{"id":860535,"date":"2024-11-01T18:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?page_id=860535"},"modified":"2024-11-02T15:32:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T15:32:55","slug":"ford-gt40","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/all-brands\/ford\/ford-gt40\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford GT40"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ford GT40<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Legendary American Race Car That Conquered Le Mans<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The Ford GT40 dominated the racing world in the 1960s, etching its name into motorsport legend. Born from a fiery rivalry with Ferrari, this American powerhouse conquered the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, not once, but four consecutive times. Its sleek, aerodynamic design and ferocious power became synonymous with speed and victory, forever changing the landscape of endurance racing. This is the ultimate guide to the Ford GT40. We&#8217;ll explore its origins in the fiery feud between Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari, tracing its development from ambitious concept to Le Mans champion. We&#8217;ll delve into the engineering marvels that made it a force to be reckoned with, from its powerful V8 engines to its innovative aerodynamics. And we&#8217;ll relive those glorious moments on the track, where legendary drivers like Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, and Bruce McLaren pushed the GT40 to its limits, securing its place in history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#block-wrap-98405\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-49985\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">The Legend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-38340\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Model Guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-81353\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">Image Gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"#block-wrap-80739\" rel=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">More Updates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ford-GT40.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Ford GT40 was so fast, it was like driving a rocket ship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;Carroll Shelby&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The GT40 changed the face of sports car racing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><small>&lt;p&gt;Supercars.net&lt;\/p&gt;<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford GT40 The Legendary American Race Car That Conquered Le Mans The Ford GT40 dominated the racing world in the 1960s, etching its name into motorsport legend. 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