Ford has announced a new Carbon Series of the Ford GT. And, unlike its sibling racer, however, this one can be driven home from the race track.

Here’s a few top facts:

Ford GT Carbon road test

1. The Ford GT Carbon Series is the lightest of the road-going Ford supercars.

Ford GT Carbon Series driving

2. The Ford GT Carbon Series features more visible carbon fibre than any previous model.

Ford GT Carbon Series front-profile

3. The Ford GT Carbon Series model is 18kg lighter. Thanks to lightweight parts such as carbon fibre wheels, a titanium exhaust, titanium wheel nuts and a lightweight polycarbonate rear hatch.

Ford GT Carbon Series wheels

4. The exterior boasts two exposed carbon fibre stripes with matching A-pillars, lower body panels and gloss carbon fibre wheels. The interior features matte carbon fibre sills, air register pods and centre console.

Ford GT Carbon Series front close-up

5. Customers can choose between four optional accent colours – silver, orange, red or blue – for the mirror caps, centre stripe and callipers. The Carbon Series also features a unique seat pattern with silver stitching that is repeated on the steering wheel as well as clear anodised paddle shifters and a unique badge for the instrument panel.

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