Alisi Motors
- Miles GT40
Crafting a Modern GT40 Replica with Advanced Electrical Architecture
How Alisi Motors Built a Street-Legal Ford GT40 Replica Using Hardwire Electronics
Based in Córdoba, Argentina, Alisi Motors is a specialist manufacturer with roots in top-tier motorsport, having previously produced race cars for the TC2000 and Turismo Nacional series. Their latest project, the Miles GT, marks a shift toward bespoke, road-legal vehicles.
The Miles GT is a handcrafted replica of the Ford GT40 MK1, built on a tubular chassis with a lightweight fiberglass body. Powered by a Ford Windsor 302 engine stroked to 338 cu.in. with fuel injection, it combines period-correct styling with modern usability. The car has been recognised as Argentina’s Handmade Car of the Year and is fully road-legal under national regulations.
FLEXIBILITY IN DESIGN
The software-configurable nature of the PDM25 allowed all electrical functions to be defined without complex hardware changes. This made it possible to integrate modern road-going features while maintaining a simple and adaptable architecture.
ENHANCED RELIABILITY
By eliminating traditional relays and fuses, the PDM25 provides a solid-state solution that improves durability and reduces potential failure points. Combined with high-quality harness construction, the system is designed to withstand heat, vibration, and demanding environments.
COMPACT AND CLEAN INTEGRATION
The combination of a single PDM unit and a tightly packaged harness results in a clean, space-efficient installation. This is particularly important in a vehicle where maintaining the visual authenticity of the original design is key.
A NEW STANDARD FOR HANDCRAFTED VEHICLES
The Miles GT demonstrates how modern electrical systems can be seamlessly integrated into classic vehicle design. By utilising Hardwire Electronics’ PDM technology, Alisi Motors has created a platform that enhances usability, reliability, and performance—setting a new benchmark for handcrafted vehicles in Argentina.
THE CHALLENGE
Transforming a minimalist race car design into a road-legal vehicle required the integration of modern electrical systems, including indicators, hazard lights, horn, wipers, dashboard instrumentation, and air conditioning.
The goal was to implement these features without compromising the car’s classic design, while also ensuring the system remained robust, compact, and practical for a low-volume, handcrafted build.
THE HARDWIRE SOLUTION
The project team implemented the Hardwire Electronics PDM25 as the central control unit for the vehicle’s electrical system.
Mounted behind the dashboard, the PDM25 replaces traditional fuse and relay systems, managing all auxiliary functions. This enabled a clean and compact installation while maintaining full control over all electrical outputs.
The wiring harness was engineered to a high motorsport standard:
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Concentric-twisted construction to reduce size and improve packaging
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DTM connectors throughout for reliability
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Protection using braided sleeving, DR25, and thermal insulation
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Modular layout to support efficient assembly