2006 Ford GT Holds Land-Speed Record, May Attempt Another Run Next Year

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Current world's fastest 2006 Ford GT may return in 2026 to reclaim its own speed record with upgraded performance.

The world-record–holding 2006 Ford GT, known for its astounding top speed run through California’s desert roads, is reportedly gearing up for another record-breaking attempt in 2026 — aiming to surpass its own acclaimed performance benchmark.

The legendary supercar, originally dynoed at over 600 horsepower and converted to a 763-hp street-legal championship spec, first stunned the automotive community with its top speed verified at 236.99 mph, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Now, internal buzz suggests the GT’s custodians plan to return to the salt flats or desert backroads with enhancements in pursuit of an even higher figure.

Though Ford has not officially endorsed the endeavor, several close collaborators familiar with the vehicle and the team organizing the run confirmed the updated specs would include revised aerodynamics, a recalibrated powertrain, and suspension modifications built for high-speed stability. The goal is to achieve speeds approaching or even exceeding 240 mph—a monumental target for a car based on 2005 production architecture.

The Ford GT’s record-setting run was celebrated as one of the most impressive feats for a production-derived vehicle, demonstrating that proper tuning and engineering can elevate a well-preserved supercar into the hypercar class. The upcoming effort is expected to follow the same private-run community model that allows automotive hobbyists to witness precision engineering in action.

If successful, this 2006 GT would retain its title as the fastest production-based car in its class and cement its legacy even further. Organizers plan to hold the event in early 2026 at a remote, flat-straight testing line in the Western U.S., where air density and minimal elevation help maximize speed potential.

With parts of the original team reportedly reassembled and track testing already underway, enthusiasts worldwide are watching closely. If this GT pulls off the feat again, it won’t just be rewriting its own history — it will stretch the limits of what a well-crafted, low-production-era American supercar can achieve today.

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