2018年11月8日 · After disappointing performances in 1964 and 1965, Ford’s GT40 coupes dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1966-’69. The automaker experimented with GT40 roadsters, too, building five prototypes for endurance racing before abandoning the project.

The Mk I was the original Ford GT40. Early prototypes were powered by 255 cu in (4.2 L) alloy V8 engines [19] and production models were powered by 289 cu in (4.7 L) engines as used in the Ford Mustang. Five prototype models were built with roadster bodywork, including the …

2024年8月14日 · The GT40 Lightweight was designed to meet new competition rules that reduced the allowable engine size following the model’s 1966 Le Mans win. It features lighter bodywork and brakes plus a 440 hp 289 cubic-inch V8-based Gurney Weslake engine.

The 1969 GT40 pictured here is one of 10 factory competition lightweight cars built, alongside the famous Gulf Team cars. This example retains its original body, chassis, engine, and transaxle, and has been restored to its original specification.

The Ford GT40, born from rivalry and forged in the fires of competition, remains a timeless testament to the spirit of racing and the pursuit of victory. Ford GT40 Basics. ... Lot # 117 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype, Body by ; S/N GT/111; Linden Green/Dark Blue cloth; Estimate $3,401,280 - $4,109,880; Competition restoration, 2 condition ...

2018年9月23日 · Once Urciuoli, a resident of Casey Key, Florida, acquired it, he took the time to have the GT40 properly restored to 1969 race specifications. This included the reinstallation of the 5.0L (that thunders out 450hp and 400-lbs.ft. of torque), running gear and cosmetics.

1965 - 1969 Ford GT40: 407-shot gallery, full history and specifications

In the mid-section lay an all-aluminum 4.2-liter V8 engine. The gearbox was a 4-speed Colotti unit; the suspension was double-wishbone. Excellent stopping power was provided by the 11.5-inch disc brakes on all four wheels. In April 1964 the GT40 was displayed to the public at …

2019年6月11日 · The GT40 roadster inspired the GTX-1 version of the ’05-’06 Ford GT, a conversion done by a private firm in Wisconsin on privately-owned GT40s, but done to a Ford engineer’s design. If Ford does another take-off on the GT40, let’s hope this time they make an open version as well as a coupe so they can be assured the program will be ...

2024年12月7日 · Discover the story of the Ford GT40 Roadster—a rare open-top Le Mans contender. Only five built, with two surviving, now worth millions.