Der Ford GT40 gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 7.0L Ford FE V8 / 4.7L V8 und einer Leistung von 485 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

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Wichtige Höhepunkte

• Stood only 40 inches high at the roof
• 1-2-3 finish at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966
• Ended Ferrari's international sports car domination

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Ford GT40 (1964 - 1969) represents a watershed moment for Ford and the automotive industry. Engineered in United States during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 7.0L Ford FE V8 / 4.7L V8 paired with a ZF 5-speed manual allowed it to reach 341 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (4.1s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.