Ruffian 40

Originally scheduled for a routine motor and transaxle install, the GT40 became Chris' second home build that turned into a high tech restomod requiring new processes and technologies that would modernize the legendary GT40 Mark 1. The Ruffian40 was revealed at SEMA 2021 in Toyo's Treadpass booth and helped launch Ruffian Cars.

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RUFFIAN40

BUILD SPECS

Concept

Kasim Tlibekua and Chris Ashton

ENGINE

Engine: Ford Racing 52XS

580HP
445 ft. lbs. torque
8000RPM rev limit
12:1 compression

Fuel Type: 91 Octane

Fuel Pump: Hyperfuel swirl pot

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission: Quaife 5S dogleg transaxle

Oil: Torco SR-5R 5W-50

Exhaust: Equal length, 180-degree headers with vacuum-operated bypass valves

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Superformance GT40 Mark I

Shocks: Bilstein

Front-End Lift: KW

Steering: Flaming River electronic assisted rack and pinion

BRAKES

Manufacturer: Wilwood

Calipers: 6 piston

Rotors: 14"

WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEELS

Make and Model: Signature THREE centerlock
Finish: Gloss black hoop, matte bronze center, black hardware
Front Size: 18x11
Rear Size: 19x14

TIRES

Make and Model: Toyo Proxes R888R
Front Size: 295/30/18
Rear Size: 345/30/19

BODY AND PAINT

Fenders and Front Spoiler: Designed by Kasim Tlibekov

Roof Scoop: Designed and built originally by Chris Ashton

Side Skirts: Designed by Competition Carbon

Widebody Kit: Produced by Competition Carbon

Door Handles: Designed, 3D printed, and installed by Chris Ashton

Rear Spoiler: 1/8" aluminum sheet

Paint Color: 2020 Toyota Cavalry Blue

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

Battery: Braille

Engine Management: Ford control pack 2

Headlights: Designed, built, 3D printed, finished, wired and installed by Chris Ashton

Taillights: Morimoto

INTERIOR

Gauges: Custom Speedhut Ruffian GT40

Shifter: Jake Palm

AC System: Vintage Air

Rear view camera: Gentex

"RUFFIAN40" A Ruffian Cars Build Book (Softcover + PDF)

The Ruffian40 build book dives into Ruffian Cars' most daring build to date: the modernization of an "untouchable" 1960's racing icon, the '66 Ford GT40. Follow along as Chris transforms a Superformance roller to a widebody SEMA masterpiece! The book measures 9"x12" and is packed with detail spanning 192 full-color, glossy pages. It makes a great coffee table book or conversation piece and will hopefully be a source of inspiration for future builders.

£25.00 GBP