The equally large rear fenders house tires that are an inch wider. The Mustang GT-R features the classic pony in the grille, surrounded by modern materials like carbon fiber as well as advanced aerodynamic treatments like ground-hugging front and side splitters.Īccentuated by huge front fender flares that accommodate the racing suspension, the sides of the Mustang GT-R have 20-inch wheels, racing slicks and substantial air scoops. The front end is a further evolution of the Mustang GT coupe and convertible concepts that stole the 2003 North American International Auto Show and foreshadowed the design of the 2005 Mustang.
The bright Valencia Orange car, inspired by the famous Grabber Orange 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race cars piloted by race legends, including Parnelli Jones, is a technological showcase that reveals a number of existing or production-feasible racing parts.īuilt at Saleen Special Vehicles in Troy, Mich., the car was developed by the same members of the Ford GT Dream Team who are building sub-assemblies and painting body panels for Fords first supercar.ĭesign director for Ford Performance Group, Doug Gaffka’s design inspiration for the Mustang GT-R was simple: Flex the 2005 Mustang shell to wrap the engine and retain 85 percent of the production car’s solid structure. The Mustang GT-R signals a potential future race car, while honoring four decades of performance glory just days before Mustang’s 40th anniversary. Just don't assume you can take it home without a trailer.NEW YORK, Ap– The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legend’s road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-liter Mustangs in a stunning racing concept making its world debut today. But considering that this is a true, pro-grade piece of racing equipment that costs $90 less than a 2019 Nissan GT-R, it may yet be the steal of the month. Having competed in only one short event, it probably has less than 200 miles on it and has had its oil changed five times in its short life. Pobst will return to Pikes Peak this year, but he has gone to the dark side and will be racing in the Exhibition class behind the wheel of a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat-ergo, no need for the Ford he ran last year.Īnd at a price of $99,900, this Ford still isn't easy to afford, but it's still cheaper than buying a new TA2 car outright. His time of 10:02.410 came agonizingly close to breaking the 10-minute barrier once thought unbreakable, but Pobst is a driver whose caliber is capable of crossing the threshold, given the right equipment. Despite the handicap of natural aspiration, Pobst wrangled the Mustang to a third-place finish in the Open class, and 13th place overall of 77 entries.
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