1968 FORD GT40

427ci V8•RWD•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$9,697 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,939/yr · 160¢/mile equivalent

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289ci V8

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

555 jobs across 18 categories

body (32)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (70)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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156 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (46)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (15)

transmission (3)

No fluid specs for this vehicle.

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 27

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

650 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

75 Ah

Amp Hours

125 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions12.06" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Race-spec vehicle; battery typically located in rear trunk area for weight distribution

33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

No waveform references for this vehicle.

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