just a victory against time; it’s a point of national pride. By completing the 20.8 km of the German track with such ferocity, Ford reclaims the crown of the fastest American brand. It obliterates the 6’49″275 recorded by the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X last June.
Driven by veteran Frédéric Vervisch, the GT Mk IV climbed to third place on the absolute Nürburgring podium, only behind extreme prototypes (Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo and Volkswagen ID.R). “This car is an absolute weapon,” Vervisch said, still electrified by the performance.
Ford GT Mk IV: A Swan Song with 789 Horsepower
This Mk IV version is the ultimate tribute to the GT lineage. Limited to only 67 units (a nod to the Le Mans victory in 1967), this beast is exclusively track reserved and makes no technical compromises:
- Engine: V6 EcoBoost pushed to 789 hp.
- Transmission: Sequential gearbox derived from competition.
- Chassis: State-of-the-art adaptive suspension developed by Multimatic.
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The most impressive part? Ford claims that the car can do even better. Due to the cold during the attempt, the top speed had to be throttled! Despite this, it already outpaces the Mercedes-AMG One hybrid with over 1,000 hp by 13 seconds. The message is clear: before fading away, the combustion engine has just let out its loudest cry.
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This page is translated from the original post "Ford décroche le plus beau des records !" in French.
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