The Mk IV newer design, with a Mk II engine but a different chassis and a different body, won the following year at Le Mans (when four Mark IVs, three Mark IIs, and three Mark Is raced). The high speeds achieved in that race caused a rule change, which already came into effect in 1968: the prototypes were limited to the capacity of 3.0 litres ...

Nov 15, 2019 · The star car of the film Ford v. Ferrari is the GT40 Mk II. Back in 1966, we did a deep dive into the car after it won Le Mans.

1966 Ford GT40 Mark II After an increasingly successful two year program, Ford and their partner Shelby American continued to campaign the GT40 in prototype endurance racing. The 1965 version of the GT40 proved itself capable and was primary opposition for Ferrari’s P2.

Weighing in 150 pounds lighter than an original MK II, this Superformance GT40 utilizes a traditional pressed steel roof and high quality fiberglass body panels for a sealed and noise-free construction.

Jun 17, 2016 · In the hands of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon, it qualified fourth in the 55-car field, two seconds behind the pole-winning GT40 driven by Dan Gurney and Jerry Grant. Before the race was half...

These new cars called Mark II’s were ready for the 1966 Le Mans in which fight were entered by three different private teams. The particularly brutal 1966 race (only 15 of the 55 starters finished) was won by three Mark II Ford’s who completed in a dramatic 1-2-3 finish.

Groovy looking GT-40, one of my favorite cars. Small, lightweight, mid-engine, big engine, what could be better. :) GT40 is one of the best sounding cars in the world, IMO.

Own a Ford GT MK II and own a piece of history: Upgraded engine making MK II the most powerful Ford GT. Beautifully unregulated and perfectly balanced, yet 300 pounds lighter. Only 45 available. This limited-edition supercar starts at $1.2 million.

Ford GT40 Mk II (man. 4) , of 1966, version for North America racing/rallye U.S.: manufactured by Ford (USA) in United States ; 2-door coupe body type; RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox

Jan 21, 2025 · After years of development, the GT40 Mk II triumphed, securing a 1-2-3 finish at the legendary 24-hour race. Key to its success was a durable 7.0-liter V8 engine, strategic teamwork, and engineering precision, propelling American automotive engineering to …