Ford GT Carbon Series weighs less and offers more go

- New limited-edition model drops approximately 18kg with a host of light weighting

- However, it retains some conveniences including air conditioning, radio and SYNC 3 infotainment system 

- This third Ford GT special edition features more visible carbon fibre than any previous model

Ford has announced a new Carbon Series for the GT which will be the lightest of the road-going Ford supercar. Unlike its sibling racer, however, this one can be driven home from the race track.

The new limited-edition model drops approximately 18kg with a host of light weighting, including carbon fibre wheels, a titanium exhaust, titanium wheel nuts and a lightweight polycarbonate rear hatch, with additional venting.

The GT Carbon Series retains some conveniences including air conditioning, radio and SYNC 3 - for those customers who want to drive to and from the track in comfort, however, luxuries including cup holders have been removed. This third Ford GT special edition features more visible carbon fibre than any previous model, along with optional accent colours, to further stand out from the line-up.

The exterior boasts two exposed carbon fibre stripes with matching A-pillars, lower body panels and gloss carbon fibre wheels. The interior features matte carbon fibre sills, air register pods and centre console. Customers can choose between four optional accent colours – silver, orange, red or blue – for the mirror caps, centre stripe and callipers. The Carbon Series also features a unique seat pattern with silver stitching that is repeated on the steering wheel as well as clear anodised paddle shifters and a unique badge for the instrument panel.