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GT 40 MkI Specifications

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The Ford GT 40
 MkI LeMans (289 cid)

1965
Specifications  
 
Engine
Type 90 degree V-8,iron block, water cooled
Head Cast iron, removable
Valves Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated
Max BHP 390 @ 7,000 rpm
Max Torque 325 lbs-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Bore 4.05" (101.6 mm)
Stroke 2.87" (72.9 MM)
Displacement 289cid, (4736 cc)
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Lubrication wet sump
Induction system 2 Weber 48 IDA 2 barrel carbs
Exhaust system Standard, dual exhaust
Electrical system 12-volt distributor system
Chassis
Frame semi-monocoque uni-body with square tube stiffening, steel 
Body Fiberglass
Front and rear suspension
Independent, double wishbones with coil over shocks, anti-roll bar
Double trailing arms, transverse top link & lower wishbone with coil over shocks, anti-roll bar
Tire type
Tire Size
Front 6.70 x 15"
Rear 8.20 x 15"
Wheels Magnesium alloy rims, front 15.0x6.0", rear 15.0x9.0"

 

Weights and Measures
Wheelbase 95.0" (2413 mm)
Front track 54" (1371 mm)
Rear track 54" (1371 mm)
Overall height 40.5" (1028 mm)
Overall width 70.0" (1778 mm)
Overall length 165" (4191 mm)
Crankcase 10 quart
Cooling system 20 quart
Gas tank 37 gallons (31 imperial gallons)
Weight Distribution
Curb weight
Curb 1,835 lbs. (832 kg.)
Clutch
Type Borg & Beck 3 dry disc
Diameter
Actuation Mechanical
Transmission
Type ZF Synchromesh Transaxle Five speed
Ratios
First 2.42:1
Second 1.49:1
Third 1.09:1
Fourth 0.96:1
Fifth 0.85:1
Brakes
Front 11.5" Girling discs
Rear 11.5" Girling discs
Steering rack and pinion

 

Differential
Ratios 3.09:1
Drive axles - type Enclosed, semi-floating
Steering
Type rack and pinion 
Turns, lock to lock
Turning circle
Performance
5th gear 197 mph @ 7,000 rpm
4th gear 175 mph 
3rd gear  153 mph @ 7,000 rpm
2nd gear 114 mph @ 7,000 rpm
1st gear 69 mph @ 7,000 rpm
0-30
0-40
0-50
0-60 
0-70
0-80
0-100
Quarter mile
 
 
The Ford GT 40 information was collected from many sources, all resources are listed on the books and publications.

This page designed and written by Dennis Begley for Donabee Web Productions.
All Rights Reserved, 2002
Last updated Tuesday, February 12, 2002

 

 





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