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I will say . . . Thought this looked pretty good when thinking about a mid-engine Mustang, though a bit more retro/restor . . . .lol
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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.
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Nice to see the wins! Hadn't had much success earlier season with the new nose (I believe).
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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.
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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
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On 2/7/2022 at 4:22 PM, FordBuyer said:
Balance of power. Ford GT only had one year of dominance before balance of power removed its fangs. So the IMSA Mustang should be competitive. Corvettes will be defanged by BOP if it's too dominant.
On 2/7/2022 at 7:56 PM, Stray Kat said:Was the GTLM Corvette defanged by the BOP? Not nearly as much as the Ford GT.
By the time IMSA ans the WEC were done with the Ford GT it looked like a dump truck going around the track.
I think Chevrolet or maybe more accurately GM gets a little more leeway if ya know what I mean.
On 2/7/2022 at 11:40 PM, FordBuyer said:I don't know about that. The new C8 Corvette seems to be not as good as the C7 in racing trim. Even with less competition. And the Ford GT still won a slew of IMSA races after losing 150 hp. Bad luck also lost it races. LeMans with that long straight did its job with losing all that hp. But on courses with more corners and shorter straights, the Ford GT was very competitive and always a threat to win.
On 2/8/2022 at 12:13 AM, akirby said:The problem with the way they handled BOP is they changed it constantly sometimes the day before the race. At least give the teams an entire season to reap the rewards of good tuning and great driving before penalizing them. Why should anyone strive to be the best if they’re just going to let everyone else catch up? That’s why Ford left.
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!
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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!
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15 minutes ago, rperez817 said:
Style/design combined with high performance combined with sustainability.
Don't disagree with that summation at all! ?
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1 hour ago, rperez817 said:
That means the attributes that only a BEV can provide.
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.
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59 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said:
It would have been fun if the GT and the C8 had existed at the same time, bringing the Ford vs Chevy debate to a whole 'nother series.
HRG
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!
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Unfortunately . . . no, not in the 24Hrs. But there are 4 Mustangs (3 from PF Racing, and 1 from Kohr Motorsports) in the Michelin Pilot Challenge on Friday broadcast on Peacock.
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I think 2023. Once S650 is revealed, new skin for Aussie Supercar and GT3 should be good to go . . .
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If the Gen3 Supercar will get S650 skin, then I imagine FMC will wait to unveil new Mustang GT3 with the announcement of S650, or shortly thereafter . . .
PRUETT: IMSA GTD Pro looks set for a strong start | RACER
QuoteAnd with Ford expected to be inbound with a new GT3 Mustang in the next year or two, plus Corvette starting work on a new GT3 version of its title-winning GTLM C8.R, all signs point to a bright future for IMSA and GTD Pro.
New look for Gen3 Ford Mustang before 2023 - Speedcafe
QuoteThat’s because Ford will launch a new generation of its iconic pony car before then, likely sometime in the second half of 2022. While no one in the Blue Oval camp would speak on the record, Speedcafe.com understands that the current ‘S550’ shape will be replaced by the new ‘S650’ Mustang by the time the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship begins.
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Been waiting for this to happen! Thought FMC might wait until nextgen Mustang and looks like it is so!
https://racer.com/2021/11/10/mustang-and-corvette-gt3-pony-car-wars-coming-in-2024/
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Hah! This may have posted before, I did a quick search and didn't see it (though we have so many threads I am sure I I might not have search far enough back).
Take Two is YouTube before YouTube! Hah!!!
My wife sent this to me earlier this afternoon.
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Timberline is up on the Build & Price section now, FYI. Not too many options, which isn't a bad thing. Looking forward to test driving one . . . sometime this year.
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I think they look better! Wheels look skinny (to my eye) for being 18x12. Looking forward to seeing them on the track together. Little surprised Toyota didn't switch to Supra in Cup series.
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21 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said:
I'm happy to see the change to single-nut wheels, eliminates all those loose lug nuts flying around.
HRG
Agreed! I've been fortunate to be on the pitwall (as a guest/spectator) and was/am amazed how the lug nuts get jettisoned after a stop!!
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https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a36266460/nascar-next-gen-image-leaked-ahead-of-may-unveil/
Just one image and only a front view (GT500 front clip), but looks pretty good! Camaro looks about the same, in my opinion.
Guess we will wait until May 5th for full reveal.
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My wife gave up her last MKZ (Escape Limited now), and has been wanting to get back into a Lincoln sedan as she's not the biggest CUV/SUV fan. We've found some 2020 MKZs, but I think she may be headed towards an Acura TLX/AWD . . . then I showed her the China Zephyr, and she's even more pissed she didn't keep her MKZ! LOL! Stinks, but that's how things roll sometimes . . .
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13 minutes ago, Gurgeh said:
Could work the other way. If governments force automakers to quit making ICE vehicles ahead of the drop in demand for said vehicles, demand for your traditionally-powered used Bronco might be high. That's assuming, of course, that used vehicles get grandfathered in.
Agreed! I could see prices on certain vehicles rise a great deal after the demise of ICEs! Barrett Jackson/Mecum prices could rise even higher!!
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I think we will see a GT3 Mustang on the grid next year at Daytona! And yes, it stinks watching the race with nothing FMC powered! Chip jumped in with Cadillac this year, but could be back with FMC in 2023 if Ford does indeed campaign a LMDh!
Congratulations Ford Motor Company
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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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.