History Ford GT 40

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German version

Ford GT 40 (road/racing)
EngineV eight-cylinder (OHV)
Displacement4736 cm³
Bore * stroke101,6 * 72,9 mm
CrankshaftFive bearing
Mixture preparation4 dual carburetor
Torque448 Nm at 5500 rpm
Max. power246-309 kW (335-420 HP)
Rated speed6250-6900 rpm
PowertrainCenter engine with rear drive
TransmissionFive-speed
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionTrailing link/wishbone
BodySteel metal/semi-monocoque
a lot of add-on parts from reinforced glass fibre
Basic weight907 kg
Max. speedApprox. 260 km/h
Manufactured1964 - 1968

Movie

Since 1962, a race car compete with OHV engine against Ferrari's magnificent 12-cylinder with four overhead camshafts. The first appearance in 1965 ends in a fiasco. Ford has to plug in a bitter defeat. For next year will be used the full force of the second-largest automobile factory in the world and Ferrari defeated with the top three positions.
Instead of the above mentioned 4.7-liter engine is used one with 7-liter displacement and otherwise the cars are fully prepared. A feature is the bump in the roof, to create enough space for the helmet. But actually it's not the roof, but the door opens simultaneously a part of the roof. Not exactly ideal for the use of the road version in the rain ...