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 …

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 …

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 …

1966 Ford GT40 Mk II: 201-shot gallery, full history and specifications

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …