1964 Ford GT40 specifications

1964 Ford GT40 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2413 mm 95 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4026 mm 158.5 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1029 mm 40.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 864 kg 1905 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.2 litre
4195 cc
(255.995 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.5 × 72.9 mm
3.76 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 355 PS (350 bhp) (261 kW)
at 7200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 62.2 kW/litre
84.6 ps/litre
83.4 bhp/litre
1.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 4 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 524.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 3.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 13.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
410.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.41 PS/kg
302.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.3 kW/kg
405.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.41 bhp/kg
0.18 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
3.31 kg/kW
5.53 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID2002
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 45.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1964 Ford GT40 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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