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Ford GT MK II Features Brembo DYATOM Carbon-Ceramic Brake Discs

Ford and Brembo go a long way back. It was 1996 when the Mustang SVT Cobra R received high-performance discs from the Italian brake specialist, then the Blue Oval chose Brembo once again for the Mustang GT Performance, Mustang Bullitt, Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT500, as well as the Mustang Mach-E.
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DYATOM in bold letters is the latest – and arguably the greatest – Brembo technology for carbon-ceramic brake discs, and Ford has opted for this kind of stopping power on the GT MK II. The track-only special with a twin-turbo V6 engine in the middle features brake discs with five layers, outstanding thermal performance and wear resistance, as well as motorsport know-how.

“We are proud to have collaborated with Ford in this new challenge, which confirms Brembo’s position as a leader in the development of carbon-ceramic braking systems in sports and hypercar applications,” said chief executive officer Daniele Schillaci. The discs have been developed in collaboration with Multimatic, the Canadian company that actually builds the GT MK II for Ford.

Up front, the supercar-turned-racecar features six-piston aluminum calipers with a monobloc design and a fixed bridge. The 394- by 38-millimeter discs are complemented by exposed brake fluid lines, allowing for increased cooling of the calipers. At the rear of the GT MK II, the engineers decided on four pistons, 360- by 32-millimeter discs, and the electronic parking brake’s hardware.

Presented in July 2019, the GT MK II is the most powerful GT of them all thanks to 700 horsepower. Capable of developing 400 percent more downforce than the road-going model, the track-focused land missile also happens to be lighter. On the skid pad, this fellow is capable of pulling more than 2 Gs with the right tires.

The roof-mounted intake isn’t there just for show; Ford engineered it so that the engine, clutch, and transmission stay cool in hardcore driving scenarios. The five-way adjustable shock absorbers with Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve technology come from Multimatic, and as opposed to the GT, the GT MK II sits closer to the ground to improve handling as well as aerodynamic efficiency.
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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