Ford releasing a supercar Mustang Thursday 17th

[svtfocus2cobra]

Apparently at Monterey tomorrow Ford is going to be unveiling a Mustang with supercar level performance. It's going to be built by Multimatic but no other word on details. All they showed as a teaser was a carbon fiber Mustang emblem. I saw one article state it is going to be the first mid engined Mustang but there is nothing to substantiate that claim.

Ford Is Bringing 'Special Project' With 'Performance of a Supercar' to Monterey

The automaker sent invites with a Mustang logo at the top to media for an unveiling set for later this week.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[365 Saleen]

Another site said it was a mid engine car.

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-to-debut-mid-engine-mustang-this-thursday-exclusive/

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

Another site said it was a mid engine car.

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/ford-to-debut-mid-engine-mustang-this-thursday-exclusive/

That's where I saw the mid engine rumor, but after reading what was released I didn't see how that could be validated because they didn't say much at all. Unless they got hold of some insider info?

 

[365 Saleen]

I guess we will know tomorrow...
The fact that Mutlimatic is involved is a major plus.

 

[IA Shelby]

Goose 17 will get on the list. His you tube status should propel him to the top.

 

[Fat Boss]

GTD. I'm going to Monterey this weekend. I'll see if I can get pics.

 

[Fat Boss]

GTD Mustang

The new supercar Mustang was unveiled at the Las Vegas Ford meeting in front of the moniker GTD. Carbon fiber body, transaxle, 50/50 weight balance, 800+ hp. I have pictures that someone took but kind of afraid to share them.

trackmustangsonline.com

 

[specracer]

I saw the car in Las Vegas on Monday (long trip for a couple hour event). Ford very specifically asked that no one post any pix, or leak details from the event. Obviously someone didnt respect that, which is too bad. The "cat will be out of the bag" tomorrow. Ill say only this, I was impressed with it, some very cool "bits" that are going into the car.

 

[tom_tom]

I saw the car in Las Vegas on Monday (long trip for a couple hour event). Ford very specifically asked that no one post any pix, or leak details from the event. Obviously someone didnt respect that, which is too bad. The "cat will be out of the bag" tomorrow. Ill say only this, I was impressed with it, some very cool "bits" that are going into the car.

Spill the details on what that woke corporation is up too!

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[svtfocus2cobra]

This thing sounds wild. Those 1/4 vents can only be indicative of a few things, one being mid engined. Just seems unrealistic but I hope it's true. The fact that Multimatic is building it adds much more credence.

 

[biminiLX]

Transaxle and front engine can get 50/50 weight distribution in a Multimatic modified S650?
Will see soon.
-J

 

[blk02edge]

It will be front/mid engine, not C8 Vette mid engine...

 

[03 DSG Snake]

$300k is the rumor. Wtf lol.

 

[blk02edge]

Oh ok so it's the mustang version of the FGT MK2.

Lack of centerlocks is odd, I wonder what the goal is... street legal? If so... yikes

 

[BOOGIE MAN]

$300k is the rumor. Wtf lol.

Damn, I was gonna say in before someone says it should be under 100k. While you didn't specifically say that, it has the tone

 

[Tob]

I hope and pray that we won't see the same level of dashboard/billboard silliness as on the S650 - gotta believe that Multimatic would be minimalistic is this regard and just deal with the necessary vitals. Beyond that, I like what I have seen otherwise and think most others will too. Thankful there are still a few at Ford that haven't completely embraced the electric push and are willing to develop machinery such as this.

 

[biminiLX]

I hope and pray that we won't see the same level of dashboard/billboard silliness as on the S650 - gotta believe that Multimatic would be minimalistic is this regard and just deal with the necessary vitals. Beyond that, I like what I have seen otherwise and think most others will too. Thankful there are still a few at Ford that haven't completely embraced the electric push and are willing to develop machinery such as this.

In talking to most veteran employees from all big 3 the vast majority admit they don’t want to give up ICE performance. They also think the EV transition will be a dumpster fire
-J

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

If it's coming from Multimatic, can the majority of us really expect to be able to afford it? I'm expecting an MSRP of at LEAST $180K, it's going to be mostly unobtainable. The only upside is that whatever it is sets the framework for models down the pipeline that are eventually in a more affordable price range.

 

[specracer]

I hope and pray that we won't see the same level of dashboard/billboard silliness as on the S650 - gotta believe that Multimatic would be minimalistic is this regard and just deal with the necessary vitals. Beyond that, I like what I have seen otherwise and think most others will too. Thankful there are still a few at Ford that haven't completely embraced the electric push and are willing to develop machinery such as this.

Looking back, 93 and 95R's had crank windows, where the 2000R had power windows. Why? Because, by 2000, even the most base model had power windows. You can not de content past the base car. With this said, I would think there will be a decent amount of S650 in it, that might include the dash (the interior was not shown in the showing we attended). I do have to agree I do not like the tablet sitting in a cradle look of the dashes that has come along, and that's not just Ford.

 

[specracer]

Oh ok so it's the mustang version of the FGT MK2.

Lack of centerlocks is odd, I wonder what the goal is... street legal? If so... yikes

This car is for the street, where as the MkII and MKIV are track only.

When the NGT came out I asked why no centerlock, and I was told that the assembly of the centerlock was heavier than a normal hub stud combo (counter intuitive to me).