Ford GT40 leaving the pits at the Spa Francorchamps race track. The GT40 effort was developed by the Ford Motor Company to win long-distance races against Ferrari, who had been dominating in the 1960s. Black and white photo with a vintage look.
The Ford GT40 is an American-built endurance racing legend created in the 1960s with a singular mission: to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. Developed through a collaboration between Ford Advanced Vehicles in the UK and later Carroll Shelby’s team, the GT40 combined a lightweight, aerodynamic chassis with powerful Ford V8 engines ranging from 4.7 to 7.0 liters. Its low-slung 40-inch height gave the car its name and distinctive silhouette. Early development struggles were overcome through continuous refinement, culminating in the GT40 Mk II’s historic 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car went on to win Le Mans four consecutive times from 1966 to 1969, cementing its status as one of motorsport’s greatest machines. Revered for its brutal speed, endurance capability, and cultural significance, the GT40 remains a symbol of determination, engineering excellence, and one of racing’s most iconic rivalries.
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