Electric Ford GT40 replica brings 800bhp, 590lb ft

An electric-run remake of Ford’s famous GT40 Le Mans racer will pack 800bhp and be equipped to strike 60mph from rest in fewer than four seconds, according to its maker, EV conversion specialist Everrati.

The British company suggests its twin-motor established-up will pump out 800bhp and 590lb ft of torque, pushing the GT40 to a leading speed of 125mph, drawing electric power from a 60kWh battery which is unusually – for a creation of this kind – equipped with 700V charging components for rapid prime-ups. 

The original GT40, created in the 1960s, housed a 7.-litre V8 engine which made 478bhp, with 475lb ft of torque, maxing out at 205mph. 

Constructed with the sole purpose of winning the world’s fiercest endurance race, it was also ultra-light-weight – but Everrari says its new EV variation will not provide a significant body weight penalty, irrespective of the addition of chunky EV drivetrain components, quoting a kerbweight of just over 1300kg. The firm states this is a lighter than a absolutely-fuelled, race-spec V8 GT40. 

In contrast to the authentic, the EV remake will emit an synthetic V8-design and style soundtrack, with a gear shifter permitting the driver to pick “virtual gears” which backlinks to the faux motor sound. This can be activated in Race manner, the agency states.

But this challenge is not a restomod, rather it gets a new shell and chassis, both of those developed by US company Superformance. The enterprise makes each and every just one of its chassis underneath licence from the unique trademark holder.

There is no all round cost offered for the vehicle, with fees based on just about every particular person get. An authentic 1960s GT40 at this time sells for amongst £1 million and £10 million.

Everrati founder and CEO Justin Lunny stated: “The GT40 personifies Everrati’s philosophy. While lots of firms execute electric powered conversions of vintage autos, our approach goes far further than that. 

“Deploying an OEM frame of mind and skillset, we redefine the automobile as a new auto with point out-of-the-art style and design and engineering executed by a team with considerable encounter at some of the world’s most celebrated car or truck makers. 

“The GT40 showcases how Everrati is having the art of future-proofing automotive icons

by electrification to the future stage. And with a scalable creation process in place and an ambitious tactic to collaborate with new production associates, we are poised to expand the firm and interact with a new world-wide buyer foundation for the GT40 and our other types.”