1966
Ford GT40

The GT40 was built with one purpose: to defeat Ferrari at Le Mans. Ford achieved this spectacularly in 1966 with a 1-2-3 finish, and the GT40 went on to win Le Mans four consecutive times from 1966–1969.

Race Car (Road Legal)

Shared Parts

Technical Specifications

Engine4.7L Ford V8 (289 cu in, road) / 7.0L V8 (427, race)
Displacement4,727 cc / 6,997 cc
Horsepower335 hp (road) / 485 hp (race)
Torque400 Nm (road)
Transmission5-Speed ZF Transaxle
DrivetrainRWD (mid-engine)
Fuel TypeGasoline (race)
Fuel EconomyN/A (race vehicle)
0–60 mph5.3 sec
Top Speed335 km/h
Length4,064 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,016 mm
Wheelbase2,413 mm
Curb Weight1,031 kg
MSRP Range$18,500 (1966 road version)

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