Originally posted by jdk
It was called the GT40 before because it was 40" tall. Well, the new ford GT isnt 40" tall, so why bother calling it GT40.
well you beat me to it but yes that is the reason the original was the GT40.
Also I spotted a new Ford GT on I-75 yesterday afternoon. It was a dark blueish purple similar to the color Ferrari has on their 360s.