The Ford GT40 is a high-performance mid-engined racing car originally designed and built for and by the Ford Motor Company to compete in 1960s European endurance racing. Its specific impetus was to best Scuderia Ferrari, which had won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race for six years running from 1960 to 1965.

The Superformance GT40 MKII A quality re-creation of the original that beat Ferrari and finished in the top three positions during the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966. While developing the exhilarating GT40 continuation, engineers went to great lengths to ensure authenticity.

Nov 15, 2019 · Why did Ford campaign the big Mark II, rather than the lighter GT40 with the 289 engine or the more advanced "J" car? Why a slow-turning 7-liter engine instead of a lighter, high-output unit such...

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With just a 18-20 week delivery, the iconic look of the GT40 can be yours, in your choice of livery and options. Whether for street use, or on the track, driving the RCR40 is an experience never to be forgotten.

Jan 21, 2025 · In 1966, Henry Ford II’s dream of toppling Ferrari at Le Mans became reality, thanks to the Ford GT40 Mk II. This historic victory was the culmination of three relentless years of development, experimentation, and sheer determination.

Jul 16, 2024 · Superformance and Safir To Unveil Special GT40 During 60th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Grand Prix. Read more >

The Ford GT40 is an American high-performance endurance racing car with the Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III model cars being based upon the British Lola Mk6, and were designed and built in England, while the GT40 Mk IV model was designed and built in the United States.

Apr 29, 2006 · On hearing last Wednesday that three dealer demo Superformance GT40 MKII's were going to be at the Historic races at Road Atlanta this weekend, I jumped the first plane South. I spent two days at the track during which I had the pleasure to meet Lance Stander, owner of Superformance, and his wife Debra.

Oct 4, 2018 · A GT40 never again competed with Mercury on its sills. Just a month after Foyt and Gurney’s disappointing finish at Daytona, the pair—driving Ford’s new 427-cubic-inch V-8 powered GT40 Mk IV—dominated the ’67 Le Mans race, never trailing after the second hour.