The Ford GT40 is an endurance racing car that won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race from 1960 to 1965. Now the British company Everrati has announced that it will make a replica of this car.

The original GT40 was powered by a 7.0L V8 engine with 485 hp (357 kW) and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque. It reached 62 in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). The car was designed exclusively to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and was built from lightweight materials.

The British company said the GT40 will be powered by two electric motors that will deliver a total power of 800 hp (432 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, which is enough to reach a maximum of 124 mph (200 km) / h). Unlike the original, the electric replica will produce the fake sound of a V8 engine. The driver will be able to select “virtual speeds” after activating Race mode. The car will be equipped with a new body and chassis, but also a 60 kWh battery.

The GT 40 is not the only car the British company has produced, so it will join the electric fleet that includes the Porsche 911 964, Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz 280SL.

The original GT 40 costs millions, and how much the replica will cost is currently unknown.

Source: Everrati