Le Mans - Ford GT40 - 1968

Le Mans - Ford GT40 - 1968

In 1968, the Ford GT40 triumphed at Le Mans in the 5-litre engine configuration, also taking advantage of the accidents and mechanical problems that plagued the ferocious army of Porsche 908s.

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Le Mans - Ford GT40 - 1968

ENGINE BRAKES TRANSMISSION: Longitudinal mid-rear; 8 cylinders, 90° V-shape, 4,948 cm3; cast-iron cylinder block and light-alloy cylinder heads; camshaft timing with rocker arms and 2 valves per cylinder; fed by 4 twin-core carburettors; dry sump lubrication; liquid-cooled; max power 424 bhp at 6,500 rpm.

SUSPENSIONS: Front suspension with double wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Independent rear suspension with upper wishbone, inverted lower link, double wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

BRAKES: 292 mm ventilated front discs; 285 mm ventilated rear discs.

WHEELS: 15-inch chrome wheels front and rear; Firestone tyres.

CHASSIS: Integrated steel monocoque with aluminium components, fibreglass bodywork.

TRANSMISSION: Rear-wheel drive; 5-speed ZF manual gearbox + REV.

DIMENSIONS: Length 4,064 mm; width 1,778 mm; height 1,029 mm; width 2,413 mm; front and rear track 1,372 mm; fuel tank 140 litres; weight < 1,000 kg.