A Man and a Machine — A Tribute to Claude Lelouch

A Man and a Machine — A Tribute to Claude Lelouch

A man and a machine: a Shelby GT40 tearing through open roads in a cinematic homage to Claude Lelouch.

In the spirit of the film A Man and a Woman (1966), this short film blends the raw rumble of the GT40 with brief echoes of the film’s dialogue—where movement becomes memory and speed becomes narrative.

About the Hero Car

An icon with a mid-mounted V8 engine, recognizable by its 40-inch roofline (hence “GT40”), it features a steel monocoque chassis, independent double wishbone suspension, and four disc brakes.

Engines: Ford 4.7L V8 (289 ci) or Ford 7.0L V8 (427 ci)
Power: Approximately 400 to over 500 hp depending on the version
Transmissions: ZF 5-speed or Kar-Kraft 4-speed
Weight: Approximately 1,000 to 1,200 kg
Top speed: Over 320 km/h on the Mulsanne Straight

The GT40 made history by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four consecutive years, from 1966 to 1969.