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Forgot about the 14"ers! Thanks!

Except the wheels don't resemble any 79-93 Fox 5.0 body wheels (TRX, phone dial, turbine, 5-star pony, or Cobra fan blades), but I still dig it.

The Mark IV has 820hp, but isn't street legal . . . https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/ford/gt-mk-iv

Congratulations to all three drivers/teams! Very happy Blaney won! Been a while since FMC won back-to-back in Cup. (Kenseth & Busch for Roush in 03/04, I believe.) In my opinion, kind of a boring season for Ford with the exceptions of Blaney and Buescher.

I will say . . . Thought this looked pretty good when thinking about a mid-engine Mustang, though a bit more retro/restor . . . .lol

GT3 is worldwide class, GTD is specific to IMSA, but also GT3. . . weird. Not that it means anything. And to your earlier post GearheadGrrrl, plenty of front engine GT3/GTD cars are doing quite well . . . Aston, Merc, Lexus, BMW vs the Audi, Lambo, Ferrari, Vette, NSX, Mclaren and Porsche mid/rear engine cars.

Nice to see the wins! Hadn't had much success earlier season with the new nose (I believe).

I'm no engineer and have not read or verified this upcoming statement, but I think the resemblance (side profile) to the Camaro could be a direct result of what FMC has found with the mustang's body in the racing series they participate in, mainly nascar for the S550. Perhaps they found something in the "haunches" that they are trying to capitalize on. Even the Camry TRD in Nascar had exaggerated "haunches." Could be 100% wrong, but that is what sticks out to me.

Received my new 2022 F-150 XLT, FX4 on 5/12! Ordered 1/29! Thanks to anyone involved building it. FMC Tracking kept me up to date throughout the process. I love it! Pictures next to my old 2014 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost 4x4 (302A, Leather, 3.55, etc.). Already over 5mpg better on the highway! 2022 F-150 XLT, FX4, SuperCrew Anitmatter Blue Metallic 302A Center Console Dark Slate Interior 2.7 Ecoboost 3.55 Electronic Lock Rear Axle Power Rear Window Power Adjustable Pedals 36 Gallon Tank Tow Technology Package 20" Wheels/Tires

C8 this year was/is severely hampered going into GT3/GTD using a GT2 car, which kind of stinks, but it is what it is. The Ford GT, if no BOP, could have won overall Le Mans (I believe) when it ran, it was the most advanced GT2 machine at the time. Money will always rule in sports car racing/BOP, probably shouldn't be, but if manufacturers spending money, they want some level of playing field . . . unless you are F1 . . . then just spend, baby, spend! I guess FMC is being smart(ish) with their support . . . no IndyCar engine, no F1 team/engine (poor Stewart than Jaguar days), no GTP/LMH/Hypercar/LMDh. I do wish FMC was in IndyCar, but I understand why they are not, though it seems like a good place to promote ecoboost . . . just (only just) de-stroke the 2.7 to 2.4 and have at it!! LOL!

Billy Johnson had the #59 Kohr in the lead (after a drive through penalty), and was looking like the car to beat before he had engine issues and parked it. GT4 cars put on a good race!

https://sportscar365.com/industry/ford-to-develop-mustang-gt3-for-2024-debut/ Yes!!

Don't disagree with that summation at all! ?

So . . . nothing to do with style/design?! And if you reply directly, please do not use "Sir" in your response to me. I find reading your replies using said term to be very condescending, regardless of your Texan etiquette. EDIT

Agreed! Rumors of new GT3 Corvette and GT3 Mustang for 2023 or 2024 . . . . we shall see. I miss FMC not being in sports car racing or even having an engine in a spec chassis a la V8 and Ecoboost motors in Daytona Prototypes . . . though those were kind of ugly cars! LOL!