Motorsport fans, get ready—because LYNX Motors is making history. In an exciting collaboration with Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), the Austin-based automaker has announced a street-legal version of the Ford Matech GT1 Le Mans race car. Originally built for the 2010 Le Mans 24-hour race by Matech GT Racing, this legendary machine is making its comeback with only 28 hand-built units set for production at GRP’s cutting-edge facility in Zionsville, Indiana.
LYNX Motors Brings a Le Mans Legend to Life
For Graham Rahal, this project is more than just another performance build—it’s a passion project.
“I’m beyond excited for our company to be involved in something like the GT1 Project, not only to help bring this automobile to market but also manufacture it at our facility in Indianapolis. It’s an iconic car in its own right, but creating a high-quality, modern version of what the Ford GT40 was at its peak gives us something to be very proud of. I’m very fortunate and proud that Lynx thought of us for this project, as it validates and justifies the investment that we’ve made in our facility here in Zionsville, and I’m extremely excited to get the project underway,” said Graham Rahal, owner and founder of Graham Rahal Performance.
LYNX Motors and Graham Rahal Performance announce the LYNX GT1. Photo by Lynx Motors
The GT1 pays homage to the legendary Ford GT40, which famously battled Ferrari at Le Mans in the 1960s and remains the only American-built car to ever win the grueling 24-hour endurance race. The design later evolved into the 2004-2006 Ford GT, before Matech GT Racing took it back to Le Mans in 2010 with a race-ready GT1 variant.
LYNX Motors: Power, Precision, and Performance
This modernized GT1 isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a high-performance beast. LYNX Motors is equipping each of the 28 units with a supercharged V8 pushing over 1,200 horsepower, paired with a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission. The car’s widened stance, lightweight carbon fiber body, and aerodynamic enhancements ensure it’s every bit the track-ready machine, now reimagined for the streets.
“We are very proud to be able to offer this amazing piece of race history, constructed by the premier racing family at GRP, Graham Rahal Performance,” said Rod Keller, CEO of LYNX Motors.
LYNX Motors and Graham Rahal Performance announce the LYNX GT1. Photo by Lynx Motors
“Our partnership with Graham Rahal’s team at GRP will ensure every vehicle is hand crafted with the best engineering and development for such an undertaking. Together, we will ensure our client’s bespoke designed GT1 will be produced at the highest quality level possible,” added Jeff Jennings, Chief Revenue Officer at LYNX Motors.
The Ultimate Collector’s Dream
For collectors and enthusiasts, this is a rare chance to own a piece of racing history—crafted with cutting-edge engineering and unparalleled attention to detail. With just 28 examples available, demand is sure to be high.
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