LYNX Motors and Graham Rahal Performance announce the LYNX GT1, a motorsport-inspired tribute built on a limited run of 28 OEM first-generation Ford GT chassis
Today at Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), LYNX Motors announced the immediate availability of a street-legal version of the Ford Matech Concepts GT1 Le Mans race car, originally fielded by Matech GT Racing of Geneva, Switzerland, in 2010. In partnership with LYNX Motors of Austin, Texas, GRP will produce 28 examples of the GT1 Le Mans at their state-of-the-art facility in Zionsville, IN.
'I'm beyond excited for our company to be involved in something like the GT1 Project, not only to help bring this automobile to market but also manufacture it at our facility in Indianapolis. It's an iconic car in its own right, but creating a high-quality, modern version of what the Ford GT40 was at its peak gives us something to be very proud of. I'm very fortunate and proud that Lynx thought of us for this project, as it validates and justifies the investment that we've made in our facility here in Zionsville, and I'm extremely excited to get the project underway,' said Graham Rahal, owner and founder of Graham Rahal Performance.
About LYNX Motors, Austin Texas
At LYNX, we are dedicated to redefining excellence in automobility, seamlessly blending masterful craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. More than merely restoring or designing vehicles; we revive automotive legends, meticulously tailored to the refined tastes of true connoisseurs. Each LYNX creation embodies our unwavering pursuit of perfection and our commitment to delivering a bespoke experience as unique and distinguished as our clientele. We take pride in reimagining legendary classics, delivering them with unmatched precision and service through an exceptional customer experience.
About Graham Rahal Performance:
NTT INDYCAR Series driver Graham Rahal's passion and love for vehicles of all kinds served as the foundation for Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), a performance shop founded in 2017 with the purpose of enhancing vehicles at the highest quality. Services at GRP range from aftermarket installs, performance package upgrades, and track builds to simple, routine maintenance. GRP serves as one of the nation's leading specialty vehicle dealerships, locating and brokering sales for the rarest and most magnificent cars on the planet. Graham Rahal Performance has also launched Project Recommission, giving Porsche Carrera GT owners the opportunity to customize every detail, even beyond the realm of possibilities provided with the original model in 2004. For more information, please visit grahamrahalperformance.com.
Owning a Piece of Racing History
Known for its epic Le Mans racing battle with Ferrari in the mid-60s, the GT40 was Ford's answer to the Italian manufacturer. The GT40 dominated Le Mans for four consecutive years with victories from 1966-1969. To this day, the GT40 is the only American-made vehicle to ever win the 24-hour race. Revived in 2002 with the design of Camilo Pardo, the Ford GT entered production from 2004 to 2006, with only 4,050 units built. In 2010, Matech GT Racing fielded another run at the Le Mans 24-hour race with the GT1 Le Mans racing version. An aggressive derivative of the GT with a wider stance, carbon fiber body, and aerodynamic enhancements, the GT1 was unmistakably bred for performance.
LYNX motors is allocating 28 bespoke, street-legal versions of the GT1, now offering them with a Supercharged V8 with a target performance of over 1,200 HP paired with a Ricardo 6-Speed Manual transmission.
'We are very proud to be able to offer this amazing piece of race history, constructed by the premier racing family at GRP, Graham Rahal Performance' said Rod Keller, CEO of LYNX Motors.
'Our partnership with Graham Rahal's team at GRP will ensure every vehicle is hand crafted with the best engineering and development for such an undertaking. Together, we will ensure our client's bespoke designed GT1 will be produced at the highest quality level possible' said Jeff Jennings, Chief Revenue Officer at Lynx Motors.
* GT1 and LYNX Motors are not sponsored, associated, endorsed or affiliated with the Ford Motor Company. Ford, Ford GT and any other products mentioned are the trademarks of their respective holders. Any mention of trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.
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