Ever wondered what would happen if somebody threw a 2018 Ford GT at a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk? Sure, the Hellcat-engined SUV wouldn't stand a chance against the supercar in a drag race, but what if the first would be massaged to, say, 1,000 horsepower?
The answer to this question comes thanks to the piece of footage at the bottom of the page. The clip sees a stock 2018 GT (think: 647 hp) drag racing a Hennessey-modded Trackhawk.
A standing start was used for the battle, with the two given enough space to allow them to stretch their mechanical legs. Nevertheless, since this clip showcases a Hennessey product, you should add the mandatory grain of salt.
The 2018 Ford GT Heritage edition we have here belongs to the Lone Star State developer. And, as you can imagine, the company already has plans for the supercar.
Nevertheelss, the specialist hasn't offered clear details on the upcoming Ford GT upgrades, only mentioning a list of goodies that will be touched: high flow air induction systems, engine management tuning upgrades, high-flow intercooler systems, exhaust system upgrades, twin turbo system upgrades, engine upgrades and more.
Now, if the sprinting action we have here got you into the mood for even more Ford GT hooning, you shouldn't allow anybody to make you feel greedy. After all, we haven't seen all that many drag races involving the second generation of the Blue Oval halo car so far.
In fact, this is only the second battle of the kind we get to show you. As for the first one, the shenanigan took place on an actual drag strip and saw the FGT duking it out with another American supercar. We're referring to the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, with the 755 hp monster proving to be a worthy adversary.
And we'll continue to keep an eye out for Ford GT races, so we can bring these to you as soon as they surface.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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