2006 Ford Mustang GT-R Technical Specifications <PIC>

[Quixfire]

Body: Lightweight RPS body panels with carbon fiber hood, aero devices, instrument panel, interior door panels and floor heal pads

Engine ? Ford Racing 5.0L "Cammer" V8

Configuration - V-8, aluminum block, aluminum four-valve cylinder heads, forged aluminum pistons

Bore x Stroke - 94 mm bore x 90.0 mm stroke

Displacement - 5.0 liters (302 cu in/4995 cc)

Compression ratio - 11.0:1

Horsepower - 440 @ 7000 rpm

Torque - 400 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Redline - 7,000 rpm

Valvetrain - Double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder

Intake valves - Two per cylinder, 38 mm

Exhaust valves - Two per cylinder, 32 mm

Throttle body - Twin 57 mm

Drivetrain

Transmission - Ford Racing/Tremec T-56 6-speed

Rear axle - Winters/Ford 9-inch design

Gear ratios
1st - 2.97
2nd - 2.07
3rd - 1.43
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.80
6th - 0.62

Final drive - 4.56:1

Differential - Winter's race-spec rear differential

Clutch - Ford Racing "Cobra R" heavy-duty clutch/flywheel assembly

Driveshaft - Metal matrix composite aluminum custom driveshaft

Exhaust - Complete stainless steel race exhaust with Tri-Y design headers, crossover and side exit tips

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis - Fully reinforced fabrication

Suspension - Original production geometry with lightweight chrome-moly tube (aircraft quality) construction

Front - Reverse-L independent rigid strut tower brace with lightweight chrome-moly K-member and race-spec anti-sway bar with 1.25-inch box section

Rear - Three-link, solid axle with dynamic, fully adjustable shocks with remote reservoirs and coil-over springs, race-spec 1.25-inch panhard rod, and race-spec anti-sway bar

Brakes

Front - Brembo Racing 6-piston calipers and 14.3-inch rotors, 1.25-inch thickness

Rear - Brembo Racing 4-piston calipers and 13-inch rotors, 1.25-inch thickness

Wheels & Tires

Front - Pirelli P275/35/20 racing slicks on 20 x 10-inch, 5-spoke billet aluminum wheels

Rear - Pirelli P315/30/20 racing slicks on 20 x 11-inch, 5-spoke billet aluminum wheels



I haven't driven it yet, but my friend sent me some of the pre-production information on the vehicle as well as the following comments.

The foundation for the Mustang GT-R's race-prepared 440-horsepower engine is the new 5.0-liter "Cammer" crate engine from Ford Racing Performance Parts. The engine is rooted in the MOD 4.6-liter four-valve V-8 engine family. However, the motor's flanged cylinder liners help provide 94mm (instead of 90.2mm) cylinder bores, creating a full 5.0 liters of piston displacement.

And while the motor employs the SVT Mustang Cobra?s forged crankshaft with six-bolt mains and Manley "H-Beam" connecting rods for superior strength, the high-strength Ford Racing block features design reinforcements and a revised material for added strength and high-output durability. The block is specially reinforced in the crankcase web areas for high torque loads.

Other key differences include forged pistons, an 11.0:1 compression ratio, ported heads, higher-lift cams and beehive-shaped valve springs. The crate engine also features higher-flow fuel injectors and a magnesium, variable-geometry intake manifold.

The Mustang GT-R benefits from the 2005 Mustang?s race-inspired chassis, developed and tuned by engineers with Ford Racing engineering experience or a passion for weekend track time. The Mustang?s race-bred suspensions, near 50-50 weight distribution and ultra-stiff body structure, are just the beginning of Mustang GT-R?s credentials.

"The GT-R is the ultimate expression of the Mustang platform," says Hau Thai-Tang, 2005 Mustang chief nameplate engineer. "Mustang spans more of the market than almost any other car ? from an under-$20,000 V-6 to a race-ready car in the $40,000 range. The Mustang GT-R shows how we can expand that unmatched reach with the all-new platform."

I'm sorry this isn't a better picture.

 

[GasX]

Once again, I reiterate this forums need for a drool smiley!

 

[Vic]

:Q

 

[Daishiki]

oh my...

 

[Shockwave]

Considering how beefy the engine is, I'd like to see more the 450 ponies out of it. Not of course that thats a small amount.....

