It's Ford vs 'Everyone', says Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO, in a subtle reference to the ‘Ford vs Ferrari’ blockbuster movie just weeks after Ferrari’s return to the winners’ circle at Le Mans.
The GT3 Mustang will make its race debut next year (and will contest the Le Mans classic) – although it probably won’t be seen in Australia till 2025. But it almost certainly will be on the grid at the Bathurst 12 Hour; Ford’s global motorsport boss Mark Rushwood specifically mentioning Mount Panorama when speaking to Sportscar365 website at the GT3 Mustang’s launch.
“There is a ton [of interest in Australia],” Rushbrook said. “I can’t wait to see this car going around that track (Bathurst).”
The GT3 Mustang is powered by a 5.4-litre version of the Coyote-based V8 engine, and drives through a rear-mounted transaxle transmission. Body panels are carbon fibre, and a bespoke aero package (including a distinctive rear wing mounted ahead of the bootlid and directly on the rear pillars) to meet GT3 targets.
It's built by Canadian outfit Multimatic, which is also responsible for the GT4 car.
“The Mustang GT4 is a key member of our motorsports lineup,” said Global Director Mark Rushbrook, Ford Performance Motorsports. “It’s placement between the Mustang GT3 and soon-to-be-unveiled Mustang Dark Horse R keeps the brand in competition at all levels of on-track performance and is an important part of our customer racing program. With this new version, based off the seventh generation’s new Dark Horse model, we’ve upped the game and are ready to challenge an entire world of competitors.”
With the public unveiling of the GT3 and GT4 Mustangs, Ford has also revealed its new, global Ford Performance branding that will now be featured on all its racing vehicles.
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