The history of the gt40

The history of the gt40

Facts • The Ford GT40 was made in the 1960’s and was unable finish at nurburgring or 24 hours Le Mans in 1964-1965, but even though it didn’t finish Ford still saw potential in it and made the MKII in 1966 which placed first, second, and third in 24 hours Le Mans in 1966. • The GT40 shortly after winning Le Mans went racing all over the world, including two more Le Mans events in 1998 and 1999.

Important information • Manufacture's: Ford Advanced Vehicles, John Wyer Automotive Engineering, Kar Kraft, and Shelby American • Production:1964-1969 • Assembled in: Slough, UK (Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III) Detroit, Michigan, USA (Mk IV)

Body and chassis • Class: Group 4 Sports Car Group 6 Sports Prototype • Body style: Coupe Roadster

Powertrain Engine 4181 cc (255 CID) V-8 4737 cc (289 CID) V-8 6997 cc (427 CID) V-8 4942 cc (302 CID) V-8 Transmission 4-speed manual Dimensions Wheelbase 95 in (2,413 mm)[2] Length 160 in (4,064 mm) Width 70 in (1,778 mm) Height 40.5 in (1,029 mm) Curb weight 2,002 lb (908 kg)

Mk I & X-1 Roadster Mk II------------- Mk III------------ J-car------------------- Mk IV----------------- Continuation Models, Replicas & Modernizations

The history of the gt40

The history of the gt40

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