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Safari King

2005 Ford GT

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2005 Ford GT — Safari King

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The Safari King transforms the 2005 Ford GT into a rugged, WRC-inspired rally machine designed to conquer the brutal demands of the East African Safari Rally. Its massively widened fiberglass fenders extend 240mm each side, wrapping around triple-layer debris guards and integrated mud flaps, while a raised 320mm long-travel suspension ensures clearance over rocks and ruts. The aggressive aluminum hood with snorkel intake and LED arrays feeds dust-resistant filters, paired with roof vents that evacuate hot air, preserving power under punishing conditions.

Underneath, the supercharged LS7 V8 is re-tuned for low-end torque and durability, complemented by FIA-grade heat shielding and upgraded intercooling. The stance is planted on Enkei forged wheels wrapped in 265/75-R18 Michelin cross-country tires, marrying American muscle with rally endurance. Finishing touches like the extended rear wing with mesh endplates, rally light pods, and external fuel ports amplify both function and rally heritage, making the Safari King a brutalist icon of mid-2000s hypercar rally conversions.

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Platform

2005 Ford GT

Powertrain concept

Supercharged LS7 V8 retuned for increased low-end torque
Upgraded intercooling system for sustained heat management
FIA-grade heat shielding for engine bay durability

Aero package

Extended rear wing with wire mesh endplates
Rally light pods mounted on wing endplates
Molded hood vents channeling hot air to roof intakes
Integrated front and rear mud flaps

Chassis & stance

2005 Ford GT

Wheels & tires

Enkei RS05RR forged wheels, 18x8.5 front, 18x11 rear
Michelin cross-country rally tires sized 265/75-R18

Fabrication notes

Lightweight molded fiberglass widebody panels with bolt-on fitment
Custom aluminum hood with integrated snorkel and vents
Reinforced suspension mounting points for long-travel rally shocks
Bespoke rear hatch reinforcement for spare tire and fuel access

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2005 Ford GT Safari King Collectible Poster

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