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GT 40 (1965) |
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| Engine |
4.7 l / V8 |
| Power |
390 hp |
| Torque |
325 lb-ft / 441 Nm @5000 |
| 0-100mph |
9.0 |
| Top Speed |
197 mph / 317 kph |
| Weight |
1834 lb / 832 kg |
| Price |
n/a |
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| The Ford GT-40 was
designed by Ford to be an endurance racer to beat the European car
builders in the 1960's. During the early 1960's endurance races such as
the Le Mans 24 Hour in France were dominated by the European
manufacturers, particularly Ferrari. Ford had made a bid to buy Ferrari
and at a late stage Ferrari pulled out of negotiations. To this end Ford
decided to show Ferrari that they could built competitive race cars and
out of spite built the outrageous GT40. |
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