Ford GT40 Mk I Gearbox - ZF 5DS

Ford GT40 Mk I /III Gearbox ZF 5DS-25 for 1-25 to 1-6 Scale

Ford GT40 Mark I/III
The ZF 5DS-25 (5-speed) Gearbox: Primarily used in the 289 ci (4.7-liter) / 302ci (5.3-liter) Mark I and Mk III versions. The ZF 5-speed became the standard for many later racing versions and is often associated with the classic endurance setup.

This Gearbox was also used in:

The ZF 5DS-25 5-speed transaxle was famously fitted to
mid-engined sports cars and prototypes in the 1960s/70s, most notably the Ford GT40 (4.7L/5.3L).

It was also used in the Wyer Mirage,
Matra 630/640,
Cooper Maserati,
Ferrari 330 P3,
BMW M1,
De Tomaso Pantera (Flipped),
and Lancia 037 (Flipped).
And Many Other Racing Cars in the Late 60's to 80's

The 1978–1981 BMW M1 (E26) is equipped with a 5-speed manual transaxle, specifically the ZF 5 DS-25-2.

The De Tomaso Pantera utilizes a ZF 5-speed transaxle (5DS-25), famously shared with the Ford GT40, which is mounted in a "flipped" or inverted configuration to accommodate the suspension layout. This inversion, with the axles running under the input shaft, is necessary for proper axle alignment and rotation.