The Gulf Oil Ford GT40 is one of the most iconic race cars of all time. It was developed by Ford in the 1960s to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it went on to win the race four times in a row from 1966 to 1969.
The GT40 was designed by Eric Broadley, who had previously worked for Lola Cars. The car was built around a lightweight aluminum monocoque chassis, and it was powered by a 7.0-liter V8 engine. The GT40 was capable of reaching speeds of over 200 mph, and it was one of the fastest cars of its era.
The GT40 made its racing debut at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it failed to finish the race. However, the car showed promise, and it went on to win its first race at the 1965 Daytona 500. The GT40 then went on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times in a row, from 1966 to 1969.
The GT40 was a major success for Ford, and it helped to establish the company as a force to be reckoned with in motorsport. The car is still considered to be one of the greatest race cars of all time, and it is a popular collector's item.
In addition to its success at Le Mans, the GT40 also won the 12 Hours of Sebring three times, and it won the Targa Florio twice. The car was also raced in the Can-Am series, where it won the championship in 1967.
The GT40 was retired from racing in 1969, but it has continued to be a popular car among collectors and enthusiasts. In 2016, Ford announced that it would be reviving the GT40 nameplate with a new model that was based on the original car. The new GT40 was unveiled in 2017, and it is currently being produced in limited numbers.
