CAV GT40

CAV GT40 - ABH 405C

Built by Taylor Automotive Ltd for our client over several years to his unique, very high specification, this CAV GT40 is now for sale.

The build and specification of this CAV GT40 are very impressive and unlike any other CAV GT40 in the world.

The car has been built as a capable track car that can also be used on the road with ease.

The specifications and build quality of this GT40 speak for themselves on this car!

500HP all aluminium Bennett Race engine (currently de-tuned to 400HP with 427ftlbs torque)
Weber 48 IDA carburettors on a FAV inlet manifold.
Phenolic spacers and aluminium Turkey tray to control radiated heat
Zircotec ceramic coated cross over exhaust system with stainless steel collectors
Aluminium exhaust box with stainless steel internals. Fully repackable and tuneable.
Mocal oil to water oil cooler system – thermostatically controlled
Aviad wet sump
Black anodised aluminium AN12 oil fittings, PTFE black braided oil lines
Davis Craig high capacity electric water pump
Water pump and cooling fans controlled by their own ECU
Quaife ZFQ gearbox 5 speed gearbox – specifically developed for GT40 replicas
McLeod twin plate organic clutch
Tilton concentric clutch slave cylinder allowing a beautifully weighted clutch pedal
Upgraded rear drive shaft spindles with 108mm PCD CV joints
High capacity aluminium fuel tanks with FIA roll over vents
Independent dual pump fuel system with hidden swirl tanks
Holley regulators
Carter 100GPH electric fuel pumps
Black anodised aluminium fuel fittings – E10 compatible black braided fuel lines

Highly modified CAV stainless steel monocoque chassis designed for taller drivers
Internal cruciform structure replicating the original GT40 chassis
Added strengthening to main chassis pontoons
Strengthened radius arm pickup points – a known weakness of the CAV GT40
Internal CDS roll hoop to UK Motorsport standards with rear bracing
HANS Device-compatible harness mountings
Aluminium bulkhead panelling
Twin-skin insulated engine panel
Oval fuel tank inspection plates – as per original GT40
Chassis finished in Ford Polar Grey

Koni dampers – adjustable in bump and rebound with adjustable spring platforms
Revised front suspension geometry incorporating fully adjustable rose-jointed wishbones – CAV billet aluminium uprights
Fully adjustable rose-jointed rear suspension – CAV cast aluminium uprights
Tubular adjustable rear anti-roll bar

Tillett lightweight seats
Luke 6-point racing harnesses
Removable 14″ Mota-Lita GT40 steering wheel
Smith’s GT40 instruments
Left-hand gear change as per original GT40s (unique on a CAV)
Handheld fire extinguisher
Motorsport fire extinguisher system nozzle and plumbing installed – ready for new fire bottle

Geared high-torque starter motor
WOSP 100 amp race alternator
MSD Digital 6AL ignition
Bespoke motorsport-spec wiring loom
ECU-controlled electric climate air conditioning (same system as used by Singer Porsche)
Odyssey race battery