Quantity:    Ford GT 40 #6 Le Mans 1966  E-mail this product to a friend

The Ford GT40 MKII, chassis 1031, is faithfully reproduced in our high-detail classic range.
This high detail car features working headlights, etched metal parts and a superb interior.  It benefits from adjustable Magnatraction™ positions and easy change pick-ups.

History

For the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour race, no fewer than 13 GT40s were entered, eight of which were 7 litre MkIIs.  350,000 spectators were reported to have gone to Le Mans to see the famous battle between Ford and Ferrari in the most anticipated sports car race of the year.

The blue livery number 6 car with the yellow nose was a sister car of the three-car Holman & Moody team.  The Mario Andretti/Lucien Bianchi Ford GT40 car lasted for 8 hours before the head gasket failed. 

Configuration:

Motor:                           Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm;

                                     Gear ratio 11:36

Chassis:                         Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor;

                                     Rear 2 wheel drive

Magnet:                          Rectangular 2.5 mm;

                                      Downforce 208gm

Overall length:                133 mm

Wheelbase:                    76 mm

Axle/Hub width:              54 mm Front;

                                     56 mm Rear

Tyre diameter/width:       21(ext), 14(int) x 8 mm Front;

                                     22(ext), 14(int) x 10 mm Rear

Weights:                         Car 78 gm; Case 156gm