Ford’s GT40 was a motorsports legend which dominated the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race with four back-to-back victories between 1966 and 1969. Nearly 50 years on, and 2015 welcomed a newcomer with the legendary GT name, a revolutionary design upon which Ford have unleashed their passion for innovation: the Ford GT.
It is based around a carbon fiber monocoque and endowed with a 647hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine plus a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, not to mention an aerodynamically-honed carbon fiber body: the result is a top speed of a cool 347km/h. A competition model took a magnificent class victory in the 2016 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: 200mm
- Width; 94mm
- Height: 46mm
- Refined aerodynamic form is captured with aplomb, with depictions of buttresses, door-side air tunnels and underside design
- Body rear parts breakdown closely follows that of the actual car for super realism
- Metal-plated wheels and oil tank depiction give an extra layer of realism
- Shoulder sections and passenger seat dashboard are separate parts
- Realistic soft resin tires
- The sleek, inimitable Ford GT form is captured in realistic Tamiya 1/24 scale for an accurate and satisfying build
- This kit includes optional stripe decals which are inspired by the GT40, one of the legends of Ford motorsport
- Complex headlights are recreated with a streamlined yet rewarding assembly. Wheels are metal-plated
- Body rear parts breakdown closely follows that of the actual car for super realism. Taillights are clear parts
- The top of the 3.5-liter V6 is depicted in style, with plated oil tank, and visible through the rear hatch
- Underside features distinctive dual layer underpanel with visible lower front suspension arms
- Left: This image gives a close-up look at the multi-splitter rear difusser, and the realistic tire tread pattern
- Right: A full complement of decals and metal transfers is included, plus masking stickers for the paint job
