IMSA-XJR9 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I haven't seen this anywhere else, like sportscar365, etc. Hope it is true though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 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 Quote And 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 Quote That’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. Edited December 14, 2021 by IMSA-XJR9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Most all of the links in the article refer to the Australian Super Car Series Gen 3 cars, which look to be sort of based on GT3 specs, maybe? Still looking for more news on a FIA GT-3 Mustang especially an IMSA variant. I have my fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Kat Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Why do we have to wait till 2024? Dang that’s a long way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 I think 2023. Once S650 is revealed, new skin for Aussie Supercar and GT3 should be good to go . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Kat Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 17 hours ago, IMSA-XJR9 said: I think 2023. Once S650 is revealed, new skin for Aussie Supercar and GT3 should be good to go . . . I think you’re right, I’ll bet Ford is racing the S650 at least 6 months before it’s available to the public. I hope so anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Kat Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Thinking on it though I hope IMSA gives Ford and the new Stang a chance because their track record seems to be very un-Ford friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 With no Fords on track the past few seasons I would have to believe IMSA has lost a fair number of fans, myself included. That should be reason enough to allow Fords to be competitive again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 https://sportscar365.com/industry/ford-to-develop-mustang-gt3-for-2024-debut/ Yes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Finally some solid news, awesome. Too bad it's not for 2 more years. Next I want to know about LMDh! Saw this in Road&Track too. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ford-taking-mustang-gt3-racing-150000916.html Edited January 28, 2022 by traxiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Been a great week for us lovers of Fords, WRC, and sports car racing- First a Ford wins the Monte Carlo Rally, and now competitive Mustangs on the IMSA circuit and maybe LeMans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 2:29 PM, Stray Kat said: I think you’re right, I’ll bet Ford is racing the S650 at least 6 months before it’s available to the public. I hope so anyways. This racing vehicle will be available to private racing groups also, not just factory teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 2:30 PM, Stray Kat said: Thinking on it though I hope IMSA gives Ford and the new Stang a chance because their track record seems to be very un-Ford friendly. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Kat Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, 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. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 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! Edited February 9, 2022 by IMSA-XJR9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) On 2/7/2022 at 4:56 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. The Ford GT was saddled with the most weight, least boost and fuel, of all the GTLM cars by the time things were done, if my memory is correct. I really hope they finally decide to jump into the GTP/LMDh wars and go back to Le Mans to win overall! Edited February 16, 2022 by traxiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonIII Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 GTP and LeMans would be great. My fingers are crossed for that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traxiii Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 The Mustang GT4's in IMSA's Michelin Pilot Series "GS class" has been doing fairly well so far, with one Mustang leading the 4 hour race at Daytona until almost half way, before retiring with an undisclosed issue. HEADS UP: Sebring is this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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