--- title: "The Ford GT Died So the Mustang Could Take on the World" description: "Another Ford GT isn't in the cards right now, CEO Jim Farley says, because Ford wants to connect its racing efforts to attainable models." date: "2024-01-24" modified: "2024-01-24" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-ford-gt-died-so-the-mustang-could-take-on-the-world" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ford" - "GT" - "Mustang" - "sports car" - "Supercar" --- # The Ford GT Died So the Mustang Could Take on the World ![]() *\Ford\* Heartbreaking though it may be, it doesn't seem likely that we'll see another [Ford]() GT anytime soon. For the moment, Ford seems to be more interested in making Mustangs, Raptors, and other more affordable enthusiast cars instead, according to CEO Jim Farley, who recently said as much on an episode of the *[Top Gear]()* podcast. "As far as another GT, what we want to do with the company is connect our investment in racing to actual derivatives customers can buy. And we get more turned on by having a[ \[Mustang\] GTD]() or a Dark Horse Mustang than we are a prototype car," Farley told *Top Gear* podcast host Jack Rix. While Farley didn't dismiss the idea of another GT, he did emphasize that Ford wants to make cars that will be driven, rather than collector's items. ![2025 Ford Mustang GTD]() *Ford Mustang GTD Ford* "Would we \[make a GT\]? I'm not going to say no to that, but that's not really what gets our motor going," Farley said. "What gets us going now is to make vehicles that people can buy and cherish and go to a car show and talk about. Not things that are in a collection gathering dust." Admittedly, the [Mustang GTD]() is a $300,000-plus road-going race car, and only 2,000 will be made, so it could easily fall into the "gathering dust" category. However, the GTD seems to fit Farley's plans for selling race cars to customers. And, unlike the case with the GT, you can run out and order a much more ordinary, affordable car that looks sort of like it right now. This isn't a new sentiment, either. Last August, Farley revealed that the most recent [Ford GT]() wasn't initially supposed to happen. Instead, Ford wanted to win Le Mans with the Mustang, but its racing partner Multimatic ran simulations on the previous-gen pony car's body and determined it wouldn't have been competitive enough to win. So instead, they built the Ford GT. ![]() *Ford GT Ford* However, if there *were* to be another Ford GT, as Farley did leave the door open, it would likely be some sort of hybrid. When asked if a next-gen GT would be entirely electric, Farley indicated that a hybrid powertrain—with both internal combustion and electric power—holds more potential. "I think the market is telling us that partial-electric is really the way to go on the very, very high end," he said. "You can still get all the benefits of the acceleration but \[without as many\] limits." So don't expect a new Ford GT anytime soon. You can never say never in this industry, as plans change constantly, but today Ford seems dedicated to winning at [racetracks around the world in Mustangs](). And where there are no roads, [there'll be a Raptor](). *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()