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For Immediate Release September 3, 2020 Green Bay, WI The Superstar of American Supercars Arrives the 2020 Ford GT! With all the cool of McQueen and the finesse of a fighter jet, the 2020 Ford GT honors the legacy of the historic Ford GT40 in ways no other Ford or American car in history ever has…. or perhaps ever will! Experience the 143rd of an estimated 235 Ford GTs being built in the world in 2020 now on display at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center in Green Bay. International Racetrack ready, the street legal 2020 Ford GT is a true engineering marvel. Constructed of carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum and other space-age materials, the Ford GT rockets 0-60 in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 218 mph. Immortalized in the recent Hollywood blockbuster, Ford Vs. Ferrari, the legendary Ford GT 40 stunned the racing world with four consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the mid to late 60s. Five decades later, the GT40’s DNA oozes through every pore of the new Ford GT. Finger-tip controls deliver balletic agility via a 7-speed, dual clutch automatic while the mid- mounted 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V-6 slams 660 horsepower to the wheels with 550 lb.-ft of fire breathing torque. This is a rare opportunity to see The Superstar of American Supercars! About The Automobile Gallery The Automobile Gallery is located at 400 South Adams Street in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Automobile Gallery is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to educate, inspire and share the passion of the automobile with our community and car enthusiasts throughout the United States. The Automobile Gallery features spectacular vehicles from all eras and is open to the general public on weekends and varied weekdays. For More Information Contact: Darrel Burnett Executive Director The Automobile Gallery & Event Center (920) 493-0400 (Direct) (920) 437-9024 (Office) [email protected] www.theautomobilegallery.org .

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