The New Ford GT40

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The new GT40

The new GT40
GT40 CONCEPT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction

Aluminum spaceframe, unstressed composite body

Dimensions

Length: 181.6 in (4613 mm)

Width: 76.8 in (1950 mm)

Height: 43.5 in (1106 mm)

Wheelbase: 106.7 in (2710 mm)

Track width, front: 64.4 in (1636 mm)

Track width, rear: 65.0 in (1650 mm)

Engine

5.4-liter, DOHC 32-valve, supercharged and intercooled MOD V-8 Aluminum block and heads

Horsepower: 500 @ 5250 rpm

Torque: 500 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm

Bore: 3.55 in (90.2 mm)

Stroke: 4.17 in (105.8 mm)

Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Horsepower/liter: 88.9

Fuel requirement: 91 octane

Fuel capacity: 28.4 gallons

Transmission

RBT 6-speed transaxle

Ratios:

1st 2.86:1

2nd 2.06:1

3rd 1.47:1

4th 1.18:1

5th 0.958:1

6th 0.740:1

Reverse 2.86:1

Final drive ratio: 4.22:1, limited slip

Suspension

Front: Unequal-length control arm, push-rod/bell-crank system with longitudinal/horizontal spring-dampers

Rear: Unequal-length control arm, push-rod/bell-crank system with longitudinal/horizontal spring-dampers

Brakes

Alcon 6-piston monoblock calipers

Ceramic-based "Ceratec" friction material, 11.5 in2 (74 cm2) per pad

Cross-drilled Alcon discs, 15.0-in (380 mm) diameter, 1.5-in (32 mm) width; 48 curved-vane design for enhanced cooling, lightweight aluminum hats

Wheels and Tires

Front Rear

Wheels: 18" x 8" 19" x 10"

 

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