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. Around 100 cars have been ...

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.

During the practice laps, the 427 set the lap record at 3:33, almost five seconds faster than the Ferraris! Ken Miles received his wish as he and Bruce McLaren teamed up to drive one of the GT40X cars. While the Ford had set the lap record, the race was an unmitigated disaster.

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The Ford GT40: An American Legend Forged in Rivalry. The Ford GT40 is more than just a car; it's an icon, a symbol of American ingenuity and determination. Its story is one of intense rivalry, crushing defeat, and ultimate triumph, forever intertwined with the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The Ferrari Feud and the Birth of a Legend

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6 days ago · The 1966 Ford GT40’s history is defined by its strategic design choices, technological innovations, and resilience, which led to its historic victory at Le Mans. Ford’s commitment to power, precision, and endurance reshaped American motorsport and engineering.

When the box office hit movie Ford v Ferrari came out, many Americans received their first look at one of the most treasured race cars in the country’s history, Ford’s GT40. Let’s take a look back at the origins and journey of this beloved vehicle.

With time and resources now fully available to the Le Mans Committee, the perfect partnership of Ford Engineering, and the racing acumen of Shelby and Holman & Moody, combined to fully develop the 427 GT40.

Dec 26, 2019 · Built to take on, and beat, Ferrari in endurance racing, the GT40 is one of the greatest ever Fords