In the 1966 Le Mans, the GT40 Mk II car broke Ferrari's winning streak, making Ford the first American manufacturer to win a major European race since Jimmy Murphy's Duesenberg in …

Nov 15, 2019 · The star car of the film Ford v. Ferrari is the GT40 Mk II. Back in 1966, we did a deep dive into the car after it won Le Mans.

The Superformance GT40 MKII A quality re-creation of the original that beat Ferrari and finished in the top three positions during the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966. While developing the …

Apr 10, 2025 · In 1966, Henry Ford II’s dream of toppling Ferrari at Le Mans became reality, thanks to the Ford GT40 Mk II. This historic victory was the culmination of three relentless …

Ford GT40 Mk II (man. 4) , of 1966, version for North America racing/rallye U.S.: manufactured by Ford (USA) in United States ; 2-door coupe body type; RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4 …

1965 Ford GT40 specs, 0-60, lap times, performance data, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated April 2025.

Jun 17, 2016 · In January 1966, Shelby American’s California shop took delivery of a bare chassis identified as P/1046—the 47th GT40 from Ford Advanced Vehicles’ 87-car production run. The …

This engine, coupled with improved aerodynamics and enhanced reliability, transformed the GT40 into a true Le Mans contender. The Mk II's dominance at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, …

These new cars called Mark II’s were ready for the 1966 Le Mans in which fight were entered by three different private teams. The particularly brutal 1966 race (only 15 of the 55 starters …

The 1966-1967 Ford GT40 Mark II-B is powered by an eight-cylinder 90 degree vee pushrod engine with a 90 inch wheelbase and weight of 2,398 pounds.