Ford GT40 04-06

Not many Americans realize the iconic nature of the original GT40 so when the new model was re-released many cars ended up over seas. The original car was built to win long distance races and defeat giants. From 66-69 the GT40 won the LeMans 24hour race four times in a row stopping Ferrari cold in its tracks of dominance as they had won the previous 6 LeMans. The MK1 chassis on the GT40 is still the only American made chassis to win the world famous race. So when ford decided to re-create this legend there was a lot of pressure on Ford to produce, and live up to the history. Placing a V8 in the car at 90 degree followed the center of gravity theory paved by the F40 but this V8 would have a 5.4 engine behind it producing 102bhp per liter. They used a naturally aspirated engine to reduce and turbo lag, creating a 550hp machine. A top speed of 205 and getting there was certainly quick enough, 0-60 in 3.3 and on to 100 in 7.8. The re-made GT40 is a lot bigger than the original and does not have the original iconic 40inch height hence the name but the styling was kept true in the most part. I feel the Ford management played it safe and probably smart by not releasing this car and entering it into any race series directly from Ford. Some owners and race teams have raced the GT in a couple races but as long as Ford are not directly linked or own the cars I think they have escaped competing with the 4 times LeMans history. A power house of a car brought back more in respect of the original than to improve or even compete with the authentic 40 inch tall Detroit racer.