MK1-MK2 History
1st Place Le Mans 1966 - Ford GT40 Mk2, C. Amon, B. McLaren.
1964 the first GT40 prototype was completed
Early Mk1's used the 289 c.i. , 4.7 Ltr engine, 48 IDA Webber carbs, ZF transaxle 5-DS-25/11 5-speed plus reverse with synchromesh
The Mk2 used a 427 c.i. ,7 Ltr engine which produced 485 BHP at 6,200 RPM and 475 Ibs.ft of torque at 4,000 RPM
Ford produced a GT40 MK3 to comply for road use.
The MK3 cars differed from the Mk1's by using two pairs of round front headlamps. Gone were the oblong headlamps used on the Mk1's & Mk2' racecars.
A longer rear body was used to accommodate a luggage box of six square feet.
The interior was functional using adjustable seats and a, center floor mounted gear-lever.
Ford added sound and heat insulation, also moving the water pipes.
Softer springs and shockers, and a 289 c.i. ,4.7 ltr engine with a single Holley Four- choke carburetor which was deemed easier to tune than the four 48 IDA Webber carburetors. This engine produced 306 BHP.
