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Bodywork

The Car Details:
Performance
Engine
Chasis
Running Gear
Bodywork
Interior

The Superformance GT40 Continuation series, MKI and MKII models are built around the original specifications and designs. Both models feature such details as “Hartwell” door latches and catches, the option for left or right handed drive, front glass side Lexan windows with vents, a pressed steel roof and beautifully finished body.

Dimensions of both the MKI and MKII Continuation series are also true to the original. The car is 163 inches long, 40 inches high and 70 inches wide. The track front and rear are both 57 inches, the wheelbase is 95 inches and the ground clearance is 4 inches.

The GT40 Continuation has dual ‘Monza’ style gas fillers and a 22.5 gallon fuel tank.
  Superformance GT40 Bodywork Specification:
 

MKI and MKII “A & B “models are available.
Original style monocoque chassis.
Pressed steel roof.
Show quality paint finishes available in a variety of colors.
Right and Left-hand drive models available.
Original style “Hartswell” door latches and catches.
‘Monza’ style gas fillers.

Optional: Gurney bubble.
Optional: MK1 wide body.
 

SPECIFICATIONS: 1966 Ford GT 40 Mk IIA
Le Mans Winner		 Superformance
GT Mk II
Frame type Semi-monocoque,
sheet steel		 Semi-monocoque,
sheet steel
Overall weight, lb 2682 2400 
Weight Distribution
(front/rear, %)		 38/62
  		40/60
 
Wheelbase in. 95.0 95.0
Track front/rear, in. 57/56 56/59
Overall length, in. 163.0 163.0
Overall width, in.
(over scoops)		 70.0 70.5
Height, in. 40.5 39.5 - 40.5
Frontal area, sq. ft. 15.8 15.8
Fuel tank capacity, gal. 42 22.5
     
AERODYNAMICS    
Frontal area 14.1 sq ft 14.1 sq ft
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.39 0.39
Drag area (Cd*A) 5.50 5.50
 
Notes:
1. Data for 1966 Ford GT40 from: Road and Track, Oct 1966,
    Portrait of the Le Mans Winner, Technical Analysis.
2. Data for Superformance GT40 Mk II from:
    Dimensions measured from GT 001 Weights from factory data for GT 002.
    Production drive train ratios from factory data engine specs from Roush data.
3. Superformance GT40's correct height depends on tire size and settings.
4. Superformance GT40 is lighter, primarily because of a lighter engine.
5. Difference in tread measurement is due primarily to differences in tire sizes.
6. Acceleration and fuel economy data from performance simulator.
7. Ford GT40 initial acceleration hampered by tall first gear.