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A look at Ford's 5.0L Cammer powered GTR concept race car, based on the 2005 Mustang production vehicle.
"The Mustang GT-R shows that Ford is back in road racing in a serious way," says Jim O’Connor, Ford group vice president, North America marketing, sales and service.
The Mustang GT-R is engineered with modern aerodynamics principles, including a massive front airflow opening and carbon-fiber belly pans that reduce underbody air turbulence.
The carbon fiber hood instantly communicates the car’s performance - its large engine bulge and unfinished surface harken back to the famous yellow, black-hooded Mustangs.
Accentuated 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.
Dual stainless steel exhaust tips -- jutting out of the rear body panel just above the rocker panel on both sides in front of the tires - add an intimidating look to the rear of the car.
Designers chose a Formula One-style steering wheel with most vehicle controls and gauges integrated, including the tachometer, gear selections, telemetry and warning signals. Only the oil pressure and water temperature gauges are located on the instrument panel.
GTR Specifications
Drivetrain
Transmission
Tremec T-56 6-speed
Rear axle
Winters/Ford 9" 4.56:1
Clutch
Ford Racing "Cobra R" heavy duty flywheel/pressure plate
Exhaust
Stainless steel Tri-Y design headers, crossover and side exit tips
Suspension
Front
Reverse-L independent rigid strut tower brace with lightweight chrome-moly K-member
Rear
Three-link, solid axle with dynamic, adjustable shocks with remote reservoirs and coil-over springs, race-spec 1.25-inch panhard rod
Brakes
Front
Brembo Racing 6-piston calipers
14.3-inch rotors
Rear
Brembo Racing 4-piston calipers
13-inch rotors
Wheels/Tires
Front
Pirelli P275/35/20 racing slicks
20 x 10-inch, 5-spoke billet aluminum wheels
Rear
Pirelli P315/30/20 racing slicks
20 x 11-inch, 5-spoke billet aluminum wheels
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