1966 Ford GT40 Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Mid
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1966 - 1969
    Weight : 2860 lbs | 1297.274 kg
    0-60 mph : 5.3 seconds.
    1/4 Mile : 11.8 seconds.
    Top Speed : 160 mph | 257.44 km/h
    V 8
    Displacement : 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.
    Power : 306 BHP (225.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM
    Torque :329 Ft-Lbs (446 NM) @ 4200 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 2.9 in | 73 mm.
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    V 8
    Displacement : 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.
    Power : 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 7000 RPM
    Torque :325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 5000 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 2.9 in | 73 mm.
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    V 8 90-degree | Holley 780 CFM Carburetor
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM
    Torque :475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 5000 RPM
    Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Transmission:
    5 Manual , 5 Manual ZF 5DS-25 , 4 Manual Ford T-44

    Total Ford Production for 1966 : 2,212,415
    GT40 MK III Production (1966-1969) : 7
    1966 Ford GT40
    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2 2 dr. : 3
    MKI Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 111

    MKII Coupe

    MKII Coupe
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    MKII Coupe
    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # 1051
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    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # P/1032
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    Auction entries : 1
    MKII Coupe
    MKII Coupe
    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # GT40P/1033
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    Auction entries : 1
    MKII Coupe
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    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # P/1061
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    Auction entries : 1
    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # P/1046
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    MKII Coupe
    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # P1042
    MKII Coupe
    Chassis # XGT-2
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    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.

    Mark III Coupe

    Weight : 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 169.0 in | 4293 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 41.0 in | 1041 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.5 in | 2426 mm.
    Front Track : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.
    Rear Track : 53.3 in | 1354 mm.

    MK IIB Coupe

    MK IIB Coupe
    Chassis # P/1047B
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    MK IIB Coupe
    Chassis # P/1031
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    MK IIB Coupe
    Chassis # P/1047
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    Weight : 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 33.0 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 169.0 in | 4293 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.3 in | 2421 mm.
    Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
    Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

    MKI Coupe

    MKI Coupe
    MKI Coupe
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    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # 1049
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    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # 1042
    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # GT40 P/1065
    Engine # SGT 27
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    Auction entries : 4
    MKI Coupe
    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # 1072
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    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # P/1028
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    Auction entries : 1
    MKI Coupe
    Chassis # GT40 P/1057
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    Auction entries : 1
    Weight : 1850 lbs | 839.146 kg
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 164.5 in | 4178 mm.
    Width : 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.5 in | 1460 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.5 in | 1486 mm.

    MKV Coupe

    MKV Coupe
    Weight : 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 33.0 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 169.0 in | 4293 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.3 in | 2421 mm.
    Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
    Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.

    MK IIA Coupe

    MK IIA Coupe
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.

    Mark 1 Coupe

    Mark 1 Coupe
    Chassis # 1040
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    Mark 1 Coupe
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    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.

    MKII X-1 Roadster

    MKII X-1 Roadster
    Chassis # GT/110-X1
    MKII X-1 Roadster
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.

    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2

    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2
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    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2
    Chassis # P AM2
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    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2
    Chassis # XGT-3
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    Alan Mann Lightweight MK2
    Chassis # AM GT40/1
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    Auction entries : 1
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 163.0 in | 4140 mm.
    Width : 70.0 in | 1778 mm.
    Height : 40.5 in | 1029 mm.
    Wheelbase : 95.0 in | 2413 mm.
    Front Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.
    Rear Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Brakes
    Front Brake Size : 11.0 in | 279 mm.
    Rear Brake Size : 11.0 in | 279 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : Front : Goodyear 5.00x15
    Rear : Goodyear 7.00x15

    1966 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $2,650
    Avg. Household Income : $6,900
    Avg. Home : $14,200
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.32

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    Q: How fast is the 1966 Ford GT40? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 has a top speed of 160 mph.

    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Ford GT40? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 has wheelbase sizes of 95.00-, 95.30-, 95.50-inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford GT40? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 has lengths of 163.00-, 164.49-, 169.00-inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1966 Ford GT40? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 has width of 70.00 and 75.00 inches.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford GT40? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 was offered as a Alan Mann Lightweight MK2, Mark 1 Coupe, Mark III Coupe, MK IIA Coupe, MK IIB Coupe, MKI Coupe, MKII Coupe, MKII X-1 Roadster, MKV Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford GT40 have? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 had Front : Goodyear 5.00x15
    Rear : Goodyear 7.00x15 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.

    Q: How many GT40 MK III were produced? A: Ford produced 7 examples of the GT40 MK III from 1966 to 1969.

    Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford GT40 have? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 had the following engine options: V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 306 BHP (225.216 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 329 Ft-Lbs (446 NM) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 7000 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 5000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Ford GT40 have? A: The 1966 Ford GT40 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual ZF 5DS-25, 4 speed Manual Ford T-44.

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