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The Ford 40GT is a special project that combines the running gear of a 2005 Ford GT with the stunning good looks of a '40 convertible body made of pure copper.

The body was formed at the factory in Poland and then shipped to our facility in Provo Utah. In Provo we completed the frame, suspension, and installed the engine and transaxle. Once the mechanical work was completed we polished the exterior of the car to a mirror like finish. The flames are a brushed satin finish.

The interior was also done in Provo. The interior is lined with an African hardwood called Bubinga and trimmed in black leather with brushed aluminum accents. The shifter and shift mechanism from the Ford GT are utilized in the custom center console.

The engine is the 550 horsepower 5.4l supercharged unit from the Ford GT. We also utilized the 6 speed transaxle, brakes and suspension uprights from the GT. Although the body is pure copper, the car weighs less than the GT and in theory it should be faster to 100mph.

This car is available for purchase. For details call Kirkham Motorsports at 801-377-8224

Ford 40GT Specifications

Powertrain

5.4l DOHC 4 valve supercharged V-8

550 hp at 6500 rpm

500 lb-ft torque at 3750 rpm

mid-engine rear wheel drive

6 speed Ford GT transaxle by Ricardo

triple disk clutch

Chassis

tubular 304 stainless steel DOM frame

fully independent double wishbone suspension front and rear

Kirkham billet aluminum control arms

Penske aluminum racing shocks

Ford GT suspension uprights and hubs

rack and pinion steering

Brembo stagger-bore four piston calipers

Borla custom stainless exhaust

Body

pure copper body 1.5mm thick (.060")

polished finish

satin flames

Wheels and Tires

wheels, Ford GT BBS, 18x9 front 19x11.5 rear

tires, Pirelli P-Zero Corsa, 265/35-18 front 345/35-19 rear

Interior

hand shaped Bubinga hardwood dash, door panels, console, and rear bulkhead

black leather seating surfaces

brushed aluminum accents

chrome bezel masterpiece instrumentation by Ford Racing Performance Parts

Tags: 2005 Ford 40GT by Kirkham Motorsports, car, convertible, custom, rod, ARTICLE

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