Ford V-8 Engine from GT40 Mark II Race Car, circa 1966
THF158377 / Ford V-8 Engine from GT40 Mark II Race Car, circa 1966
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Artifact Overview
After disappointing results with the 289-cubic-inch engine in the original GT40, Ford fitted its GT40 Mark II with a modified version of the company's NASCAR-proven 427. The GT40 started winning, and no victory was sweeter than at Le Mans in 1966 where Ford broke Ferrari's six-year winning streak. Ford won again, with the 427-powered Mark IV, in 1967.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile engine
Date Made
circa 1966
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.68.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
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