Everrati and Superformance LLC have formed a strategic partnership, with the first product new model being an electrified version of the legendary GT40. Originally developed by Ford, the GT40 was aimed at breaking Ferrari’s dominance at LeMans and it famously delivered a 1-2-3 victory in 1966. Safir GT40 Spares now owns the GT40 trademark to preserve and promote the iconic racecar.
For a little background on the partners, Everrati specializes in the re-engineering of automotive icons by fitting advanced electric vehicle powertrains. The company was founded in 2019 by fintech entrepreneur Justin Lunny, its CEO, and long-term automotive specialist Nick Williams, the COO of the company. Both car enthusiasts from an early age, the future partners became increasingly conscious of the wider impact combustion engines have on the environment.
The company’s mission is to further the legacies of iconic cars with custom-designed electric power units and battery systems for enhanced performance and zero emissions. Everrati customers can already commission their own electric Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Pagoda; Porsche 911 (964) Coupe, Targa, and Convertible; and Land Rover Series IIA in a range of configurations.
Superformance, a leading manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation component sports cars, offers a line of high-performance component cars celebrating some of the most iconic vehicles of all time. Since 1994, the company has been distributing complete Continuation Shelby Cobras and Daytonas; Corvettes and Grand Sports; and GT40s—along with rolling chassis replicas.
The Superformance factory is said to be one of the world’s largest specialty car production facilities. It has produced and distributed more than 5500 rolling chassis through 25 independent dealerships worldwide. The company’s rolling chassis models are completely assembled and ready for the buyer to install a drivetrain of their choice—configured with “heritage” or modern drivetrains.
“The sole focus of both Everrati and Superformance is iconic cars, and Lance and his team are the guys when it comes to authorized continuation chassis of some of the most legendary cars in history,” said Lunny. “Marrying these chassis with our advanced EV powertrains and precision engineering will enhance performance while keeping the essence and soul of the original.”
Development of the first electric Superformance GT40 model by Everrati is already underway. A prototype chassis has been built and is being adapted from internal-combustion-engine power to advanced electric propulsion at Everrati’s UK development center in Upper Heyford, a former U.S. airbase in the English Cotswolds.
“So many legendary cars were created by Anglo-American partnerships during the 1960s,” added Lunny. “In fact, the very first GT40 was brought to life in the early ‘60s by a UK-based team led by ex-pat British engineer, Roy Lunn, at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough. Its body was even made by Abbey Panels in Coventry, before the finished car was shipped to the U.S. for its unveiling the day before the New York Auto Show in April 1964. So, it feels highly appropriate for Everrati to be partnering with Superformance, furthering not only the legacy of automotive icons but the partnership between the UK and U.S.”
As with all Everrati vehicles, attention-to-detail is being applied to key new Superformance GT40 aspects such as battery location and weight distribution to maintain and enhance the character of the original.
“While I will always love a V8-powered vehicle, there is no doubting the ultra-high performance of Everrati’s advanced EV powertrains. said Lance Stander, CEO, Superformance. “I am genuinely impressed with the lengths to which Everrati goes to maintain the weight distribution and character of the original car. Electrification is the future in so many ways and adds another option for those who love classic sports cars.”
Preliminary specifications for the Superformance GT40 MKII by Everrati include targeted 800 hp (596 kW) and 800 N·m (590 lb·ft) outputs for 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) acceleration in less than 4 s. A 46-kW·h battery pack is expected to give a range of more than 125 mi (201 km); the liquid-cooled unit is said to support high-performance use with rapid discharge performance and “superior” power density. The 700-V EV powertrain system has an “OEM proven” dual-motor drive unit derived from high-performance hypercar applications, with direct DC fast charging as standard.
Drive modes are Sport or Comfort. All cars include a fully independent front and rear suspension, with Bilstein coil-over progressive shocks and H&R springs. The four-wheel vented disc brakes have Wilwood calipers. Inside are original-style seats with silver rivets, a high-capacity air conditioner, and a simulated active-sound performance exhaust.
Right and left-hand drive models are available. Optional equipment highlights are special paints including matte finish, iconic “Gulf livery,” and custom interior materials. Discerning customers can also spec a Gurney Bubble, front canards, Ohlins adjustable shock absorbers, and rear snorkels.
In any spec, the car is included in the latest Shelby World Registry.
Further details on the first model from the partnership are promised to be announced in the coming months.
