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Speedcafe.com has obtained exclusive spy shots of the first V8-powered 2018 ‘Mustang’ being constructed in Australia.

The car, which utilises many components from the current Supercar, is set to turn a wheel in anger for the first time in coming days and will make its debut in the Invitational class at next month’s Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.

Carrying a distinct Mustang theme, including 2018-look front and rear bars, the car being constructed at MARC Cars Australia’s Queensland base is one of four new MARC Cars, officially known as the MARC II V8.

It is understood to be powered by the same 5.2-litre Coyote engine which features in the GT350 Mustang, potentially achieving output of 620hp.
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https://www.speedcafe.com/2018/01/19/first-pictures-bathurst-v8-mustang/

The race is on free to air on Sunday Feb 5 on 7mate, with shootout coverage on Saturday afternoon.
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MARC Cars has a relevant history of making successful race cars with Focus bodies and powered by Ford Coyote V8 engines.

More evidence for the Mustang from a press release:

“It’s been developed in collaboration with the 12-Hour organisers but also with the people we race with overseas.”

The Generation 2 MARC car will feature a different body shape, as well as a more powerful 5.2-litre Ford Coyote V8 and a lower minimum weight compared to the existing cars.
http://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/news/gen-ii-racer-headlines-marc-b12hr-entry/
 

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Awesome, might try to get up there this year
 

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Unfortunately if Gran Turismo Sport is anything to go by it will be beaten every time by a VW Beetle. :(
 

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Anyone know why the cook-off happened with Paul Morriss' car?
 

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Anyone know why the cook-off happened with Paul Morriss' car?
At the time, Morris thought an oil line may have been damaged in an earlier accident.
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