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Ford GT40
#11 • США • 1964 - 1969 • Автоспорт и ралли

Ford GT40

Four-Time Consecutive Le Mans Victor

Ford GT40 по праву считается ключевой вехой в мировой истории автомобилестроения. Оснащенный двигателем 7.0L Ford FE V8 / 4.7L V8 мощностью 485 HP, он навсегда остался легендой.

Технические характеристики

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Ключевые особенности

  • 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

История создания и культурное наследие

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.

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