AK Sportscars - AK40 - GT40 Replica
Bringing the American LeMans Legend back to your Garage.
Offering an English crafted LeMans replica.
Developed to be offered in two levels.
Level 1, heritage Ford 302 or 347 based Ford Performance, ITBs, ZF Quaife Transaxle.
Level 2, Ford Coyote 5.0 or 5.2 Ford Performance, 8 stack ITBs, ZF Quaife Transaxle.
Can discuss other options
The AK40 can be ordered 3 ways:
Our "40 Build Box" through one of our Authorized Builders,
shipped to them. You can finish a Factory Roller that is "Turn-Key-Minus"
or we complete it here at RMI.
Contact us to build your dream AK40.
The GT40, launched in the 60s by Ford, this ultimate sports car went on to four straight Le Mans victories from 1966 -1969, cementing its place in Motorsports legend.
The AK40 is based on this legend, a replica of the two time wining LeMans racer.
Space frame tubular with aluminum paneling, designed by Mick Sollis of Southern GT.
AK have further developed the AK40 to accept the modern Ford Coyote powerplant and a modern ZF transaxle.
AKs hand laid bodies and craftsmanship.
Available LHD or RHD like the original and our Revival heritage factory car.
AK40 is available in both modular form and factory built.
AK 40s
Choose from the heritage Ford Performance 302 engine family or modern Ford Performance Coyote 5.0L with ITBs or Super Charger coming soon!
Level 1
Traditional
Level 1 AK40
Example: “Antoinette”
ENGINE: Heritage Small Block Ford 302, 347, 363 Ford Performance
INDUCTION: 8 Stack throttle body fuel injection, controlled by ‘Drive-by-wire’.
ECU: Canems - EFI - drive-by-wire
CHASSIS: AK40 spaceframe tubular with aluminum paneling
FUEL SYSTEM: Twin tanks, twin low-pressure pumps on separate circuits feeding to swirl pot with high-pressure fuel pump to fuel rail and injectors.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Hand fabricated ‘bundle of snakes’ headers to twin stainless silencers
TRANSAXLE: Quaife ZFQ Five Speed five speed and limited slip-differential.
BRAKES: AP four-pot calipers and vented discs front and rear. Separate Brembo parking caliper
WHEELS: Image BRM pattern 15” wheels front and rear with period Avon road/race tyres
optional 17" BRM Wheels
INSTRUMENTS: Full instrument array with correct angled speedometer on passenger’s side. Includes fuel pump switchover, cooling fan over-ride and heated front screen
PAINT: Custom available, Racing livery can add to costs.
Example is French Racing Team Livery
Level 2
Modern
Level 2 AK40
Example “Juniper”
ENGINE: Ford Coyote 5.0L Ford Performance
INDUCTION: 8 Stack throttle body fuel injection. Drive-by-wire
ECU: Canems - EFI Technology
CHASSIS: AK40 spaceframe tubular with aluminum paneling
FUEL SYSTEM: Twin tanks, twin low-pressure pumps on separate circuits feeding to swirl pot with high-pressure fuel pump to fuel rail and injectors.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: Hand fabricated ‘bundle of snakes’ headers to twin stainless silencers
TRANSAXLE: Quaife ZFQ five speed and limited slip-differential.
BRAKES: AP four-pot calipers and vented discs front and rear. Separate Brembo parking caliper
WHEELS: Image BRM pattern 15” wheels front and rear with period Avon road/race tyres
Optional 17" BRM Wheels
INSTRUMENTS: Full instrument array with correct angled speedometer on passenger’s side. Includes fuel pump switchover, cooling fan over-ride and heated front screen
PAINT: Single Color - Custom available, Racing livery can add to costs.