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Ford GT40

Family Ford GT40 / GT

Ford GT40
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1964–1969
BodyCoupé
LayoutMid engine
DesignerRon Bradshaw
Built105 made
ErasThe 1960s

Built so a racing version could compete (homologation)

Why it is in the archive: Racing car with road versions (Mk III).

Photos

Ford GT40
Photo: Sicnag / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ford GT40
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

Base
Engine255 CID (4181 cc) V-8
InductionNaturally aspirated
GearboxMk1 & Mk3: 5-speed manual
Weight816 kg
Length4,064 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,029 mm
Wheelbase2,413 mm

Came after

Ford GT (2005)Ford GT (2005)Ford · 2004–2006

Racing

YearRaceResultDrivers
196624 Hours of Le MansOverall win (Mk II)
196724 Hours of Le MansOverall win (Mk IV)
196824 Hours of Le MansOverall win (Mk I)
196924 Hours of Le MansOverall win (Mk I)

Also in this era

Alpine A110 (original)Alpine · 1961–1977Jaguar E-TypeJaguar E-TypeJaguar · 1961–1974Ferrari 250 GTOFerrari 250 GTOFerrari · 1962–1964AC CobraAC CobraAC Cars · 1962–1967Lotus ElanLotus ElanLotus · 1962–1975MGBMGBMG · 1962–1980

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: Ford GT40 — accessed 2026-10-30
  2. Wikipedia: List of 24 Hours of Le Mans winners — accessed 2026-10-30