To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GT40’s first 24 Hours of Le Mans victory in 1968, Superformance debuted a tribute car during the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas that incorporates design notes and the EcoBoost V6 powerplant from the current Ford GT. 

Using the Superformance GT40 MKI as a base, the car comes licensed by SAFIR GT40 so that it carries the original GT40-P-Series numbers. Additionally, over two-thirds of the continuation cars steel monocoque chassis’ parts are interchangeable with an original GT40 car.

The “Future GT Forty” is powered by a 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine built and installed by V’s Performance in Orange, California. MagnaFlow fabricated an exhaust system and the the twin turbochargers were provided by Garrett Advancing Motion.

HRE Wheels supplied the custom pin drive wheels which are wrapped in Michelin tires. Additionally, Ridetech provided its Shockwave air suspension to allow for an adjustable ride height. Fuel supply was provided by Aeromotive and HPS supplied the hoses for the vehicle.

Other parts include a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Dynamat sound insulation, Stitchcraft and Katzkin custom interior touches, DEI heat insulation, Speed Hut Custom gauges and a Quaife 5-speed transaxle. APR Performance fitted the vehicle with aero enhancements in the form of carbon fiber front canards and rear wing.

The vehicle was detailed and given a paint correction by the car care experts at Meguiar’s. In addition to supplying the MKI rolling chassis, Superformance and Hillbank Motorsports also painted the current Ford GT livery, added the racing decals and fitted it with modern lighting front and rear.

For more information on the “Future GT Forty,” Superformance and its full line of continuation vehicles, visit www.Superformance.com.