GALLERY: 1969 Ford GT40 Mk III shown at Geneva - Paul Tan's Automotive News

Despite over 45 years separating the GT40 and the new GT – and despite the new car featuring a space-age aero-inspired look – the two do share some common design cues hinting at the lineage. The new Ford GT will go into production late next year, just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GT40’s first Le Mans win. Source: paultan.org