GT3 @ Le Mans

[Epiphany]

Aside from Saleen's effort I don't think there was ever a "factory" Mustang effort, and the Proton one was just Ford funneling through Multimatic, etc.

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[Paul McWhiskey]

So, was this the GTD?

 

[Paul McWhiskey]

Did not look like it to me.

 

[K4fxd]

No, it is the GT3.

 

[WItoTX]

Did you see the "steering rack" problem?! It looked like the wheel wasn't connected to the steering linkage lol

 

[WItoTX]

No, it is the GT3.

The gt3 and GTD are effectively the same car. GTD is specific to imsa. But since the gt3 class has bop on the gt3 cars, it's basically the same thing.

 

[K4fxd]

The gt3 and GTD are effectively the same car.

Is the GT3 divorced transaxel like the GTD?

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

So, was this the GTD?

The GTD designed was based off the GT3. The wing, aero, rear transaxle, suspension, etc. But the GT3 is NA and its been modified per the specific track requirements.

Here is a video with Ford Performance explaining it better. Ignore the Stang mode dude talking I skipped over that shit.



Crazy how much they restrict the intake to limit the power per the race requirements.

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Is the GT3 divorced transaxel like the GTD?

yes per the FP guy explaining it in the video.

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Actually the guys says 70% of the engine in the GT3 is Coyote! its been bored and stroked to a 5.4.

Drivetrain, valves, crankshaft, seals, block, most of the heads from what I remember.

 

[VictorH]

Super respectable performance from the Mustangs. Conditions were really tough, but they still did really well. Evidently Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari didn't want Ford in this class as it's a "cheap" car and it might look bad if it prevailed over the more expensive brands. I say the more the better in terms of number of competitors.
Epic outing for Ferrari in the hypercars. Porsche came loaded for bear but came away 4th.

 

[K4fxd]

Ford in this class as it's a "cheap" car

325K for the street version is not what I'd call cheap.

 

[MAGS1]

325K for the street version is not what I'd call cheap.

It is when it will beat street cars that cost twice as much (at least that’s what Ford is banking on as far as performance)

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Super respectable performance from the Mustangs. Conditions were really tough, but they still did really well. Evidently Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari didn't want Ford in this class as it's a "cheap" car and it might look bad if it prevailed over the more expensive brands. I say the more the better in terms of number of competitors.
Epic outing for Ferrari in the hypercars. Porsche came loaded for bear but came away 4th.

Yes it was awesome. I am surprised the 77 with the broken steering rack issue was able to finish in 17th place

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

325K for the street version is not what I'd call cheap.

Expensive in YOUR EYES. Not expensive running in this class, come on.

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