The Blue Oval has produced its fair share of cool concept cars over the years, particularly during the 1990s, when the automaker was churning out one-off design studies left and right. Without a doubt, one of the most memorable of that bunch was the 1995 Ford GT90, which made its debut at the North American International Auto Show that same year. Now, Blue Oval fans have the chance to see the Ford GT90 up close and personal yet again, as it’s on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
As part of its new Modern Concepts exhibit, the Petersen Automotive Museum has added a handful of cool concepts to its already-impressive catalog, including the Ford GT90. As the first vehicle to sport Ford’s “New Edge” styling that subsequently landed on a number of production vehicles, the GT90 hearkened back to the original GT40, years before the GT debuted and made that tribute more official. It features dramatic bodywork made from carbon fiber, and amazingly enough, was built in just over six months by the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT).
As for the chassis underpinning the Ford GT90, it actually utilized a modified version of the aluminum monocoque from the Jaguar XJ220, and it was powered by a quad-turbo 5.9L V12 that generated a reported 720 horsepower. As one might imagine, that – combined with its low weight and aerodynamic bodywork – resulted in a lofty top speed of 235 miles-per-hour.
Now, fans have the chance to see the GT90 up close, thanks to its addition to the Petersen’s Modern Concepts exhibit. Along with it, this special display also contains some other cool one-off creations from other brands, too – including the 2004 Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, the 1995 Chrysler Lugano, the 1998 Mobility Outfitters Gear Box, and the 2002 Cadillac Cien.
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I am a Ford person but that is the ugliest car I’ve seen today
This was the absolute dumbest concept car ever. It introduced an edge plane design language at the exact same auto show that the all new 1996 soft oval Taurus debuted. Talk about sending mixed messages. Utterly stupid.
I think you’re both F-O-S. Beautiful design study. Try going to design school!!
I wasn’t referring to design per se. I was referring to a complete misalignment of the launch of a brand new production vehicle with an all new design language (soft, ovoid) vs. a concept vehicle with a completely opposite design language (plane, edges). The concept vehicle swept the rug out from under the production vehicle.
So, before you call me “F-O-S”, please open your world and about communication strategy.