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==Navigation==
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|testdriven=[[Citroën Berlingo|Citroën Berlingo Multispace]] {{!}} [[Mazda 6]]
|trackdriven=[[Lamborghini Murciélago]] vs. [[Pagani Zonda]]
|chalcars=Speed camera challenge: [[Honda Civic Type-R#Second_generation|Honda Civic Type-R]] (black) {{!}} [[Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215)/CL55 AMG|Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG]] {{!}} [[TVR Tuscan/S|TVR Tuscan S]] <br> Vegetable oil challenge: [[Volvo 700 Series#760|Volvo 760 Turbo Diesel]]
|othercars=Intro sequence: Honda Civic Type-R (red) {{!}} [[Lotus Elise (S1)/111S|Lotus Elise 111S]] {{!}} [[BMW M3 (E46)|BMW M3]] {{!}} [[Subaru Impreza (Second generation)/WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]] {{!}} [[Noble M12 GTO]] {{!}} [[Ferrari 360 Modena]] {{!}} [[MINI One]] (red) {{!}} [[MG ZT#Estate|MG ZT Estate]] {{!}} [[Volkswagen Polo]] {{!}} [[Jaguar X-Type]] <br> In studio: [[Volkswagen Golf (fourth generation)|Volkswagen Golf]] {{!}} [[Ford Focus (first generation)#ST170|Ford Focus]] {{!}} [[Ford GT40 Concept]] {{!}} [[Vauxhall Cavalier (second generation)#Convertible|Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible]] {{!}} MINI One (green) <br> On location: [[Skoda Octavia|Skoda Octavia Estate]] {{!}} [[Peugeot 306]] {{!}} [[Ford Focus RS (First generation)|Ford Focus RS]] {{!}} [[Volkswagen Transporter#T4|Volkswagen T4 (AA Van)]] {{!}} [[Suzuki Liana]]
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For similar cars such as the Ford GT and original Ford GT40 from which this car is named, please visit this disambiguation page.

Ford GT40 Concept
Ford GT40 Concept Main Image.jpgThe Ford GT40 concept.
Vehicle Ford GT40
Origin Flagus.png United States
Type MR concept car
Engine 5.4L V-8
Displacement 500 brake horsepower
Produced 2002 - 2003
On-screen debut Motor Week: Series 9, Episode 26 (2002)
Final appearance Top Gear: Series 1, Episode 1 (2002)

The Ford GT40 Concept was a V8-powered bespoke supercar produced by Ford from 2002 until 2003. Following a name change owing to a lawsuit, the company slowly developed it into the production-ready GT in order to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary.

Production history[edit source]

Under the direction of J Mays, the GT40 Concept was designed to superficially resemble the original Ford GT40 from the outside, whilst being larger to offer greater headroom, particularly for taller drivers. The resultant car was 44 inches tall.

Media appearances[edit source]

The Ford GT40 Concept made its television debut for Series 9, Episode 26 of Motor Week on the 24th January, 2002. This car was briefly shown as part of Motor Week's segment on the Detroit Auto Show, which was narrated by Richard Hammond. It made its final televised appearance for Top Gear's first episode back on the 20th October 2002, which was coincidentally also presented by Hammond.

Significant examples[edit source]

  • GT40 - The sole concept produced for the 2002 Detroit Auto Show.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Richard Hammond peers into the GT40.

  • Studio; the GT40 is visible towards the back.

Navigation[edit | edit source]

Vehicles featured in Top Gear - Series 1, Episode 1 (20th October, 2002)
Road tested
Track tested
Used in challenges
Speed camera challenge: Honda Civic Type-R (black) | Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG | TVR Tuscan S
Vegetable oil challenge: Volvo 760 Turbo Diesel
Shown to camera
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