GT 40 Mk1 by Paladin Motors

Specifications

DRIVE: The GT40 Mk1 can be built for Left hand (LHD) or right hand (RHD) drive.  *This is specified upon ordering.

Drivetrain Configuration: Mid-engine with transaxle typically comprised of a Ford V8 and a Porsche 5 or 6 speed transaxle.  Should engine horsepower warrant a racing transaxle will be specified.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 gallons total

Suspension: Designed to reproduce the original suspension, but fabricated from billet aluminum uprights, control arms and braces.

Chassis Construction: All-aluminum monocoque chassis, consisting of sheet and billet parts, completely TIG-welded.

 

Body Construction: The body will mount to the aluminum monocoque and be comprised of hand-laid fiberglass body components for both inner and outer panels.

 

DIMENSIONS: 

Overall Length: 164.5″, from front to rear.

Width: 66″ with standard fenders from side to side.  Optional 68” or 70” with the additional 2” or 4″ Gulf-style flared rear quarters.

Height: 40.5″ from ground to the highest point on the standard body.

Wheelbase: 95″ from front wheel center to rear wheel center.

Weight: 2,350 lbs is typical with a Ford 289 or 302 CID V8 engine.  This weight may fluctuate with changes in the engine or transaxle.

Weight Distribution: 45% front, 55% rear is typical but depends on drivetrain and other choices. 

Ground Clearance: 4-5″, based upon the setup of the chassis.  Air pucks are available to provide clearance for driveways and speed bumps.

STANDARD FEATURES

Chassis –

Aluminum Monocoque Chassis Unit

Billet Aluminum Rear Chassis Brace

Ford Engine Mounts 

Aluminum Front and Rear Body Mounting Structure

Choice of Left or Right-Hand Drive

DOM Street-Spec. Roll Hoop

Suspension –

Billet Aluminum Front and Rear Suspension Uprights

Billet Aluminum Front Upper and Lower Control Arms

Billet Aluminum Lower Rear Control Arms

DOM Tubular Rear Suspension Radius Rod Links

Performance Tie Rods and Ball joints

QA1/Carrera Custom Aluminum Anodized Coil over Shocks

Set Coil over Springs

Set Performance Wheel Bearings

Hydraulic Lift Kit

Steering –

Custom Rack and Pinion Steering Unit

Collapsible Steering Column (D-Style)

Sealed Bearing Universal Joint

Splined Quick-Release Steering Wheel Adapter

Vintage-Style Steering Wheel

Wheels –

Tri-Wing Spinner and Adapter Package (Mounts 4 Pin-Drive Wheels)

Halibrand Pin-Drive Wheels 15″ x 8″ Front, 15″ x 10″ Rear

Lighting –

CIBIE Headlights

Front Marker Lights

Rear Tailights

Fog Lights (Front Pair, Rear Driver Side)

License Plate Marker Lights

Electrical –

Wiper Motor Assembly

HVAC system

Gauges –

200 MPH GPS-Based Speedometer

8,000 RPM Tachometer

Pair Fuel Level Gauges

Voltmeter

Oil Pressure

Coolant Temperature

Interior –

Pair of Leather GT40 Stainless Steel Grommet Seats

Dash Panel

Custom Door Cards

Carpeted Flooring with Custom Floor Mats

Integrated Heater and AC System

Custom AV Sound System with 7” Screen and Custom Speaker Enclosures

Sound Deadening applied to flooring, Forward and Rear Bulkheads

Braking –

Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers

Four-Piston Rear Brake Calipers

11.75″ x 1.25″ Vented Rotors

Custom Aluminum Rotor Hats

Parking/Hand Brake Assembly with Calipers

Stainless Steel Hard Brake Line System Complete with Brake Light Switch

Braided Flex Brake Lines/Hoses (Connects Calipers to Hard Lines)

Pedal Assembly –

Triple-Pedal Assembly

Clutch, Front and Rear Brake Master Cylinders with Reservoirs

Adjustable Pedal Slider

Body –

Custom Paint allowance – $10,000

Main Body, Rocker Panels, Roof and Doors

    • Mk1
    • Nose
    • Nostril (Double)
    • Tail
    • Le Mans Style Nine-Hole Engine Vent Panel

Stainless Steel Body Alignment Pins

DOT Glass Windshield

Polycarbonate Headlight Covers

Polycarbonate Side and Rear Windows

Stainless Steel Door Handles

“Bear Claw” Door Latches

Pair GT40 Period Correct Fuel Filler Caps

Pair Exterior Bullet-Style Chrome Mirrors

Rear view camera

Hartwell-Style Latch Kit for Nose and Tail

Door Eyebrows

Cooling and Fuel Systems –

Custom Aluminum Radiator able to support 600 HP

Pair of Electric Cooling Fans

Original Style Coolant Tubes

Pair of Aluminum Fuel Tanks

Drivetrain –

Performance Drive Axles and CV Joints

Original Style Shifter and Cables

Engine – 289 or 302 CID High Performance Engine with Webber FI Induction and HEI, 420 HP

Transaxle – Porsche 5 or 6 speed transaxle

Exhaust –

Bundle of Snakes Exhaust System to fit engine chosen

 

Optional Features 

Chassis –

6-Point Track Day Cage

6-Point Full Race Cage (FIA/SCCA/NASA Approved)

Suspension –

QA1 Double Adjustable Shocks – 18 Compression & 18 Rebound Adjustments

Brakes –

Carbon Fiber Rotors for Racing Applications

Wheels –

BRM Pin-Drive Wheels 15″ x 8″ Front, 15″ x 10″ Rear

Body –

Remote control exterior mirrors

Gurney Bubble

2″ or 4″ (Gulf) Wider Rear Fender Flares

Engine Options

Ford Mod Motor (4.6, 5.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.8)

Ford Windsor Motor (289 – 427 CID)

Transaxle Options –

Porsche G50, G96, G97

Graziano

Luggage Trailer –

Custom Luggage Trailer designed for the GT40