Ford GT40
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Ford GT40 Mk I | Ford GT40 Mk II | Ford GT40 Mk IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8 | 7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8 | 7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8 |
| Power | Up to 283.37 kW | 361.66 kW | At least 372.85 kW |
| Transmission | Manual · 5 speeds | Manual · 4 speeds | Manual · 4 speeds |
| Production period | 1964-1968 | 1966-1967 | 1967-1967 |
Generations and variants
Ford GT40
Ford GT40 Mk I
1964-1968- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 4.7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- Up to 283.37 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Manual· 5 speeds
Ford GT40 Mk II
1966-1967- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- 361.66 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Manual· 4 speeds
Ford GT40 Mk IV
1967-1967- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 7 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- At least 372.85 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 4 speeds
Facts
The GT40 and its developments won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years in a row, in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969.
Ford's 1966 Le Mans report recorded the winning car's average speed at about 125 mph.
Ford GT40 Mk IIs finished first, second and third at Le Mans in 1966, giving Ford its first victory in the race.
At the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, four Ford Mk IIs qualified ahead of their principal rivals.
One of the GT40 project's central objectives was to build a machine capable of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ford formally launched its GT program on June 12, 1963, with the goal of creating a car for the major endurance races.
In the near-simultaneous 1966 finish, McLaren and Amon's car was declared the winner because it had started farther back and therefore covered the greater distance.
