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Ford GT Mk IV Sets Nürburgring Record at 6:15.977

4/3/2026

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The Ford GT Mk IV posted a Nürburgring lap of 6:15.977, the fastest American car to complete the track.
It ranks third-fastest overall, behind the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo and the Volkswagen ID.R.
The GT Mk IV is a track-only model priced at $1.7 million, with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter EcoBoost V6 over 800 hp.
Ford Racing driver Frédéric Vervisch drove the record lap, underscoring the car’s aerodynamics and engineering.

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The Ford GT Mk IV posted a Nürburgring lap of 6:15.977, the fastest American car to complete the track.
It ranks third-fastest overall, behind the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo and the Volkswagen ID.R.
The GT Mk IV is a track-only model priced at $1.7 million, with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter EcoBoost V6 over 800 hp.
Ford Racing driver Frédéric Vervisch drove the record lap, underscoring the car’s aerodynamics and engineering.