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Racer ford p682/15/2023 ![]() Such a setup was similar to the Lotus Type 49, but the in the F3Ls case, the engine was not fully stressed. Unlike the steel GT40, an aluminum monocoque with a rear sub frame supported the F3L. After a promising 1967 season, the DFV V8 seemed fitting for the basis of a new sports prototype. Financed by Ford, the Cosworth DFV V8 was designed specifically for Type 49. This restriction motivated Alan Mann Racing take a very close look at the Lotus Type 49 which featured a three liter V8. Prototype racing was limited to a three liter capacity in 1968. It used an upcoming F1 car as a basis for both its engine and chassis. Alan Mann Racing was specifically responsible for development of the new prototype. Also known as the Ford P68, this curvaceous racecar was built as a possible replacement for the GT40. ![]()
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