Ford was founded on technological innovation. One of the first American carmakers to successfully employ assembly lines, it has since charted many industry firsts. Through its partnership with Cosworth, the company supplied the motors that powered 176 Formula 1 Grand Prix wins. The unparalleled dominance of the GT40 at LeMans in the 1960s - still the only American car ever to win the overall title at the famed endurance race - is still talked about in racing circles around the world. And who can forget the contributions the blue oval made to the World Rally Championship over the last 34 years? All of this success and innovation comes at a price - a very large research and development budget.
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