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FORD'S GO-AHEAD ON GT40 REVIVES GOODYEAR LE MANS MEMORIES

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Khatir Soltani
The GT40 achieved repeat victories at Le Mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969,aswell as other endurance victories at Daytona and Sebring. In rejecting itstakeover, Ferrari inadvertently ignited a passion that propelled Ford togreatness.

The new GT40, more than 18 inches longer and nearly 4 inches tallerthanthe original, will be a two-seat supercar. If the concept is anyindication,performance will figure heavily in the production model.

Ford's Special Vehicles Team included a supercharged 5.4-liter V8,capableof 500 horsepower, and a design true to its roots. And special Goodyearrace-inspired concept tires to propel the vehicle down the road.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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