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  1. www.motortrend.com › features › how-ford-beatHow Ford Beat Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours Of Le Mans

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    Nov 11, 2019 · The Ford Mark II engines peak at about 6,200 rpm and orders were given not to exceed 6,100. On Thursday's practice Ken Miles smashed Phil Hill's existing record of 138.360 mph (set in '65 with a ...

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  3. www.thewrap.com › ford-v-ferrari-fact-check-did-le'Ford v Ferrari' Fact Check: Did Le Mans '66 Really End That ...

    The real life Le Mans ’66 ended with a historic finish: Ford trounced the frontrunner Ferrari as all three Ford cars crossed the finish line in a dead heat. But there’s some additional drama ...

  4. www.historyvshollywood.com › reelfaces › ford-v-ferrariHow Accurate is Ford v Ferrari? The True Story of Ken Miles ...

    Nov 12, 2019 · What year did Ford finally beat Ferrari at Le Mans? The Ford GT40 brought Ferrari's dominance at Le Mans to an end in 1966, when the Ford GT40 Mark IIs captured first, second and third place. Ford also took the top spot at Le Mans the following three years - 1967, 1968 and 1969. Factory support was withdrawn after the 1967 win.

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  6. www.forbes.com › wheels › newsFord vs. Ferrari: The Real Story Behind The Most Bitter ...

    Nov 14, 2019 · After losing to Ferrari at Le Mans in 1964 and 1965, Ford turned to the legendary Los Angeles car designer Carroll Shelby, one of the only American drivers to ever win at Le Mans, to run race ...

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  7. time.com › 5730536 › ford-v-ferrari-true-storyThe True Story Behind Ford v Ferrari | TIME

    Nov 15, 2019 · Ford’s decision to take on Ferrari at Le Mans had roots in a failed business deal. Henry Ford II at 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 18, 1966 in Le Mans, France Roger Viollet—Getty Images. As ...

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  8. www.autoweek.com › racing › more-racingThe REAL Story of the Twisted “Ford v. Ferrari” Finish at Le ...

    Jun 6, 2023 · It was estimated Ford spent $3 million (about $25 million in current dollars) for the privilege of steamrolling Ferrari. Phipps came closest to summing up the storyline that would later become a ...

  9. allthatsinteresting.com › ken-milesKen Miles And The True Story Behind 'Ford V Ferrari'

    Apr 13, 2022 · At Le Mans 1966, Ferrari entered the race with a five-year winning streak. As a result, the car brand only entered two cars in anticipation of another win. Still, it wasn’t enough to just beat Ferrari. In Ford’s eyes, the win needed to look good, too. With three Ford GT40s in the lead, it was clear Ford was going to win the race.