The
Ford GT 40
MK IV (427 cid) |
| Specifications |
| Engine |
| Type |
90 degree V-8,iron block, water cooled |
| Head |
Cast iron, removable |
| Valves |
Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated |
| Max BHP |
375 @ 5,000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
470 lbs-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore |
4.24" (107.5 mm) |
| Stroke |
3.78" (96.1 MM) |
| Displacement |
427cid, (6997 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Lubrication |
dry sump |
| Induction system |
2 Holley 4 barrel carbs |
| Exhaust system |
Standard, dual exhaust |
| Electrical system |
12-volt distributor system |
| Chassis |
| Frame |
semi-monocoque uni-body aluminum
honeycomb 1/2 or 1" thick (12.7 or 25.4 mm) |
| 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 |
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| Tire type |
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| Tire Size |
| Front |
8 x 15" |
| Rear |
12 x 15" |
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| Wheels |
Magnesium alloy rims, front 15.0x8.0", rear
15.0x12.0" |
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| Weights and Measures |
| Wheelbase |
95.0" (2413 mm) |
| Front track |
55" (1397 mm) |
| Rear track |
55" (1397 mm) |
| Overall height |
38.5" (978 mm) |
| Overall width |
70.5" (1791 mm) |
| Overall length |
147" (4343 mm) |
| Crankcase |
10 quart |
| Cooling system |
20 quart |
| Gas tank |
41 gallons (34 imperial gallons) |
| Weight Distribution |
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| Curb weight |
| Curb |
2,205 lbs. (1000 kg.) |
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| Clutch |
| Type |
Long 2 dry disc |
| Diameter |
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| Actuation |
Mechanical |
| Transmission |
| Type |
Ford T44 4-speed synchromesh transaxle |
| Ratios |
| First |
2.22:1 |
| Second |
1.43:1 |
| Third |
1.19:1 |
| Fourth |
1.00:1 |
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| Brakes |
| Front |
11.5" Ford vented disc |
| Rear |
11.5" Ford vented disc |
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| Steering |
rack and pinion |
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| Differential |
| Ratios |
LeMans 2.77/ Standard/3.09:1 |
| Drive axles - type |
Enclosed, semi-floating |
| Steering |
| Type |
rack and pinion |
| Turns, lock to lock |
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| Turning circle |
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| Performance |
| 4th gear |
220 mph @ 6,200 rpm |
| 3rd gear |
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| 2nd gear |
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| 1st gear |
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| 0-30 |
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| 0-40 |
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| 0-50 |
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| 0-60 |
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| 0-70 |
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| 0-80 |
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| 0-100 |
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| Quarter mile |
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| The Ford GT 40 information was collected from many
sources,
all resources are listed on the books and publications. |
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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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