Ford GT40 and Ford GT
The Le Mans challenger that defeated Ferrari.
History and development
The GT40 was Ford’s response to European endurance-racing dominance. In 1966 Ford captured the top three positions at Le Mans; the program went on to win the famous race in 1967, 1968 and 1969.
The GT40 Mk I, Mk II and Mk IV differed significantly. The road-going Ford GT of 2005–2006 celebrated that legacy, while the 2017–2022 GT introduced a carbon-fiber structure and turbocharged V6.
Important cars and model generations
1966
1966
1967
2005
2017
This English overview summarizes the main history. The Norwegian reference article contains more detailed chapters, specifications and original sources.