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ROARING FORTIES FR40. This is a stunning Australian representation of Ford's all time classic GT40. Metallic blue with black hide interior. This is not for the faint hearted. It has a 5.8 Ltr Roush build Ford engine generating 463 HP, mated to a six speed Audi A8 Manual gearbox. It is, thankfully, air conditioned. The build has been given much consideration and is well documented. 2,000 miles have been covered since construction. Please call for further details.
£74,995
Engine: Ford 342 Roush race engine built on a 91 case hardened block
Gearbox: Audi A8 six speed transaxle with built in oil cooler pump
Exhaust: classic GT40 'bundle of snakes' made in stainless steel
Suspension: Fully rose jointed for race adjustment with full adjustable height and spring suppression
Tyre pressures: 26 psi all round
Brakes: AP callipers and pads with variable pot size to improve braking. Front and rear on separate systems linked to pedal with adjustable balance bar controlled by knob in front of gear stick. All brake lines on flexible Goodrich Teflon hose. No servo assistance as not needed and takes away feel on track.
Clutch: Audi A8 hydraulically driven
Ignition: MSD this gives 3 sparks per cylinder to improve combustion
Cooling for engine: Twin fan controlled by independent sensor on the water pipe as leaves engine. One fan can be or is turned on when air conditioning activated. There is a Goodrich hose tapped in to the inlet manifold that allows the system to be bled. The radiator also has a bleed pipe running from its left hand side to the header tank.
Fuel tanks: Both sides aluminium tanks . Switch on dash controls the tank being used. (Up is right. Down is left.) Either of these tanks fills the swash tank which is in the rear of the right tank . This feeding is done by 2 low pressure pumps next to each tank.
The swash tank feeds the carb (Holley 750cfm) via a holly high pressure pump adjustable and measure able using the gauge visible in the engine bay needs 3psi minimum.
Cabin: Switches all Lucas except light dimmer which is Toyota. Under dash is heater pull for on and dial to adjust temperature of air con cooling. Demist is achieved by closing air vents either side of dash. Mirrors are BMW Mini fully electric with demist retract and positioning. Pedals offset as original. Handbrake on cable to both back wheels. Leather trim with woollen carpets (all carpets attached in with Velcro to allow removal for racing etc).
Paint: A Nissan colour. We think it's w52 from 2007 model but can confirm at later date.
Lights: Hidden in engine bay on rear clip are dual reversing and fog lights. |
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