Shelby GT40

Shelby GT40

Ford’s greatest motorsport investment.

Body
GT40 MKI: Faithful to the original Small Block-powered version. Available with Standard, Wide Body or Extra Wide Body bodywork.

GT40 MKII: A faithful recreation of the legendary Big Block model that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, distinguished by its distinctive upper air scoops.

Chassis
Steel monocoque chassis, faithfully reproducing the design of the original GT40.

Suspension
Independent four-wheel suspension with ventilated disc brakes front and rear.

Engine
Ford 289 Small Block V8 (MKI) or 427 FE Big Block V8 (MKII), depending on the chosen version.

Exterior & Interior
Full leather interior with Smiths-style gauges, riveted seats, and your choice of left- or right-hand drive.

Wheels & Tires
15-inch wire wheels built to original specifications.

Anecdote
During scrutineering for the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ford engineers are said to have lightly hammered certain body panels to gain the few millimeters needed to comply with the technical regulations.

In 1965, Henry Ford II entrusted Carroll Shelby with one mission: beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The result was historic—a legendary 1-2-3 finish in 1966, followed by four consecutive victories from 1966 to 1969.

To commemorate this remarkable achievement, Shelby American now builds a limited number of GT40 MKI and GT40 MKII Continuation models.

Faithful to the dimensions and spirit of the original, they retain the authentic cockpit layout, Smiths-style instruments and riveted seats. Each model is available in left- or right-hand drive and in a selection of iconic historic liveries.

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