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What is this Ford? http://www.nvsaac.com/photogallery/images/GT40/1967/67%20spa/67spa04%20Stucliffe-Redman%20Ford%20GT40.JPG It looks like a Volkswagon replicar of a Mark II.

Thanks for the replies. Neat sites Rob. I think the following would be quite nice with a replaceable top: http://www.nvsaac.com/photogallery/images/GT40/1966/66%20sebring/66seb01v%20Miles-Ruby%20Ford%20X1.JPG

Vas is das: http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/albums/GoodwoodFoS2003/159_5955.jpg ?

Thanks Brian. I did enjoy reading that. I have never been in a GT40, but what got me interested in the GT40 in the first was my dad flooring the pedal on his Mustang and feeling the extremely exciting pressure pinning me against the seat. I got teary-eyed I was so excited. A GT40. . .that...

Thanks Chris. Where did you get the pictures, and what company is that?

Superformance! They have two cars on my top three favorite list. But a Mk. II made by Superformance? No comment. Guess Superformance would be creator of the three greatest cars of all time.

Chris, are you going to be assisting Andre in the creation of the Mk.II? I observed your "GT40 MK11 now in the UK" post and was amazed at your artwork. How did you do it? Although the rear clip looked a little high over the wheels, the replicas looked eerily carbon-copied from the real thing...

Ah, you know. . .I didn't even bother doing that. . .I don't know why. . . Anyway, I found it. The monocoque looks great. To make it perfect (as we are not converting to hydrogen combustion anytime soon) it would just need air conditioning (which isn't historical I know, but I don't care)...

Confound you Chris to tempt us unknowledgeable so! So are you and Ron implying that those who are iniated may find more information about this yet-to-be-officially-announced Mk. II replica elsewhere on the world wide web? Just curious, as Mk. IIs are my favorite GT40s. At least a hint, yes?

Chris almost hit the nail on the head. How did these awesome machines do it though?! They didn't have fancy computers and ground effects and all this other modern day crap, but they did go 200mph over and over again and then brake for the Mulsanne corner, which is basically a 30mph u-turn...

[ QUOTE ] I think the impressive thing about the GT40's of the '60's era WAS their ability to achieve 200+ at a place like Le Mans with a roadrace setup and an endurance (read de-tuned for longevity) motor. I'll continue to remain very impressed. [/ QUOTE ] Indeed impressive, though there...

Well spoken all. Just curious. Couldn't the 1075 do 0-60 in under 5 seconds and go 200mph? And what about on salt flats?

HAHAHA! C'mon then! Although they were very technologically advanced in the 1960s, surely in modern day times it wouldn't be too hard?

Yeah, I know this. But has anyone done it?

So, anyone know of (or have) a GT40 replica that can do 0-60mph in under 5 seconds and still hit 200mph on the Mulsanne straight? I have read several times that many GT40 replica companies build cars that are better than the original in build quality and technology, but haven't read anything...