Ford GT40

&nbsp for the modern GT see Ford GT

Ford GT40 was the winner of Le Mans 24 Hour race 4 times in a row, it is named for the GT(Grand Tourer) and 40 (40 inches high) the new Ford GT can not be named this because it is now taller than 40 inches. The whole process was a experimental thing building the GT40.

Ford GT40 MK1
This car was powered by a V8 and several different gearboxes were put in to the GT40 it went on to win 12 Hours of Sebring.

Ford GT40 MK 2
It used the same 7.0L engine from a Ford Galaxie but annoying for Ford a problem with the Transaxles made the end of the road for the GT40 Mk 2's racing career.

Ford GT40 MK 3
The road car version of the GT40 with only 7 built.

Ford GT40 J-Car
a lighter more areodynamic version was the fastest at the Le Mans trials that year.

Ford GT40 MK 4
This is the restyled winner of the 1967 Le Mans.