2017 Ford Mustang GT4 racer revealed

Ford Performance has unveiled its Mustang GT4 at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. The new race car, which is being aimed at customer teams around the world, will be eligible to compete in various championships such as the GT4 European Series.

Taking the Shelby GT350R-C as a starting point, the specification includes an FIA-compliant roll cage, an upgraded suspension set-up by Multimatic Motorsports, a Motec data logger and Forgeline 18” wheels shod with slick tyres.

Ford Mustang GT4 2017 Front Side

Ford Mustang GT4 2017 Rear Side

Also fitted is an aerodynamics package that comprises a front splitter, extra bonnet vents, sill extensions, a diffuser and a rear wing.

An output figure for the Mustang GT4's 5.2 litre V8 hasn't been disclosed. However, Ford has said that the engine gains a motorsport-specific control unit and it comes mated to a Holinger six-speed transmission with paddle shifters.

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