1966 Superformance
RUFFIAN 40
BUILD OVERVIEW: Originally scheduled for a routine motor and transaxle install, the GT40 became Chris' second garage build and 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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STEERING
Type: Flaming River electronic assisted rack and pinion
FUEL
Fuel Type: 91 Octane
Fuel Pump: Hyperfuel swirl pot
BRAKES
ELECTRICAL
Battery: Braille
Engine Management: Ford control pack 2
EXTERIOR
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
Headlights: Designed, built, 3D printed, finished, wired and installed by Chris Ashton
Taillights: Morimoto
Door Handles: Designed, 3D printed, and installed by Chris Ashton
Rear Spoiler: 1/8" aluminum sheet
Paint and Body: South County Autobody
Color: 2020 Toyota Cavalry Blue
CHASSIS
INTERIOR
Gauges: Custom Speedhut Ruffian GT40
Shifter: Jake Palm
AC System: Vintage Air
Rear view camera: Gentex
AUDIO SYSTEM
American V8
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Ruffian40 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.



