Ex-Ford Performance Ford GT Mk II Development Car Offered on Bring a Trailer

A former Ford Performance GT Mk II development car, unveiled at Goodwood 2019, is listed on Bring a Trailer with 700 hp and track-only status. Learn more.

One of the most unusual Ford GTs of recent years has surfaced on Bring a Trailer — a former Ford Performance development car used during the creation of the track-only GT Mk II. This is not simply a rare supercar, but a machine that played a direct role inside the factory development program.

This particular example was produced on August 17, 2016 as a road-going Ford GT before becoming the second of two cars used by Ford Performance as a development mule for the GT Mk II. It later served as a promotional vehicle for the Mk II launch and was ultimately released from the Ford Heritage Fleet in January 2026. That trajectory — from production line to development tool to official heritage asset — immediately sets it apart from most production GTs.

The GT Mk II made its public debut at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Developed jointly by Ford Performance and Multimatic, it was conceived as a track-only machine freed from racing series regulations and road homologation constraints. Unlike the GTLM race car, which operated under IMSA and WEC balance-of-performance rules, the Mk II was engineered without regulatory limitations. As a result, its 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 was rated at 700 horsepower — approximately 200 hp more than the regulation-restricted race version.

Aerodynamics form a central part of the Mk II’s identity. Official figures state that it generates more than four times the downforce of the standard road-going Ford GT. To achieve this, engineers redesigned the front splitter and rear diffuser, added dive planes, fender louvers, and a dual-element rear wing. This specific car carries pre-production Mk II exterior elements including a carbon-fiber roof-mounted intake for auxiliary cooling, fixed polycarbonate side windows, a front NACA duct, and front and rear tow hooks.

The differences extend beyond power and aero. Removing the adjustable ride-height system and certain road-focused features reduced weight by over 90 kilograms. The suspension is replaced by five-way adjustable Multimatic DSSV dampers. Braking is handled by 15.5-inch front and 14.1-inch rear Brembo carbon-ceramic discs, while 19-inch wheels are fitted with Michelin racing slicks.

Inside, the focus remains firmly on track performance. Fixed-back Sparco racing seats with six-point harnesses, an FIA-compliant roll cage, a fire-suppression system, and a MoTeC C185 data acquisition system define the cabin. The MoTeC unit also doubles as the rearview camera display, reinforcing the car’s motorsport-oriented functionality.

The legal status further underlines its purpose. The car carries no title, as it was never intended for road use, and is offered on a bill of sale. The Carfax report lists it as a corporate fleet vehicle, and the original documentation stated that it was not to be offered for sale.

Production of the Ford GT Mk II was limited to just 45 units worldwide, with an original price of approximately $1.2 million. Demand proved strong enough that applications were closed early. Against that backdrop, a factory development car with direct ties to the Ford Performance program stands out as a particularly significant offering.

At the time of writing, bidding on Bring a Trailer has reached $750,000. Given its documented factory role and connection to the Mk II program, the final result may offer insight into how the market values not only rarity, but verified development provenance.