Someone bought a brand-new Ford GT engine complete with its gearbox for a total of U.S. $105,000. The auction lot included a glass cage for the drivetrain and a cart for hauling it around, suggesting that it may have been conceived as a museum exhibit.
The components were manufactured for the first-generation Ford GT made in 2005–2006. The 5.4-liter V8 is supercharged to deliver 558 PS (550 hp / 410 kW). The auction lot had everything included – the complete engine, the supercharger with all the belts connected, the six-speed manual gearbox and the clutch. The seller assumed that whoever buys the parts will want to either utilize them in a custom project or as a home decoration.
One-hundred-five grand buys you a brand-new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray in the States, which combines a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 with an electric motor for over 650 PS (641 hp / 478 kW). For the amount specified, you can preload it with numerous options and extended manufacturer’s warranty.