Ford dazzles Detroit by unveiling 600+ hp GT supercar

Ford will soon be celebrating the 50th anniversary of it placing first, second and third at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. To mark this event, rumors have been swirling that the Blue Oval has been plotting a return to the French endurance classic. But to do so, first one needs a production car.

This is the all-new Ford GT, a 600+ hp carbon fiber monster that provides all the underpinnings needed to facilitate a potential return to victory lane.

The last Ford GT ran for two years from 2005 to 2006. Based on the original GT40 from the 1960s, the new GT sports that same low, wide stance -- only with modern flourishes and twin tailpipes that could consume an entire melon with room to spare.

Built from a carbon fiber safety cell, the GT is set to go into production next year, likely in very limited numbers and for a rather expensive price. Situated behind the front seats, power derives from a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6. Don't be fooled by the name, however, this motor is a derivative of the race engine currently being used by Chip Ganassi Racing in the TUDOR United Sports Car Series.