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Ford GT40
Ford GT40 Mk I Road Version (1966)
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I (Road Version), in silver-grey. The '40' in the name refers to its height of 40 inches.
Silver-grey · Gloss
Black · Full Leather
This car
PaintSilver-grey · Gloss
InteriorBlack · Full Leather
Production
Years produced1964–1969
Units made105 (approx. 31 road cars)
Where builtSlough, UK
Body styles2-door coupe
Engine
EngineFord 289 Windsor V8
Displacement4,736 cc (289 cu in)
Cylinders8
Valves16
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Power306 bhp (310 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque329 lb ft (446 Nm) @ 4,200 rpm
FuelPetrol
Drivetrain & performance
Gearbox5-speed manual (ZF 5DS-25)
Wheel driveRear-wheel drive
LayoutMid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Top speed164 mph (264 km/h)
0–62 mph5.5 seconds
0–60 mph5.2 seconds
¼ mile13.8 seconds @ 105 mph
Chassis & dimensions
Brakes — front292 mm (11.5 in) ventilated discs
Brakes — rear292 mm (11.5 in) ventilated discs
Wheels15-inch Borrani wire or Halibrand alloy
Tyres5.50-15 (F), 7.00-15 (R)
SuspensionDouble wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Kerb weight1,080 kg
Drag coefficient0.39 Cd
Length4,064 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,016 mm
Wheelbase2,413 mm
Pricing
Price new (1966)£6,600 · $18,500
Estimated value now£4,500,000 – £7,500,000
In dollars$5,800,000 – $9,700,000
+90809% vs new, at the midpoint. Values as at 22 October 2026. Basis: Hagerty Price Guide and 2024–2026 auction results.
The '40' in the name refers to its height of 40 inches.
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