The purpose of the X1 was to provide Ford with further information on the potential of the 427, provide a basis for the J Car and act as a test mule for various engines and transmissions.

Sep 12, 2018 · No one could have predicted the 1-2-3 photo finish for Ford, but before the team made it to Le Mans the GT40 was broken in around American tracks. Earlier in 1966 a GT40 X-1 roadster, which had been converted to MkII spec, was …

The Ford GT40 is a high-performance mid-engined racing car originally designed and built for and by the Ford Motor Company to compete in 1960s European endurance racing. Its specific impetus was to best Scuderia Ferrari, which had won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race for six years running from 1960 to 1965.

Dec 8, 2016 · The oversized, reinforced rear spoiler was needed to counter turbulence created by the open cockpit. McLaren’s goal was to shave a significant amount of weight out of the GT40 coupe, and while the roadster was lighter, even Chris Amon couldn’t win Group 7 races in the car, then called the Ford X-1.

Sep 17, 2008 · The cars you are talking about XGT-1 (Yellow with Black stripes), XGT-2 (Silver with a matt Black bonnet) and XGT-3 (Red with white stripes) are all the Alan Mann MKII that he built at Shelbys facilities in 1966. XGT-3 was used as a spare and never raced although being present at the 1966 Le Mans.

1965 Ford GT40 X1 specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures, updated August 2024.

Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby won the 12 Hours of Sebring on March 26, 1966. The pair shared driving duties in the #1 Ford GT40 X1. Miles and Ruby had won the 24 Hours of Daytona in February, and Miles took second, with co-driver Denny …

Jan 10, 2018 · Now what makes the X1 so unusual is that it had a second life so to speak, a very short second life, actually a one race second life but it won, dammit, it won. It was rebodied with a shorter nose for Sebring in ’66, painted red (maybe to irk Ferrari) and won the 12 hour race.

1965 Ford GT40 technical specifications and data. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1965 Ford GT40. CO2, emission...

This is the ultimate guide to the Ford GT40. We'll explore its origins in the fiery feud between Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, tracing its development from ambitious concept to Le Mans champion.