The
Ford GT 40
MKIII (289 cid) |
| Specifications |
| Engine |
| Type |
90 degree V-8,iron block, water cooled |
| Head |
Cast iron, removable |
| Valves |
Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated |
| Max BHP |
306 @ 6,000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
329 lbs-ft @ 4,200 rpm |
| Bore |
4.05" (101.6 mm) |
| Stroke |
2.87" (72.9 MM) |
| Displacement |
289cid, (4736 cc) |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Lubrication |
wet sump |
| Induction system |
1 Holley 4-barrel |
| 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 |
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| Tire type |
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| Tire Size |
| Front |
6.70 x 15" |
| Rear |
8.20 x 15" |
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| Wheels |
Magnesium alloy rims, front 15.0x6.0", rear
15.0x9.0" |
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| Weights and Measures |
| Wheelbase |
95.5" (2426 mm) |
| Front track |
53.25" (1353 mm) |
| Rear track |
53.25" (1353 mm) |
| Overall height |
41" (1041 mm) |
| Overall width |
70.0" (1778 mm) |
| Overall length |
145" (4293 mm) |
| Crankcase |
10 quart |
| Cooling system |
20 quart |
| Gas tank |
28 gallons (23 imperial gallons) |
| Weight Distribution |
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| Curb weight |
| Curb |
2,200 lbs. (998 kg.) |
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| Clutch |
| Type |
Borg & Beck 2 dry disc |
| Diameter |
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| Actuation |
Mechanical |
| Transmission |
| Type |
ZF 5DS-25 Synchromesh Transaxle Five speed |
| Ratios |
| First |
2.42:1 |
| Second |
1.47:1 |
| Third |
1.09:1 |
| Fourth |
0.96:1 |
| Fifth |
0.85:1 |
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| Brakes |
| Front |
11.5" Girling discs |
| Rear |
11.2" Girling discs |
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| Steering |
rack and pinion |
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| Differential |
| Ratios |
4.33 / 3.33:1 |
| 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 |
| 5th gear |
160 mph |
| 4th gear |
142 mph |
| 3rd gear |
127 mph |
| 2nd gear |
93 mph |
| 1st gear |
56 mph |
| 0-30 |
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| 0-40 |
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| 0-50 |
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| 0-60 |
5.3 secs |
| 0-70 |
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| 0-80 |
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| 0-100 |
11.8 secs |
| 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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