The centennial celebration heard around the world rumbled in the show halls with the Ford GT making its first appearance in Japan this week. As all enthusiasts know, the Ford GT40 won the Le Mans 24 Hours, considered to be the most demanding race in the world, four years in a row in the latter half of the 1960s. Now, the legend is reborn with the spirit and silhouette recast with modern materials for production. This low-volume American supercar will hit the streets next spring at about $150,000 propelled by a supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 boasting 500 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. We estimate 0-60 mph times of 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 195. The GT has returned, ready to hunt Ferraris once again.
