In the 1966 Le Mans, the GT40 Mk II car broke Ferrari's winning streak, making Ford the first American manufacturer to win a major European race since Jimmy Murphy's Duesenberg in the 1921 French Grand Prix.

Nov 15, 2019 · The star car of the film Ford v. Ferrari is the GT40 Mk II. Back in 1966, we did a deep dive into the car after it won Le Mans.

The Superformance GT40 MKII A quality re-creation of the original that beat Ferrari and finished in the top three positions during the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966. While developing the exhilarating GT40 continuation, engineers went to great lengths to ensure authenticity.

1965 Ford GT40 specs, 0-60, lap times, performance data, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated April 2025.

Jun 17, 2016 · In January 1966, Shelby American’s California shop took delivery of a bare chassis identified as P/1046—the 47th GT40 from Ford Advanced Vehicles’ 87-car production run. The Shelby crew completed...

After development with the 4.7 liter engine and the T-44 gearbox, they perfected the GT40 and the new Ford team now headed by John Wyer. These new cars called Mark II’s were ready for the 1966 Le Mans in which fight were entered by three different private teams.

Nov 10, 2019 · In a video produced by Motorius (embedded above), watch a brief look back at the history behind the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk. II, particularly Chassis P/1046, and its journey after its historic win at...

Jan 31, 2021 · Ford first decided to shoehorn a seven-litre engine into the GT40 during early 1965; it was thought a big block motor might be the best way to go for high speed tracks like Daytona, Sebring and Le Mans. Two prototypes were thus equipped (chassis GT 106 and GT 107) and the GT40 Mk2 was born.

Apr 10, 2025 · The Ford GT40 Mk II features significant bodywork enhancements over its predecessor, the Mk I, aimed at optimizing aerodynamics, weight reduction, and cooling efficiency. Only the midsection retains the Mk I design, …

They gained up to 79 horsepower as Shelby America engineer Phil Remington rearranged ducting to change airflow. The changes continued as lighter weight fiberglass replaced heavier aluminum and steel, and wider magnesium wheels replaced the wire spoke version along with a hundred other modifications.