THE
E.R.A. GT
A Replica
of the
Ford GT40 MK1
The facts are clear. The ERA GT has no
equal! Compare our body, engineering, and level of support with
others.
Now
Available!
The ERA MK
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"Shelby" and "Ford" are registered
trademarks.
E.R.A. is in no way connected to holder
of these or any other rights involving the original Ford GT.
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THE ERA GT
KIT
AN UNASSEMBLED PRODUCTION
CAR
$54,900 |
Like the ERA 427SC, the
ERA GT kit was designed to be
put together like a production car. No
fabrication is necessary, so your garage simply becomes the final assembly
line. Carefully chosen components are thoroughly integrated into the overall
design. All the holes, caged nuts, receptacles, brackets, adapters, etc.
that are necessary to mount these components were designed into our kit from
the beginning.
Except for the drive-train, wheels and some standard suspension components,
everything necessaryto complete a finished
automobile is there. From a custom aluminum
radiator to the minutia of wiring harness clips.
Furthermore, the standard pieces are the highest
quality . We don't skimp, even
where you can't see . |
THE ERA
BODY
The ERA GT body
is a near-perfect copy of the original Ford GT40 MK I race car, with
improvements made for longevity, silence, and weather sealing.
Because many of our cars will be used on the street, our standard fiberglass
layup is formulated toward maintaining excellent
body shaperather than feather-light weight (although custom layups
are possible). The front and rear body sections are hand laid using random
fiberglass mat so that the paintable surface will show no cloth pattern,
even after many years. |
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THE
CHASSIS
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The ERAGT CHASSIS (LHD or
RHD) is a semi-monocoque
structure like the original. Ours uses 14 to 20 gage
stainless steel , slightly thicker than
original, instead of the original cold-rolled mild steel. The chassis is
about 50 lbs heavier, a small price to pay for greatly increased corrosion
resistance and reliability. The only major change from the original is the
substitution of a graphite/kevlar reinforced plastic roof for the original
steel one (which wasn't particularly structural anyway.) By narrowing
the rocker panels slightly, we give you more interior
space and comfort . Unlike the original GT40, our chassis is designed
for an efficient (optional) air conditioning system.
All the components that you must install are simply
bolted in. The chassis already has caged nuts for almost everything
imaginable. |
SUSPENSION
The E.R.A. kit includes front and rear aluminum castings, ball joints, bushings
and control arms, all closely duplicating the original car. Pin-drive
pieces are optional, replacing the designed-for Corvette components.
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Front suspension |

Rear Suspension |
The E.R.A. custom aluminum/magnesium alloy uprights
accept production axles, bearings and brakes so that servicing
is easy and economical. Coil-over
dampers from Spax, Koni and other sources
are optional. A rear sway bar is also
available. |
OTHER
SYSTEMS
BRAKES/CLUTCH
Except for the rotors and calipers (from late model Corvette), the
ERA GT comes with all hydraulic and
mechanical parts for the brakes and clutch control systems. From the pedals
to the stainless steel sheathed caliper flex lines, everything is included
and pre-installed. A fore-and-aft adjustable
pedal assembly comes complete with dual brake master cylinders
w/balance bar, clutch master and slave cylinder, bracket and connecting rod,
and fluid reservoirs. All lines and fittings are also included and
installed.
THE THROTTLE SYSTEM INCLUDES the accelerator
pedal assembly, with special progressive linkage and the cable and bracket
THE COOLING SYSTEM includes a heavy duty
custom made aluminum radiator with dual cooling fans for worry free driving.
OUR
INTERIOR: Dashboard with Stewart
Warner gages, seats, carpet, door panels, tunnel cover and console/arm rest,
and finished rear bulkhead, plus the steering column and steering wheel are
also included.
A complete ELECTRICAL SYSTEM comes with
all lights (installed), plus modular wiring harnesses, relays and circuit
breakers. |
TRIM AND ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE the
door aero-fairings, side view mirrors, all weather seals , grommets, louvered
aluminum panels for top and rear of rear body, hand brake cables, air
duct hoses, defroster grille, rooftop exhaust vent w/water trap & drain
hose
GLAZING, includes laminated windshield,
hard coated acrylic door and rear windows with swing-out vent windows,
safety glass intermediate rear window w/gasket, and windshield wiper arm
& blade
FUEL SYSTEM, INSTALLED, includes two
cross-linked polyethylene impact resistant foam filled fuel tanks with fittings
and hoses , two aluminum filler caps and
all connecting hardware. |
SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine: Ford small block, 289-351CIDw/Holley 4bbl
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Transmission: Pantera ZF 5DS-25/2 5speed transaxle (modified to original
orientation)
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Chassis: Mid-engine stainless steel semi-monocoque with integral rollbar,
square tube subframe front and rear.
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Suspension: Front:: Independent, double wishbone, coil-over dampers, cast
aluminum hub carriers
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Rear: Independant, reverse lower A, top radius arm, with trailing arms, coil-over
dampers
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Wheels Bolt-on wheels, 8.5" x 15"(F) and 10"x 15"(R) or
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Pin Drive in various sizes from 8" and 9.5" x 15 to 9.5" and 12.5" x 17"
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Body: Hand laid fiberglass body panels with Carbon/Kevlar roof. Inner
panels are bonded in with special techniques to reduce "print through" on
the outside body panels
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Brakes: Vented disc, 11.5 or 12" front and rear, Aluminum calipers, emergency
brake built-in at the rear
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Steering: Rack and pinion, left or right hand drive
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Comfort Adjustable seats, steering wheel and pedal assembly. Will accomodate
6'4" people with "Gurney Bubble"
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Ventilation Flow through, with optional AirConditioning and/or heater
DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase: 95"/241cm
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Track, Front: 57" with 8.5"-10" wheel
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Rear: 58"-59" with 10"-14" wheel
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Body Length: 165"/419cm
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Body Width: 70"-74" (Std or "1075" flares)
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Body Height: 40.5"/103cm with 4.8" ground clearance
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Ground clearance: Adjustable, 4"-5.5"
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Weight, dry: 2350-2550 lbs depending on options
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Fuel Capacity: 16 gallons total, two tanks
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Era Replica
Automobiles |
608-612 E. Main St.
New Britain, CT 06051
Tel. 860-224-0253
Fax 860-827-1055 |
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