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. Around 100 cars have been ...

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...

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.

About the 1966 Ford GT40 MKI. The Ford GT40 was the car that brought Le Mans to America’s consciousness…and victory in the French classic to Dearborn. With a performance image the aim, Henry Ford II approached Ferrari in early 1963.

The 1966-1967 Ford GT40 Mark II-B is powered by an eight-cylinder 90 degree vee pushrod engine with a 90 inch wheelbase and weight of 2,398 pounds.

The Ford GT40 is an American high-performance endurance racing car with the Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III model cars being based upon the British Lola Mk6, and were designed and built in England, while the GT40 Mk IV model was designed and built in the United States.

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...

New Zealander Bruce McLaren was the initial test track driver as the car was put through its paces. Early issues with the car were apparent as the Ford Motor Company team tried to accomplish in 10 months what Ferrari had perfected over decades.

Mar 13, 2018 · Ford decided to win Le Mans the hard way, and in 1963, the GT (Grand Touring) 40 (inches tall) was born. Built by British chassis constructor Lola, the original Mark Is had 4.2L V-8s. Three GT40s...

Apr 15, 2024 · That’s right, the GT40 was born in April of 1964 out of Henry Ford II’s desire to compete at the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race and subsequently fuelled by a his bitter rivalry with Enzo Ferrari. But why the beef? Well, believe it …