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There are few racecars more cemented in the memories of todays race drivers than the iconic Ford GT40. Built with an unprecedented budget to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GT40 went on to exceed all expectations winning in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. Driven by such storied drivers as Jacky Ickx, A.J Foyt, Chris Amon, Bruce McLaren, Ken Miles, Denny Hulme, Paul Hawkins, Dan Gurney, Mario Andretti and Bob Bondurant to name a few. The GT40 became synonymous with championship-winning, high-performance, high-reliability sports car racing. But with original cars selling in the millions of dollars, until recently it was believed that historic and vintage racing would rarely see GT40s race again.
Superformance LLC is proud to resurrect the GT40 bolt-for-bolt virtually identical to the original to reunite this iconic racer with the track. The Superformance GT40s are not replicas or kit cars, but rather an authentic continuation model of the famed GT40. The Superformance GT40 is so original it even carries an original GT40 P chassis number, and is fully eligible for both the Shelby American Automobile Club and Safir GT40 registries.
Superformance LLC is proud to resurrect the GT40 bolt-for-bolt virtually identical to the original to reunite this iconic racer with the track. The Superformance GT40s are not replicas or kit cars, but rather an authentic continuation model of the famed GT40. The Superformance GT40 is so original it even carries an original GT40 P chassis number, and is fully eligible for both the Shelby American Automobile Club and Safir GT40 registries.
The GT40 continuation is built to exacting standards - in fact over two thirds of its parts are interchangeable with that of an original car, including the monocoque style chassis. The Superformance GT40 chassis is an exact replication of the original monocoque unibody structure down to the pressed steel roof spider. The only departure is the use of electro-galvanized sheet steel in the construction. The chassis, at over 12,000 pounds per degree is stiffer than any other chassis on the market, and is made up of over 244 laser cut and bent or pressed parts. The Superformance GT40 also boasts a pressed steel roof and beautifully finished body.
The GT40 continuation accurately replicates the original chassis, suspension, wheel hubs, uprights, pedal box, instruments, steering, dash, "bundle of snakes" headers, catches and latches to name but a few similarities. GT40 owners also have the luxury of modern safety modifications such as Wilwood super light brakes, Bilstein shocks with H& R springs, an adjustable pedal box and cross flow radiator. Street GT40s are even equipped with air conditioning, which is cleverly disguised in a mock dry sump unit placed in the original position.
The interior features original style seats and racing 4-point harness seat belts. The GT40 continuation will comfortably fit a 95 percentile driver (6'2" X 240 lbs.) by removing the seat "trampoline" support. A racing-style dash features Smith Gauges. The GT40 continuation has Rack and Pinion steering and has been fitted with a removable steering wheel for easy access to the cockpit.
