Ford Performance

History and development

Ford’s performance heritage extends well beyond the Mustang. Large sedans such as the Galaxie, intermediate models like the Fairlane and Torino, and special drag-racing programs helped build the brand’s reputation. The GT40 and later Ford GT represent a separate, international endurance-racing tradition.

Famous milestones include the lightweight Fairlane Thunderbolt, the Torino Cobra and four consecutive Ford victories at Le Mans from 1966 through 1969.

Important cars and model generations

This English overview summarizes the main history. The Norwegian reference article contains more detailed chapters, specifications and original sources.

Read the detailed Norwegian article →