making it a true representation of Ford’s engineering excellence from the era. Powered by a 427 NASCAR V8 engine and equipped with advanced cooling modifications, the GT40 Mk II was designed to ...

The engine was modified for the Ford GT40 MkII at Le Mans in 1966, by significantly reducing the engine's weight, and achieving 485 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 475 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm.

The legacy of the 427 extended beyond the track. The engine's design elements developed for this GT40 MK II program carried over into future Ford performance programs. Sometimes, an engine is so ...

the GT40 Mk II did just that, finishing 1-2-3 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, just as it had at Daytona and Sebring earlier in the year. Reaching the summit of the sport wasn’t enough for Ford and ...

In the cold light of day Ford ... the GT40 and by mid-September 1965 they had made enough changes to the body, suspension, fuel system and brakes that the new model, now designated the MkII ...

For the first time, Ford Motor Co. has unveiled a collection of historic, concept and other vehicles long under wraps as part of a new Heritage Fleet.