The Ford Mustang GT3 car is powered by a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated Ford Coyote-based V8 which was developed by Ford Performance and their long-term partner in the World Rally ChampionshipM-Sport. For better weight distribution they moved the 6-speed Xtrac racing transaxle with ESA shift to the rear axle. Also, there are Bosch Motorsport MS6.4 ECU, four-plate AP racing clutch as well as MEGA-line E-clutch actuation built into the car.[5]
Chassis
The chassis is based on the seventh-generation Mustang. It features an FIA homologated fully-integrated compliant racing cage as well as other safety devices. It has Multimatic five-way
adjustable DSSV dampers, a double wishbone suspension on both axles and Alcon brake discs.[5] The Ford is equipped with a highly developed aero-package
and has quickly replaceable parts of carbon fiber bodywork which caused some issues in the
races when boot lids and diffusers came loose or completely fell off the race cars.[6]
In its first season the Ford Mustang GT3 experienced a couple of tough races. Even though some problems[6] the #64 Ford run by Multimatic Motorsports achieved a second-place finish at Virginia International Raceway in the GTD Pro class. On the same race weekend the Mustang by Proton Competition also achieved the first pole position for a Ford Mustang GT3 car.[8]
However, the biggest achievement was the podium at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans when the #88 scored a third place at the famous race.[9]
Racing results
Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results
(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.
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