CLASSIC CARS.
Ascari FGT, the 420-hp American supercar with a traveler's soul
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Ascari Cars Limited
The Ascari FGT was an American car produced from 1995 to 2009 by Ascari Cars Limited, a company founded by racing driver Klaas Zwart.
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This is 1995
The Ascari FGT, which stands for 'Functional Grand Tourer', was first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995.
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The engine
It is a two-seater car with a 4.0-litre V8 mid-engine, produced by Ford.
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Performances
Maximum power is 420 hp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque 400 Nm at 4000 rpm. The declared top speed is 320 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes only 4.9 seconds.
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Lots of carbon fiber
The FGT is not only a supercar, it is also designed to be a car suitable for long journeys. The body is made of carbon fibre, resulting in a car that is lightweight yet strong. The car is equipped with a satellite navigation system and a high-quality sound system.
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Lots of prizes
The Ascari FGT won several awards including 'Car of the Year' in 1995 from the American magazine 'Motor Trend' and 'Best British Sportscar' in 2007 from 'Autocar' magazine.
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The financial meltdown
Production was limited to just 50 examples, making it one of the rarest cars in the world. In 2009, Ascari Cars Limited declared bankruptcy and production of the Ascari FGT was discontinued.
