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.

Nov 15, 2019 · Why did Ford campaign the big Mark II, rather than the lighter GT40 with the 289 engine or the more advanced "J" car? Why a slow-turning 7-liter engine instead of a lighter, high-output unit...

而事实证明这款强劲的跑车确实做到了福特gt在勒芒24小时耐力赛中击败了世界上最优秀的赛车，包揽了勒芒24小时耐力赛的前三名。gt40以车高40英寸而得名，于1966年至1969年连续包揽法国勒芒耐力赛冠军，着实为福特争足了面子。

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.

Dec 9, 2022 · The 2023 Ford GT Mk IV is the final special edition of Ford's halo car, and just 67 of these track-only models will be built, all by hand. Only approved clients will be allowed to hand over the...

The Mk II Ford GT40 emerged as a refined and formidable force on the racing scene, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. This iteration saw significant changes, most notably the introduction of the massive 7.0-liter (427 cubic inch) V8 engine, a powerhouse that unleashed brutal horsepower and torque.

This 1967 Ford GT40 is one of 12 J-car chassis constructed by Kar Kraft in Detroit and is among two that were adapted for Group 7 competition with spyder bodywork after FIA prototype rule changes precluded Ford’s use of the Mark IV in international racing. Referred to as the G7A, chassis J-10 was sold as part of a two-car package in early ...

Known as the Mark III, it was still based on the same steel monocoque chassis as the successful racer. This was filled with foam where possible for sound deadening and added safety. The sill-mounted rubber bag tanks were replaced by stronger but smaller aluminium tanks.

Offered in its original color of Azure Blue without racing stripes, featuring Halibrand wheels and still displaying a remarkably low mileage of just under 3,200 miles, this GT40 Mk I is a heart-stopping example of the exhilarating American sports car that captivated the world.

For the 1967 Le Mans 24-hour race, Ford – anxious to repeat its sensational 1-2-3 victory of 1966 – entered a six-car team. There were two Mk II-B GT40s – this car, which ran as No. 57, painted light blue, and No. 1047, which was painted gold and ran as No. 5 – and four of the new lighter and more aerodynamic Mk IV “J-cars” with ...