The newest GT40 was the initial Western automobile so you can winnings a dash. The newest Ford GT40 Mk II, motivated by the Bruce McLaren and you may Chris Amon, claimed and you may starred a-1-2-step three wind up on Ce Man’s within the 1966, ending a rush of 5 straight wins to own Ferrari. A profit which was a sweet minute for Henry Ford once his constant rivalry with Enzo Ferrari. Some of you to your and you may Christian Bale about 2019 flick called Ford vs Ferrari.

Like is actually the prosperity of the brand new Ford GT40 and its eight.0-litre V8 motor your vehicles won another five Ce Man’s of the 1970, having previous Uk Formula One rider Jackie Oliver Race within the 1969 profit. Belgian Jackie Ickx, the following most profitable driver in the Le Man’s background, grabbed his first from half a dozen wins inside the Ford GT40. (more…)