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Ford Gt40

What is ford gt40?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Name Ford GT40[1]
Type High-performance mid-engined racing car[1]
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company[1]
Production period 1964–1969[4]

The Ford GT40 was a high-performance, mid-engined racing car built by Ford from 1964 to 1969 to compete in endurance racing.

Context

The Ford GT40 was designed for endurance racing, notably the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and achieved four consecutive wins from 1966 to 1969 [3]. It ended Ferrari’s dominance at Le Mans, even achieving a 1-2-3 finish in 1966 [3].

Documented claims

  • The GT40 was developed to challenge Ferrari in the World Sportscar Championship and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. [1]
  • Ford created the GT40 after a failed attempt to purchase Ferrari in 1963. [4]

Questions and answers

What was the purpose of the Ford GT40?

It was built to compete in 1960s European endurance racing and the World Sportscar Championship [1].

How did the GT40 get its name?

The GT40 name refers to the car’s height of 40 inches [2].

How many times did the Ford GT40 win at Le Mans?

The Ford GT40 won four consecutive times, from 1966 to 1969 [3].

Sources

  1. 10 Must-Know Facts About The LeMans-Winning Ford GT40 — hotcars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. How the Ford GT40 Took Down Ferrari and Left a ... — motortrend.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Ford GT40 — autozine.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. The Exhilarating History of Ford's GT40 - Revs Automedia — automedia.revsinstitute.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports