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The New GT 40 Specifications
Author: New Ford GT 40 (more...)
Ford GT40 Concept
Ford GT40 Concept
Construction
Aluminum spaceframe, unstressed composite body
Dimensions
Length: 181.6 in (4613 mm)
Width: 76.8 in (1950 mm)
Height: 43.5 in (1106 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.7 in (2710 mm)
Track width, front: 64.4 in (1636 mm)
Track width, rear: 65.0 in (1650 mm)
Engine
5.4-liter, DOHC 32-valve, supercharged and intercooled MOD V-8
Aluminum block and heads
Horsepower: 500 @ 5250 rpm
Torque: 500 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Bore: 3.55 in (90.2 mm)
Stroke: 4.17 in (105.8 mm)
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower/liter: 88.9
Fuel requirement: 91 octane
Fuel capacity: 28.4 gallons
Transmission
RBT 6-speed transaxle
Ratios:
1st 2.86:1
2nd 2.06:1
3rd 1.47:1
4th 1.18:1
5th 0.958:1
6th 0.740:1
Reverse 2.86:1
Final drive ratio: 4.22:1, limited slip
Suspension
Front: Unequal-length control arm, push-rod/bell-crank system with longitudinal/horizontal
spring-dampers
Rear: Unequal-length control arm, push-rod/bell-crank system with longitudinal/horizontal
spring-dampers
Brakes
Alcon 6-piston monoblock calipers
Ceramic-based "Ceratec" friction material, 11.5 in2 (74 cm2) per pad
Cross-drilled VR4n discs, 15.0-in (380 mm) diameter, 1.5-in (32 mm) width; 48
curved-vane design for enhanced cooling, lightweight aluminum hats
Wheels and Tires
Front / Rear
Wheels: 18" x 8" / 19" x 10"
Tires: 245/45R18 / 285/45R19
Source: Ford Motor Company Press Release
Link to Ford's
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