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1966 Ford GT40 Mark III Specs

7 October 2008 14:56:42

General Specifications
Built at:	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Price:	$18 500 USD
Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications:	Water Cooled, 90 Degree V8 w/Dry Sump
Position:	Mid Longitudinal
Aspiration:	Pushrod Operated OHV
Valvetrain:	OHV
Fuel feed:	Holley 4-Barrel 715CFM Carburettor
Displacement:	4736 cc / 289.0 cu in
Bore:	101.6 mm / 4.0 in
Stroke:	72.9 mm / 2.87 in
Compression:	10.5:1
Power:	228.2 kw / 306.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Specific output:	64.61 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight:	293.38 bhp per tonne
Torque:	446.0 nm / 329.0 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
Redline:	6200
Chassis & body
Body/Frame:	Fibreglass Body over Sheet-Steel Semi-Monocoque w/Square Tube Stiffening
Driven wheels:	Mid Engine / RWD
Front tires:	Goodyear 5.00x15
Rear tires:	Goodyear 7.00x15
Front brakes:	Girling Solid Discs
Front brake size:	292 mm / 11.5 in
Rear brakes:	Girling Solid Discs
Rear brake size:	284 mm / 11.2 in
Front wheels:	F 38.1 x 16.5 cm / 15 x 6.5 in
Rear wheels:	R 38.1 x 20.3 cm / 15 x 8 in
Steering:	Rack & Pinion
Front suspension:	Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear suspension:	Transverse Top Link w/Lower Wishbone, Trailing Arms, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar
Drivetrain
Transmission:	ZF 5DS-25 5-Speed Manual
Gear ratios:	2.42:1, 1.47:1, 1.09:1, 0.96:1, 0.85:1
Final drive:	4.22:1
Car dimensions
Weight:	1043 kg / 2299 lbs
Wheelbase:	2423 mm / 95.4 in
Front track:	1353 mm / 54 in
Rear track:	1372 mm / 54 in
Length:	4293 mm / 169.0 in
Width:	1778 mm / 70.0 in
Height:	1041 mm / 41.0 in
Speed performance
Car top speed:	257.5 kph / 160.0 mph
0 - 60 mph:	5.2 seconds
0 - 100 mph:	12.2 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile:	13.6 seconds

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1966 Ford GT40 Mark III Specs

General Specifications

Engine Specifications

Chassis & body

Drivetrain

Car dimensions

Speed performance

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