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  Ford GT40  (1966 - 1969)

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Although primarily known as a 4 time Le Mans winning race car, the road going version of the GT40 could well lay claim to being the world first supercar.

Ford created the GT40 for racing in a bid to outdo Ferrari after the Italian's had famously rejected their attempt to buy them in the early 60's. GT racing regulations meant that 100 GT40s had to be produced. Of these 100 racers, 31 were 'adapted' for use on the road with Ford later adding a handful of Mark III's made specifically for the road (these can be distinguished by their four headlamps).

The GT40 has become one of the most collectable classics ever, with examples fetching well into six figures and spawning a still thriving replica industry.


Links
www.fordvehicles.com
Ford official site
www.ford.co.uk
Ford UK official site
www.gt40enthusiastsclub.com
GT40 Enthusiasts Club
 
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Specification
Metric   Imperial

Body Coupe
2 Door, 2 Seat
Layout Mid Engine,
Rear Drive
Gearbox 5 Speed Manual


Top Speed
164 mph 
0 - 30 mph
 
0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec 
0 - 100 mph
11.8 sec 
0 - 124 mph
 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
 
Standing qtr Mile
12.4sec @???mph 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Lateral Accn  
Fuel Cons
 
Emissions  


New Price (UK) £n/a
Used Price (UK) £130000 - £230000

Cylinders V8  
Capacity
288 in3 
Max Power
306 bhp @6000rpm 
Max Torque
330 lb/ft @4500rpm 
Power to Weight
288 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
310 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 65 bhp/litre 
Compression 10.5:1 
Bore x Stroke
 
Length
168.9 in 
Width
70.1 in 
Height
40.5 in 
Weight
2381 lbs 
Drag Cd  
Wheels (F/R)
 
Tyres (F/R)
 
Fuel Capacity
35 gal 
Fuel Type (UK) 4 Star Leaded 

Ratings
Category Rating 1 Money No Object 2 Costed Rating 3 Bargain Rating 4
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Rivals
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Lamborghini Miura P400

(1966 - 1969)