Under media scrutiny – Ford GT40 1966. The very car that broke opponents’ records and managed to win overall against the Ferrari team. It has been officially announced that by the end of the summer season, the supercar will go to auction at RM Sotheby’s. Organizers plan to raise $12 million from the sale.
Ford GT40 1966 – a legendary car
In the 24 Hours of Le Mans marathon, the 1966 racing car finished third. However, overall, the team managed to beat their main competitor on the track – Ferrari representatives. It was then that interest in the supercar from fans and the media appeared. Therefore, it is not surprising that decades later, the Ford GT40 1966 remains in demand among sports car collectors.
As for the supercar itself, everything is in order. The V-shaped eight-cylinder engine with a capacity of 7 liters can produce 500 horsepower. Accordingly, the sporty Ford can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a minimum of 4-5 seconds, and its maximum speed can be judged by track runs. Experts assure that the car easily reaches 300 kilometers per hour. Now, we just need to wait for the auction and meet the new owner of the 1966 Ford GT40 racing car.
