2021 Absolute Pace GT40

The Vital Statistics:

• Engine Number FPV BS05898.

• VIN 6T9P01AAAMAAAB002.

• Modification Plate ICV Compliant affixed front bay,

• Fuel Tanks 2off 40 litres per tank, individual Gauges manual isolation.

• Battery Full River AGM HC 28 CCA 410 @ -18c..

• Filters 1x Coarse 1x Fine 120-micron Fuel.

• Fire Extinguisher 1 Kg between seats.

• Weight 1276 kg Balance Front 12% Rear 13%.

• Documentation approvals Queensland contained in Ring clip folder separately

• Manuals, spare parts booklets special tools supplied in a separate carton (heavy)

The Sleek Subdued colour combination Black with Silver Striping belies the Power and performance of the Original Car driven By Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans 24hrs, in 1966.The Driver of this tribute replica will be greeted everywhere he travels with smiles of appreciation for presentation of such a classic race car.

Sliding in to the Drivers Seat of this car you are immediately aware of the smooth plush Connelly Leather with traditional venting rings. Lifting the seat adjuster, you can easily move to your preferred driving position.

The Dash makes a statement. All instruments are focused to the driver and are easy to read analogue gauges with blue-back lighting adjustable to your preference.


Road Tested for You to Enjoy

• This GT 40 is Different to all others, it was a planned and designed construction.

• Completion 2021 for Final Engineering Inspection and Approval

• Queensland Transport & Main Roads Registration 2021, Status Current.

• Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance Shannon’s ,Status Current.

• Queensland Personal Plate Approved.

• ICV exemptions applied to current ADR

• Body -Wider Rear Wheel Access, SS Composite Glass / Carbon Fibre

• Chassis Monocoque 15# Absolute Pace.

• Safety Cell Jig Welded Full Aluminium 6 m/m Plate.

• Anti-Intrusion Bars Steel to Doors and roll Bar.

• Front Crumple Zone.

• Front / Rear Hinge Clips lock in place w/- Original Style Hartwell Service Latch.

Slick as You Like

• Ford Performance Australia have honed the Miami 5 litre Multi valve dual cam V8 Motor and Harrop1900cc Super Charger to produce 670 Nm & 416Kw at the wheels.

• Haltech Elite 2500 Engine Management has full control fuel pressure, O2 Sensors, cam solenoids, fly by wire throttle and much more.

• Trans Axel Porsche G5052 limited slip 5 speed 9” crown wheel super strong for the high torque output from the motor.

• Gear Shifter Centre console positive cable movement billet aluminium.

• Steering Flat Bottom soft touch with yellow marker for top Centre Electric assist power.

Power as You like

• Braking Dual Systems Brembo with vacuum boost.

• Parking Brake Electric Dash control indicator Brembo / Tesla.

• Steering column Toyota Electric power assist.

• Exhaust Stainless Steel FPV headers to Cats built in muffler.

• Wheels pin drive Shelby American, Vintage Old Gold.

• Tyres Semi Slick Falken 87w & 97w front 17” rear 18”.

• Suspension Adjustable twin upper & Lower Control Arms, push rod to coil over adjustable shockers.

• Road Clearance adjustment Rear Manual, Front Electric Lift Dash s/w control.

• Exterior Mirrors power adjustment on Dash.

• Wiper Single Blade 2 speed washer Manual.

• Lighting Park, low beam, high beam, plus high-power driving lights 100w each.

• Hazard Flasher s/w on Dash.

• Reversing Light and Camera activated by reverse gear S/w.

• Interior Light hood Auto/ Manual


Exhilaration with Care.

• Driver Safety Cell.

• Seat Belts 3-point Lap Sash.

• Seating Factory moulded, leather & Foam clad sideways protection.

• Air conditioning via a three speed fan, constant air to dash demister, plus face outlets each side and floor to passenger side.


The owner of this car must thank those persons too many to be named for the technical support and specially produced items to keep this Gt 40 replica Mark 2 moving forward. A special thanks goes out to the members of the Queensland Cobra Club for their technical know-how and advice over the last 6 years.

I have thoroughly enjoyed building and driving this car over the past six years however it is now time to hand the keys over to its next owner to cherish as much as I have.