Ford has formally unveiled the seventh technology of its iconic Mustang. The 2024 pony automotive will probably be powered by the two.3-liter EcoBoost turbo 4-cylinder or a newly up to date 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, relying on the precise mannequin. The new sleeker-looking Mustang could instantly impress many, however others will wish to see how the automotive really performs. Ford isn’t hesitating to plunge the brand new Mustang into the final word crucible for vehicles: Racing.
The seventh-technology Mustang, or some semblance of it, will probably be entered into 5 completely different classes of competitors throughout 4 completely different continents. Beginning with the premier racing sequence in the US, the brand new S650 physique will exchange the present Mustang physique on Ford’s NASCAR NextGen Cup Sequence automotive in 2024. Possibly the brand new more-aerodynamic physique may benefit the Ford Cup groups, which have comparatively struggled towards the Chevrolet groups. Chevrolet presently has 16 wins versus Ford’s six victories up to now this season.
The Mustang GT3Picture: Ford Motor Firm
Essentially the most thrilling information from the reveal is Ford confirming {that a} GT3 model of the Mustang will race at Le Mans in 2024, when GT3 turns into the highest production-based class within the FIA World Endurance Championship. The automotive will probably be developed and raced by Multimatic, who’ve a historical past of success with Ford in sports activities automotive racing. The brand new racing automotive will make its aggressive debut at that yr’s Rolex 24 at Daytona and contest all the season of the North America-based IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.
The NHRA Manufacturing unit X MustangPicture: Ford Motor Firm
The brand new Mustang GT3 will probably be powered by the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 developed in Britain by Ford’s WRC associate M-Sport. The upcoming Gen3 Mustang slated to compete within the Supercars Championship in Australia can even be receiving an S650 revamp.
A model of the brand new Mustang will go drag racing within the NHRA’s Manufacturing unit X class as properly. The one factor lacking is for Ford to persuade M-Sport to switch the Ford Puma Rally1 with a Mustang within the FIA World Rally Championship. The seventh technology Ford Mustang is ready to grow to be the ever present racing automotive from the Blue Oval.
