Ford GT40 makes the best sounds – Video

 

Behind the scenes at Donington, Andrew Jordan tests a Ford GT40 ahead of the Members Meeting this weekend. Featuring his father Mike Jordan, as they both tweak and race the car around track, and finish up by reflecting on the day and tell us how much they’re looking forward to racing together at this years Members Meeting.

1965 Ford GT40 Mk I Specs:

 

• Ford GT40 Mk I, of 1965, version for North America racing/rallye U.S.
• 2-door coupe body type
• RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
• petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4727 cm3 / 288.5 cui, advertised power: 287 kW / 385 hp / 390 PS ( SAE ), Torque net: 447 Nm / 330 lb-ft
• characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4191 mm / 165 in, wheelbase: 2413 mm / 95 in
• reference weights: shipping weight 832 kg / 1835 lbs base curb weight: 1005 kg / 2216 lbs
• how fast is this car ? top speed: 281 km/h (175 mph) (theoretical);
• accelerations: 0- 60 mph 3.7 s; 0- 100 km/h 4.2 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 12.1 s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com)
• fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 17.8 l/100km / 15.9 mpg (imp.) / 13.2 mpg (U.S.) / 5.6 km/l