Cape Advanced Vehicles has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the GT MkII, a modern reworking of the classic GT40 design that the company has been building for more than 25 years.
The launch comes as Ford marks 60 years since its famous 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour race, a victory that cemented the GT40's place in motorsport history.
According to CAV Director and Product Architect Jordi Reddy, the timing was deliberate. "The moment deserved a fitting tribute: a modern interpretation of the MkII GT40 that captures the spirit of the original while delivering the refinement, usability, and performance expected of a contemporary supercar," he said.
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The GT MkII is built around a carbon-fibre and aluminium monocoque, keeping weight down to 1 350 kilograms. The body panels are carbon-fibre throughout, with large air intakes, circular taillights and an active Gurney spoiler that deploys at speed.
Under the bonnet sits a twin-supercharged 4,2-litre V8 producing close to 600 kW and 880 Nm of torque, directed to all four wheels through a six-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Buyers can also opt for naturally aspirated V8 or twin-turbo V10 engines, with manual or dual-clutch transmission choices available.
The suspension uses KW dampers with three-way adjustment, while braking comes from 8-piston Brembo callipers with optional carbon-ceramic discs for those wanting to shed further weight.
CAV has given the GT MkII a level of everyday usability not always found in this segment. Power windows, power steering, swan-wing doors, anti-lock braking, ESC, traction control and crash bags all feature, along with what the company describes as ample luggage space and access to original equipment spare parts.
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The new model replaces CAV's long-running classic GT and will be produced at a rate of ten units per year.
A more exclusive run of 40 cars will be offered as a 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, with custom interior treatments, precious metals and special liveries including ‘Miles Blue Metallic’ and ‘Carroll Black Metallic’ – nods to the figures who shaped the GT40's legacy.
CAV has delivered nearly 250 vehicles to customers worldwide over the past two and a half decades and sees the GT MkII as a move beyond the replica market into limited-production supercar territory.
The company is positioning the car for buyers who want a tailored, coach-built machine rather than an off-the-shelf alternative, with each build reflecting the owner's preferences.
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