Ford Mustang GT3 mechanics
Under the hood of the Ford Mustang GT3 is the same V8 Coyote engine that is found in the Ford Mustang Dark Horse or the Ford Mustang GTD that we already talked about in another Cars & Pizza article. The GT3 is prepared by none other than M-Sport, who represent Ford in form and name (although without being an official team) in the World Rally Championship, in addition to having run its program in Rallycross years ago and having managed the The Bentley Continental GT3. In the case of the racing version, the naturally aspirated 5.4 produces about 600 horsepower, limited according to the specifications of the technical regulations – a figure that will also vary depending on the BoP (Balance of Performance), a tool created to ensure equality between the different machines that participate in championships of this type.
This Ford Mustang GT3, based on the Dark Horse and developed together with Multimatic (like the Ford GT MKIV or the GT GT3 from years ago) has a transaxle gearbox located in the rear of the car, as well as multi-link suspensions. measure as can be expected in a car of this regulation. The aerodynamic assembly is exclusive with carbon fiber elements, according to the dimensions of all GT3s – other GT sprint or endurance cars, such as the GT2 or GT4, have other aerodynamic elements, being one of the main distinctive features.
“For a project like the Mustang GT we turned to two of our most trusted partners in motorsports,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports. “I’m sure we and Ford fans will be excited when Mustang begins competing at the highest level in GT racing in 2024.”
Who will drive the Ford Mustang GT3?
Normally, at the end of an article of this type we talk about prices, but since it is a racing car, for an individual the most logical thing is to look for the price of a Dark Horse or another registrable variant of the Mustang. The GT3s, all of them, have similar prices since it is not only a battle on the track, but a commercial battle between their respective ‘critters’, as also happens in other disciplines (as happens with the Rally2 in rallies, without going any further). far).
The most obvious name is Joey Hand, who has been deeply involved in the car’s development from the get-go. Hand was already confirmed a long time ago, as was also confirmed Dirk Müller and Harry Tincknell and Mike Rockenfeller, who we saw doing a lot of hard work at Le Mans this year with the NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro alongside Jenson Button and Jimmie Johnson. Joining this project are Ben Barker, Chris Mies, Dennis Olsen and veterans such as Andy Priaulx and Fred Vervisch, great specialists in GT categories.
And we must not forget that the Ford Mustang GT3 will not only be in the WEC (in the hands of Proton Competition), but it will also race with its own cars in the IMSA (these managed by Multimatic), two in each championship with each team functioning independently – something that is not so unusual, as it also happens for example with Porsche Penske, developing and evolving the 963 in different directions. It will also be possible to see the Ford Mustang GT3 in private hands in championships such as the GT World Challenge, the DTM or any other championship where GT3 cars are supported – including, of course, the GT-CER in Spain.
