-Genuine RCR replica, recognised as the best built on the Market. - Currently RHD however easy to convert to LHD -Known to sell in the USA for $400,000 USD +, Of lessor build specifications and quality to this GT40 -Small block Aluminium Ford V8 and ZF transaxle -4 Down Draught Webers -All aluminium Chassis -AP racing brakes front and rear -CNC machined Suspension
The GT40 is perhaps the most iconic race car of the 60s. When the Ford Motor Company was left at the altar trying to buy Ferrari, their response was "If we can't buy 'them, we'll beat 'them". And so, the GT40 was born, with only one goal in mind, beat Ferrari at their own game of long-distance sports car racing.
Powered by an all-aluminium mid-engine small block ford with Edelbrock heads and 4 down draft webers coupled to 5 DS-25 Series transaxle (Manufactured by RBT), built from hand laid fibreglass combined with an all-aluminium monocoque chassis, consisting of sheet and billet parts, completely TIG-welded.
6-piston AP Racing brakes in the front grab 11.75" NASCAR-style steel rotors. In the rear, the 4-piston version is used. These are great racing brakes that are equally at home on the street This replica is built for business and is one of the world’s best built replica brands Race car replica’s, built in Michigan USA.
The vehicle is in amazing condition being a ground up build and as close as it gets to the real deal, hand crafted Replicas of such high calibre are an investment for the future and a rare to find in today’s market. at only 1066 KG, the GT40 is nothing but a pure rocket ship without wings and defines the true meaning of a Marque sportscar.
As most racing enthusiasts know the GT40 history, scoring four dominating wins at Le Mans in the 24-hour race before rules changes finally obsoleted it. The original race cars are still around, and unsurprisingly, there are several companies making a range of replicas. But the only one with bodies moulded from original cars, and an aluminium monocoque chassis and CNC-machined aluminium suspension is Race Car Replicas Mk 1 GT 40.
