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The Ford GT: New Vehicle Engineering and Technical History of the GT-40
March 2004, 250 Pages, 16 Papers, Paperbound
$110.00
In the 1960's very little science and engineering had been applied to the art of motor racing. As a result, there was no general agreement about the best technical approach to generating speed on a road racing track. Each car maker viewed the problem through the lenses of their own history and capabilities. The cars on the starting grid demonstrated how varied these histories were.
When Ford first assaulted Le Mans in 1964, the company followed a similarly casual approach by initially purchasing a race car design from the English firm Lola. This car's numerous shortcomings soon led Ford to apply its considerable engineering and developmental resources to the project, and the result was the one-two-three finish in 1966. First place finishes followed in 1967, 1968 and 1969. It is the fabulous victories by Ford in the 1960's that inspired the new 2005 Ford GT. Based on a concept car the new production car embodies the characteristic proportions and styling elements of the original GT. Under its skin, however, it has little in common with the original other than its mid-engine layout. The 2005 Ford GT must function as a street car, with a climate control system, moderate interior noise levels, a reasonable ride, and the ability to operate in extremes of hot and cold.
The seven original SAE papers from the 1960's contained in this book provide a wonderful insight into the development of the original Ford GT, during what many consider to be the technically most interesting period of sports car racing. The 11 SAE papers about the new GT included in this volume explain how Ford engineers managed to meet numerous modern-day requirements while staying true to the sprit of the original.
Papers in: PT-113
- 2004-01-1251 2005 Ford Gt - Melding the Past and the Future
- 2004-01-1252 2005 Ford Gt Powertrain - Supercharged Supercar
- 2004-01-1253 Ford Gt Body Engineering - Delivering the DesignerS Vision
in 24 Months
- 2004-01-1254 2005 Ford Gt - Vehicle Aerodynamics - Updating a Legend
- 2004-01-1255 Design and Analysis of the Ford Gt Spaceframe
- 2004-01-1256 2005 Ford Gt - Interior Trim and Electrical
- 2004-01-1257 2005 Ford Gt - Maintaining Your Cool At 200 Mph
- 2004-01-1258 Lightweight Polypropylene-Bonded Long Glass Fiber Technology
- For Niche Vehicle Interior Trim
- 2004-01-1259 2005 Ford Gt Electrical and Electronics
- 2004-01-1260 The Ford Gt Transaxle - Tailor Made in 2 Years
- 2004-01-1261 2005 Ford Gt Magnesium I/P Structure
- 670065 Development of Ford Gt Sports-Racing Car, Covering Engine,
Body, Transaxle, Fuel System, Suspension, Steering, and Brakes
- 670066 Modified High-Performance 427 Cu In. Engine Is Used in Ford
Mark Ii-Gt Sports-Racing Car
- 670067 High Efficiency Air Induction System for 427 Cu In. Engine
Used in Ford Mark Ii-Gt Sports-Racing Car
- 670068 Ignition and Electrical Systems for Ford Mark Ii-Gt Sports-Racing
Car
- 670069 Development of Transaxle for Ford Mark Ii-Gt Sports-Racing
Car