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Ford GT GTE

GT1 (2000s)The Rollovers Endurance Pack
500 hp
Horsepower
1245 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2017
Year

Ford GT GTE (GT1/GTLM Endurance Racer)

The Ford GT GTE is Ford’s factory-built endurance weapon based on the modern Ford GT road car, developed to take on the world’s best in GTE/GTLM competition. The Rollovers Endurance Pack version captures the long-tail, Le Mans-focused aero package and the brutally efficient, mid-engine balance that made the car such a serious threat at endurance events.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~500 hp (BoP-dependent)

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch sequential

  • Weight: ~1,245 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,779 mm long × 2,012 mm wide × 1,142 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,720 mm

  • Tires: Michelin endurance slicks on forged racing wheels

  • Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with racing calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Ford GT GTE is a high-downforce, precision-focused GT car that rewards clean inputs and commitment through fast corners. Its mid-engine layout gives it excellent rotation on entry and strong stability on exit, but like most top-level GT machinery, it can bite if you overdrive the front end or get greedy with throttle on corner exit. It feels planted at speed, with a very race-car-like sense of purpose that makes it especially rewarding on flowing, technical tracks.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 delivers a deep, muted, and muscular note with plenty of turbo whoosh and wastegate chatter. It doesn’t scream like a naturally aspirated GT racer, but it has a hard-edged, torque-rich character that pulls strongly through the mid-range and feels especially effective when exiting slow and medium-speed corners.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very sharp turn-in with strong aero grip once loaded up. Can understeer slightly if you abuse the front tires.

  • Traction: Excellent rear grip under power, though aggressive throttle application can still provoke snap oversteer if the rear tires are overheated.

  • Braking: Strong, confidence-inspiring stopping power with good modulation and stable behavior into heavy braking zones.

  • Top Speed: Competitive on straights, with the aero efficiency to stay strong over a full stint and the torque to get back up to speed quickly.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and trust the aero. The Ford GT GTE responds best to disciplined trail braking, patient throttle application, and minimum steering corrections. It shines on high-speed circuits like Le Mans, Silverstone, and Spa, where its balance and stability can really be exploited.

Livery & Aesthetics: Few modern GT cars look as dramatic as the Ford GT GTE, with its extreme vents, low roofline, enormous rear wing, and unmistakable endurance-racing silhouette. The wide bodywork and aggressive aero make it instantly recognizable, and the Rollovers Endurance Pack version brings that factory Ford motorsport attitude to life beautifully in sim.

Whether you're running a one-hour GT race or hammering out qualifying laps, the Ford GT GTE is a sensational endurance car — fast, focused, and full of Ford’s Le Mans pedigree.