Hello everyone,
I’m an engineer with almost 20 years of experience in automotive engineering. I’m also the co-owner of a company that designs and manufactures high-performance gearboxes for electric and hybrid vehicles, including single-speed and two-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. My passion for performance cars, combined with my engineering background, has led me to the idea of building GT40 car.
My initial idea was to buy a replica. However, after researching both original GT40s and modern replicas, I realized that their safety and build standards might not be sufficient in the event of a crash. The GT40—both in its original form and in most replicas—was never designed with modern crash protection in mind. My goal is to change that while preserving the essence of what makes this car special.
I am developing a GT40 replica that retains the car’s legendary looks and performance but with significant improvements in safety and engineering. This isn’t just another kit car; I aim to build a street-legal and track-only version with a strong, integrated safety structure and modern performance components.
Key Features
I’m an engineer with almost 20 years of experience in automotive engineering. I’m also the co-owner of a company that designs and manufactures high-performance gearboxes for electric and hybrid vehicles, including single-speed and two-speed dual-clutch gearboxes. My passion for performance cars, combined with my engineering background, has led me to the idea of building GT40 car.
My initial idea was to buy a replica. However, after researching both original GT40s and modern replicas, I realized that their safety and build standards might not be sufficient in the event of a crash. The GT40—both in its original form and in most replicas—was never designed with modern crash protection in mind. My goal is to change that while preserving the essence of what makes this car special.
Project Overview
I am developing a GT40 replica that retains the car’s legendary looks and performance but with significant improvements in safety and engineering. This isn’t just another kit car; I aim to build a street-legal and track-only version with a strong, integrated safety structure and modern performance components.
Key Features
- Safety-Focused Chassis – I’m designing a tubular frame with aluminum/carbon fiber monocoque elements around the driver, featuring integrated crumple zones to significantly improve crash safety compared to traditional GT40 replicas.
- Accurate 3D Chassis Model – I’ve spent around six months, working part-time, to redraw the original GT40 chassis in 3D using existing 2D drawings and real-world measurements.
- Modern Powertrain – The car could feature a Ford Voodoo/Aluminator V8 paired with, not defined yet, transaxle, delivering the raw, high-revving character of a naturally aspirated supercar.
- Advanced Driving Aids – The car should integrate ABS and a traction control system, both of which will be adjustable. The level of assistance can be modulated or turned off, giving drivers full control based on their preference and driving conditions.
- Engineering & Simulation – Using SolidWorks, I plan to run structural and crash simulations to validate the design before building the prototype.
- Low-Volume Production – My vision is not just a one-off build but a limited-production car that balances heritage with modern engineering.
