The base model Ford GT was the first variant of the First Generation Ford GT to be introduced. Debuting for the 2005 model year, the GT Coupe was the base offering for the Ford GT, although the car was anything but standard. These GT40 inspired hardtop supercars were the most prevalent variant of the GT to be built, being sold alongside the rarer GTX1 and Heritage Edition. The GT Coupe featured a mid-mounted 5.4L supercharged V8 engine that sent 550hp through a 6 speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. Production of the Ford GT Coupe lasted until 2006.