Ford To Debut Mid-Engine Mustang This Thursday - Page 2

FenwickHockey65 · 08-17-2023, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Doesn't look very mid-engineish, not to mention that it looks more like a Camaro...lol

It's front mid-engined as opposed to C8 which is rear mid-engined.

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Originally Posted by 102SS

What the heck is that tube/tubes sticking out of the rear hatch?

There is no way they are running the exhaust like that.

It's the rear wing.

crysalis_01 · 08-17-2023, 09:06 AM

Another post on FA came out covering the leak.

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Expect the Ford Mustang GTD to be another Multimatic product, since the company is currently an important partner for The Blue Oval, currently responsible for the Ford Bronco DR and the specialty Mustang Dark Horse racing variants. The company produced the Ford GT through March of 2023. So far, it seems like this model will be somewhat of a successor to the GT, as the media invite for tomorrow’s event claims it will boast the “performance of a supercar” with the “soul of an icon.” We’ll find out if that’s the case tomorrow.

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/fo...head-of-debut/

genxer · 08-17-2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 102SS

What the heck is that tube/tubes sticking out of the rear hatch?

There is no way they are running the exhaust like that.

It's a swan neck wing. The better Trans Am racers have them too. It's avant-garde aero stuff. Yeah, it could look better.
https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/commen..._as/?rdt=47627

They are probably exiting the exhaust under the diffuser to speed up flow there. At least that's what one formula SAE team did, that I chatted with a decade back.

crysalis_01 · 08-17-2023, 08:34 PM

Well, it was pretty light on any actual info. 8sp transaxle, 50/50 weight distribution, 800+HP, magnesium wheels, lots of carbon fiber, 325/30/20 front tires, 345/30/20 rear tires, titanium exhaust, carbon ceramic brakes, several auxiliary coolers/radiators, active aero, possible/likely $300k price tag.

https://youtu.be/DVHO6sxU5EE

https://youtu.be/WQDX5LxBpRY

102SS · 08-18-2023, 06:39 AM

Its a carbon fiber car using C5,C6,C7 type trans axle the engine is still up front.

The first pictures didn't have that much clarity after seeing the youtube video I now see that its a wing.

Well most sanctioning bodies have BOP so good luck showing your tail to the other supercars.

genxer · 08-18-2023, 10:20 AM

Semi-active suspension including spring rate and 1.5" ride height.
It's a technology power hitter.

Trans internals are aft of the diff, more like a C8's. It might be it.

It should be an R-spec version of a Lincoln Mark#.
Or add lightness with better balance as a Shelby Daytona.

*radz28* · 08-18-2023, 11:13 AM

That thing is pretty bad@$$ and something GM SHOULD’VE done to send out ICE Camaro.

Lame…

FarmerFran · 08-18-2023, 06:22 PM

https://autos.yahoo.com/2025-ford-mu...003000493.html

The engine is up front as far as I can tell

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-18-2023, 06:37 PM

Boy that makes sense… I can buy a wannabe mid engine car for 300K+ or I can buy a real mid engine Z06 for far less and likely have better performance…

crysalis_01 · 08-18-2023, 11:03 PM

I'm very curious about the talk of being capable of a sub 7 min Nordschleife Lap time. the Porsche 911 GT3 was mentioned and there are several models of 911 GT3 that have sub 7min times, e.g .
a 991.2 GT3 RS in Apr '18 @ 6:56.4,
a 992.1 GT3 in Sep '20 @ 6:55.34,
a 992.1 GT3 RS in Oct '20 @ 6:54.99 ,
a 992.1 GT3 RS in Oct '22 @ 6:44.848, and
a 992.1 GT3 Feb '23 @ 6:59.42.

So, I wonder which exactly did they aim to beat. There's a 14.57sec spread there.

90503 · 08-19-2023, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

https://autos.yahoo.com/2025-ford-mu...003000493.html

The engine is up front as far as I can tell

Nah, you must remember to exercise the suspension of disbelief. It's likely to be classified as an SUV to go along with the mid-engine....lol

V8 Firebird · 08-19-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

That thing is pretty bad@$$ and something GM SHOULD’VE done to send out ICE Camaro.

Lame…

GM didn't make it because Camaro GT3 is no existence. Pratt&Miller only makes Camaro GT4. GT3 is belong Corvette.

Beside, P&M doesn't produce road car like Multimatic.

GearheadSS · 08-19-2023, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

https://autos.yahoo.com/2025-ford-mu...003000493.html

The engine is up front as far as I can tell

Definitely. That's the transaxle in the rear.

crazedmodder · 08-20-2023, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

That thing is pretty bad@$$ and something GM SHOULD’VE done to send out ICE Camaro.

Lame…

I know it wouldn't happen (especially since GM has the Corvette), but imagine an alpha chassis with those changes ZL1 1LE built by multimatic... carbon bodywork, carbon driveshaft, titanium exhaust, magnesium wheels + more aero!

There a few easter eggs coming out too, thedrive just posted that the interior titanium bits (paddle shifts, dial shifter, serial plate) are from a retired F22. Pointless? Yes. Super cool? Hell yes!

08-17-2023, 08:34 PM	#18
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	Well, it was pretty light on any actual info. 8sp transaxle, 50/50 weight distribution, 800+HP, magnesium wheels, lots of carbon fiber, 325/30/20 front tires, 345/30/20 rear tires, titanium exhaust, carbon ceramic brakes, several auxiliary coolers/radiators, active aero, possible/likely $300k price tag. https://youtu.be/DVHO6sxU5EE https://youtu.be/WQDX5LxBpRY __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff Last edited by crysalis_01; 08-17-2023 at 11:03 PM.

08-18-2023, 06:39 AM	#19
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,144	Its a carbon fiber car using C5,C6,C7 type trans axle the engine is still up front. The first pictures didn't have that much clarity after seeing the youtube video I now see that its a wing. Well most sanctioning bodies have BOP so good luck showing your tail to the other supercars. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-18-2023, 11:13 AM	#21
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	That thing is pretty bad@$$ and something GM SHOULD’VE done to send out ICE Camaro. Lame… __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-18-2023, 06:22 PM	#22
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	https://autos.yahoo.com/2025-ford-mu...003000493.html The engine is up front as far as I can tell Attached Images __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

08-18-2023, 06:37 PM	#23
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	Boy that makes sense… I can buy a wannabe mid engine car for 300K+ or I can buy a real mid engine Z06 for far less and likely have better performance… __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-18-2023, 10:20 AM	#20
genxer Drives: multiple cars Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 475	Semi-active suspension including spring rate and 1.5" ride height. It's a technology power hitter. Trans internals are aft of the diff, more like a C8's. It might be it. It should be an R-spec version of a Lincoln Mark#. Or add lightness with better balance as a Shelby Daytona.

08-18-2023, 11:03 PM	#24
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	I'm very curious about the talk of being capable of a sub 7 min Nordschleife Lap time. the Porsche 911 GT3 was mentioned and there are several models of 911 GT3 that have sub 7min times, e.g . a 991.2 GT3 RS in Apr '18 @ 6:56.4, a 992.1 GT3 in Sep '20 @ 6:55.34, a 992.1 GT3 RS in Oct '20 @ 6:54.99 , a 992.1 GT3 RS in Oct '22 @ 6:44.848, and a 992.1 GT3 Feb '23 @ 6:59.42. So, I wonder which exactly did they aim to beat. There's a 14.57sec spread there. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff Last edited by crysalis_01; 08-19-2023 at 06:43 PM.