The A-Z of Racing Cars


Ford GT 40



Tuner Gurney-Weslake
Country USA
Year 1969
Engine Ford Fairlane 289
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 101.600
Stroke 72.890
Capacity (cc) 4736
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Light alloy monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 140
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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