Ford GT: Ford's centenary celebration - 98 years to wait for the next one then
Some may consider the retro GT40 copycat styling a bit twee, but the Ford GT's performance is beyond question. With this car, Ford's engineers proved that they are the equal of any in the world. The GT is seriously fast, hitting 100mph from rest in 8.8 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 210mph.
Its 5.4-litre supercharged V8 is properly Yank muscle car in character, as it should be, and its 550bhp and 500lb ft are delivered in a seamless surge. But most impressive of all is its easy, tractable and friendly nature. Anyone could hop in this car and feel comfortable and at home in seconds. Clarkson didn't get on with his, but we suspect others will just fine.