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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BUILD SPECS
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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
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
BRAKES
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
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.