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Specifications: GT40 continuation
collectible is licensed and endorsed by Safir GT40 Spares LLC, as a true
"continuation" of the original. Each hand crafted GT40 carries the GT40 -P
chassis number and is registry eligible. The versions that are currently
offered are the MK1 or MK11 "A" and "B" body styles, available in right or
left hand drive, and have a curb weight of 2400 lbs.
The chassis is an exact replication of the original monococque unibody
structure down to the press steel roof spider. The only departure is the use
of electro-galvanized sheet steel in the construction. The chassis, at over
12,000 pounds per degree is stiffer than any other chassis on the market,
and is made up of over 244 laser cut and bent or pressed parts.
The suspension features the original race car lay out. So original are the
GT40 continuation models that two thirds or the parts are interchangeable
with an original.
The GT40 continuation accurately replicates the original chassis,
suspension, wheel hubs, uprights, pedal box, instruments, steering, dash,
"bundle of snakes" headers, catches and latches to name a but a few.
Automobile owners also have the luxury of modern safety modifications such
Wilwood super light brakes, Bilstein shocks with H& R springs, an adjustable
pedal box, cross flow radiator. Air conditioning which has been added with
the compressor unit cleverly disguised in a mock up dry sump placed in the
original position.
A center shifter is standard but the continuation GT40 may be ordered with
an original style sill shifter available for right hand drive models. IF you
have a left hand drive continuation GT40 you may want to opt for a modified
sill shifter which is cable driven.
The Continuation GT40 is 163 inches long, 40 inches high with a ground
clearance of 4". The GT40 continuation is 70 inches wide. The track front
and rear are both 57 inches with a 95 inch wheelbase. The GT40 continuation
has dual "Monza" style gas fillers and a 22.5 gallon fuel tank.
The interior features original style seats and racing 4 point harness seat
belts. The GT40 continuation will comfortably fit a 95 percentile driver
(6'2" X 240 lbs) by removing the seat "trampoline" support. A Racing style
dash features Smith Gauges. The GT40 continuation has Rack and Pinion
steering and has been fitted with a removable steering wheel for easy access
to the cockpit.
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 SPF offers the following wheel options
on the MKI: The standard MK1 BRM style rims are 10" wide in the rear.
Available on special order are the MKI BRM style 8" rims or the wide body
13" rims. The spare wheel access cover can be ordered in a single or dual
opening type.
The GT40 continuation leaves the factory as complete rolling chassis,
complete in every way except for the engine, clutch, and transaxle.
The recommended power source is a specially prepared Roush engine with the
new RBT/ZF style 5-speed transaxle but owners also have the option to fit a
Ford-based 289, 302, or 351W small block or 427 big block (MKII only)
engine.
SPF GT-40 chassis uses ZE 50/50 a Zinc coated mildsteel steel (Electro
Galvanized Steel) this ensures that our Chassis stand the test of time
against rust and other harmful pollutants.
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