Ford Gt 1966, Ford Gt40 Wikipedia

In order to achieve this goal ford advanced vehicles has be formed with the task of creating a cutting edge gt car a highly aerodynamic mid engine coupe built around the 1963 indianapolis 42 liter engine.

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Own a ford gt mk ii and own a piece of history. The 1966 ford gt40 measures 7000 inches in width the 1966 ford gt40 measures 16300 inches in length and has a wheelbase of 9500 inches. Ford gt40 mk ii front.

Vehicles with similar dimensions 2008 shelby commemorative gt40. One of three ford gt40s to have crossed the finish line at the 1966 le mans 24hr race is coming up for sale. The ford gt40 history starts after ford failed to acquire ferrari when angered henry ford ii stated that he wanted to win le mans in 1966.

And the price as you would expect for something which oozes. The 1966 24 hours of le mans was the 34th grand prix of endurance and took place on 18 and 19 june 1966. This limited edition supercar starts at 12 million.

This car took second place overall all three top finishers were ford gt40s in the 1966 24 hours of le mansthe 1 car was driven by ken miles and denny hulme and together with the 2 car driven by bruce mclarenchris amon 1st overall and 5 car driven by bucknumhutcherson 3rd overall gave ford its first victory in a 24 hour race. In a video produced by motorius embedded above watch a brief look back at the history behind the 1966 ford gt40 mkii particularly chassis p1046 and its journey after its historic win at the. Well this is a bit special.

Bookmark our direct channel link. Upgraded engine making mk ii the most powerful ford gt. Originally candy apple red with black interior.