New Ford Supercar Hinted: GT Successor or Raptor Supercar to Debut?

Ford Teases New Ford Supercar Ahead of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show

The GT is undoubtedly one of the most storied nameplates in Ford’s history, and according to the carmaker’s latest press release, a successor—a new Ford Supercar—could be in the works.

Built out of spite, the original GT40’s sole purpose was to beat Ferrari at Le Mans following Ford’s failed acquisition of the Italian company. The company succeeded in that, and then proceeded to rub it in with a 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 won Le Mans four years in a row.

It would be decades before Ford revived its mid-engined supercar in the form of the GT, introduced in late 2004. Unlike its predecessor, the latest model (introduced in 2016) heralded a return to Le Mans and beat Ferrari yet again, taking the GTE-Pro class win, 50 years after the company’s first victory.

A New Ford Supercar for the 2020s?

The second-generation GT ceased production in 2022. Ford Racing recently announced its plans for the 2026 season (F1 with Red Bull, NASCAR, IMSA, Dakar). But on top of that, Ford also said that they will be previewing something very special just in time for the 2026 Detroit Auto Show in January.

In Ford’s words, “For the first time ever, fans worldwide will also get an exclusive sneak peek at an all-new Ford Racing production road car.” The company didn’t say much after that, but for them to release that statement is a hint that it’ll probably be something more than a hot Mustang.

Other Possibilities

We do have to be open to the possibility that this new Ford Supercar won’t be a new-generation GT. That said, we don’t mind another extreme Mustang. The GTD is already a pretty wild ride with a price tag that’s up against some exotics, and something even more hardcore than that would be an amazing thing.

Let’s also not forget that Ford is mulling a different kind of Ford Supercar, one that’s inspired by its Dakar program. Back in August, CEO Jim Farley openly discussed the idea of a “Raptor supercar.” If so, it’s a potential goldmine for Ford as the off-road supercar niche has gained recognition, following the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato.

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