Ford GT40

470 hp | 645 NM | 1,200 kg

208.3 km/h | 1.22 g (transverse) | -0.84 g (longitudinal)

2:13,3

SHORT CHARACTERISTICS
The GT40 was Ford's answer to Ferrari's dominance of endurance racing in the 1960s. In 1966, this culminated in one-two-three wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring and, most notably, the legendary one-two-three triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was won four times in a row.

TEST CONDITIONS

• Weather: 15°, dry
• Car occupancy Persons: 2

Test values

• Lap time Pannonia Ring: 2:13.3 min
• Top speed: 208.3 km/h

DEVIATIONS FROM THE SERIES

• Air conditioning
• Hydraulically adjustable Öhlins suspension
• Ceramic coated exhaust system
• Two rear cameras

Technology

• Engine / Cylinder / Displacement: Petrol / V8 / 5,700 cc
• Rated power: 470 hp at 5,500 rpm
• Max. Torque: 645 Nm
• Engine type: Suction / Holley carburettor
• Drive / Gearbox: Rear / 6 speed Getrag manual
• Empty weight: 1.200 kg
• Power to weight ratio: 2.55 kg/hp
• Tyres: Avon CR6ZZ on 15" BRM rims

MILEAGE (FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS)

• Top speed: 300 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 4.5

Markos Statement

Besides all the high-tech cars, I am of course pleased when I have the opportunity to test an "old-school dream sports car". This extremely beautiful model is a GT40 Mk I Wide Body built by CAV, which (with the exception of the paintwork) is a largely authentic recreation of the winning model from 1968, the year the current owner was born, and is mainly used as a daily driver in addition to rare racing events. While the downsizing of many current sports cars has led to smaller displacements and turbos, this is an "earthy, genuine" 5.7l carburettor V8 engine that is extremely good on the throttle, but also requires intermediate throttle when downshifting due to the high drag torque! The manual 6-speed gearbox is short and crisp and the GT40 conveys a "Le Mans feeling", visually anyway. The adjustable Öhlins suspension suits the character of the GT40 very well and the traction can simply be described as "brutal". The GT40 tends to understeer, but due to the lack of ABS and other electronic aids, this is more a concession to safety than a criticism.