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GT 40 MkII Specifications

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The Ford GT 40
 MK II (427 cid)

Specifications
Engine
Type 90 degree V-8,iron block, water cooled
Head Cast iron, removable
Valves Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated
Max BHP 485 @ 6,200 rpm
Max Torque 475 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 1 Holley 4 barrel carb 780 cfm
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 57" (1448 mm)
Rear track 56" (1422 mm)
Overall height 40.5" (1028 mm)
Overall width 70.0" (1778 mm)
Overall length 163" (4140 mm)
Crankcase 10 quart
Cooling system 20 quart
Gas tank 42 gallons (35 imperial gallons)
Weight Distribution
Curb weight
Curb 2,505 lbs. (1136 kg.)
Clutch
Type Long 2 dry disc
Diameter
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
Brakes
Front 11.5" Girling discs
Rear 11.5" Girling discs
Steering rack and pinion

 

Differential
Ratios LeMans 2.77/ Standard/3.09:1
Drive axles - type Enclosed, semi-floating
Steering
Type rack and pinion 
Turns, lock to lock
Turning circle
Performance
4th gear 205 mph @ 6,200 rpm
3rd gear 170 mph @ 6,200 rpm
2nd gear 140 mph @ 6,200 rpm
1st gear 89 mph @ 6,200 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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