What is the history of the Ford GT40?
The Ford GT40 is a high-performance endurance racing car commissioned by the Ford Motor Company. It grew out of the “Ford GT” (for Grand Touring) project, an effort to compete in European long-distance sports car races against Ferrari, which won every 24 Hours of Le Mans race from 1960 to 1965.
Who tested the GT40?
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.
Who made the original GT40 body?
Roy Lunn. Often referred to as the “Godfather of the GT40”, Roy’s accomplishments led to Ford’s domination of international sportscar racing in the mid-late-1960s. Ford’s GT40, Mark IIs and Mark IV, were designed, engineered and developed under Roy Lunn’s direction at Ford’s Skunk Works, Kar-Kraft.
When did the GT40 come out?
1964
The first two Ford GT40 prototypes were completed in Slough, England, in the spring of 1964, labeled as chassis GT/101 and GT/102.
Where is the original GT40 that Ken Miles Drive?
But if you want to see it for yourself, you’ll have to do what Adam Carolla did in the video below and visit The Shelby Heritage Center (called the Shelby Museum by many), which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How many original gt40s are left?
Of the five initial GT40 prototypes, only three remain today, and the other two are currently in the Shelby Heritage Center in Las Vegas. Race cars like this don’t come around very often.
How many original GT40s are left?
Who built GT40?
Roy Lunn’s
Often referred to as the “Godfather of the GT40”, Roy’s accomplishments led to Ford’s domination of international sportscar racing in the mid-late-1960s. Ford’s GT40, Mark IIs and Mark IV, were designed, engineered and developed under Roy Lunn’s direction at Ford’s Skunk Works, Kar-Kraft.
How much horsepower did Ken Miles GT40 have?
485 @
| CID – | 427 |
|---|---|
| Bore x Stroke – | 4.2346 x 3.784 |
| Connecting Rod Length – | 6.488 |
| Horsepower @ rpm – | 485 @ 6200-6400 |
| Torque @ rpm – | 474.5 @ 3200-3600 |
Where was the original GT40 built?
Slough, England
The first of the five GT40 Roadsters built and one of the original 12 prototype cars, this Roadster was built at the Ford Advanced Vehicles plant in Slough, England, and may also be the very first car to have been assembled there.