1965 Ford GT40 RCR 525HP/6 Speed Ready for Track and Street
- Price: Ask a price!
- Condition: Used
- Item location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Make: Ford
- Model: Ford GT
- Year: 1965
- Mileage: 4,600
- VIN: RCR046
- Color: Blue
- Engine size: 427 LS7
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Transmission: Manual
- Interior color: Black
- Vehicle Title: Clear
Ford Ford GT 1965 Description
The car has been driven 4600 track and street miles since it was completed in 2012It's titled as 1965 RCR Coupe with a clean Virginia title.All aluminum, dry sump, 7L/427 LS7 with custom Kinsler 8-stack using FAST EFI. Baffled race pan, 12 quart oil tank, rear mounted oil cooler. Custom cooling system with remote Meziere pump and inline NASCAR thermostat. Dyno'd at 470 at the wheels (est 525 at crank; results at VIPER engine and chassis dyno shop, onsite at Virginia International Raceway). Starts and drives like a factory car, any weather, any time.
This car was built around the gearbox: Ricardo 6-speed gearbox from 05-06 Ford GT. Tall (perfect) ratios, limited slip, bullet-proof, and utilizing exactly the same shifter as in the modern car, this car shifts as well as any modern manual transmission car anywhere (this is effectively the shifter from the Ford GT). Slick shifts, supple clutch engagement with AP racing clutch.
Billet aluminum a-arms, custom valved adjustable Penske shocks (also dyno'd). Bump steer eliminated, suspension and alignment dialed by VIPER. Front lift system makes driveway entry and exit easy
17 inch wheels (for modern tire fitment), first gen Viper sizes (335 rear section). New max-performance summer tires installed. 4 piston Wilwood calipers all around, bias adjustable,ISIS wiring harness, configurable, reliable, remote immobilizer (no key needed).
Exterior is Porsche Mexico blue, no metallic or pearl, easy to match/touch up. Darker and more elegant than Gulf Blue.Mirrors that work, yes you can see out the back! All graphics including stripes are removable vinyl.
Original-theme interior with Kirkey racing seats and 6 point roll cage. Custom billet switch plates from Sullivan Racing Products. All weather-pack connectors. Schroth Enduro 6-point harnesses.
Car is in Costa Mesa CA 92627Completely sorted and ready for the track or street
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