 

[iamwiz82]

But it is still a solid rear axle

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Considering how beefy the engine is, I'd like to see more the 450 ponies out of it. Not of course that thats a small amount.....

The thing that disappoints me is the torque. 450 ponies is a good amount for a n/a mod motor though - even the 5.4 in the Cobra R made around 390, the supercharged (cast iron) 4.6 in the current Cobra only makes 4.6.

 

[deerslayer]

Nice! :Q

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Considering how beefy the engine is, I'd like to see more the 450 ponies out of it. Not of course that thats a small amount.....

The thing that disappoints me is the torque. 450 ponies is a good amount for a n/a mod motor though - even the 5.4 in the Cobra R made around 390, the supercharged (cast iron) 4.6 in the current Cobra only makes 4.6.

Agreed. I'm sure its fast as a witchs tit in winter, but still.... I think it could go alot more, especially from the standpoint of what the motor / tranny can take stress wise.

 

[TheAudit]

GT-R

 

[dman]

The question: Will it cost more or less than a Vette in 2006? And would you get more chicks in the Vette or the Mustang...

We can choose other cars but I'm sticking with American for the moment and the Viper is still a bit out of the price range I'm assuming.


Props to Ford if they actually deliver it.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: dman
The question: Will it cost more or less than a Vette in 2006? And would you get more chicks in the Vette or the Mustang...

We can choose other cars but I'm sticking with American for the moment and the Viper is still a bit out of the price range I'm assuming.


Props to Ford if they actually deliver it.

The Vette. EASILY. The GT-R only has 1 seat, and most chics dont wanna sit on the floor. Especially one that has no dampening or carpet.

 

[Fausto]

:Q

/touches self inappropriately

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Why did they do away with the platform's IRS again?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: Shockwave

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Considering how beefy the engine is, I'd like to see more the 450 ponies out of it. Not of course that thats a small amount.....

The thing that disappoints me is the torque. 450 ponies is a good amount for a n/a mod motor though - even the 5.4 in the Cobra R made around 390, the supercharged (cast iron) 4.6 in the current Cobra only makes 4.6.

Agreed. I'm sure its fast as a witchs tit in winter, but still.... I think it could go alot more, especially from the standpoint of what the motor / tranny can take stress wise.

That's true. As it stands though, the motor is extremely expensive - the Cammer Crate engine runs $14K alone - it does seem like for that price it'd have more power.

In regards to wiz - even the 00 Cobra R had a modified IRS setup, that is kind of weird why they'd stick with the solid rear. I guess Rousch really hates the IRS

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
Why did they do away with the platform's IRS again?

race guys like the fact that it is really easy to replace cheaply.

 

[Vic]

The solid axle is better for the strip.

As for the power, let's remember that Ford still has to make this thing able to pass emissions. It's still very impressive for a factory NA motor.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: Vic
The solid axle is better for the strip.

As for the power, let's remember that Ford still has to make this thing able to pass emissions. It's still very impressive for a factory NA motor.

Its not too shabby I'll agree. But a NA LS1 or LS2 can easily hit those numbers. Heck, the LS2 damn near does it now. And that 5.0 Cammer has had ALOT of work done on it. Granted, its a smaller engine by a ways but still.... COnsidering how much time and effort they've put into it.....

 

[MikePanic]

nice looking car w/ nice specs... too badd the interior will be shyte because all american cars are

and im seriously getting sick of this retro-styling on cars...

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
But it is still a solid rear axle

yeah... which means it wont hop while drag racing...

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
But it is still a solid rear axle

yeah... which means it wont hop while drag racing...

as if that car was built for dragging

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: MikePanic
nice looking car w/ nice specs... too badd the interior will be shyte because all american cars are

and im seriously getting sick of this retro-styling on cars...

HAHA
It doesn't have an interior its a race car.

It doesn't have a IRS because the cobra version hasn't been made yet. The GT version has a solid axle to make the car cheaper. I just wish they would offer an optional IRS on the GT.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: MikePanic
nice looking car w/ nice specs... too badd the interior will be shyte because all american cars are

and im seriously getting sick of this retro-styling on cars...

wtf are you talking about? it doesn't even have an interior...

 

[CraigRT]

looks friggin MINT
too bad the wing is lame just like every other probably functional wing.
I still think I'd rather have a Z06, but this thing is nice!

 

[Cuda1447]

I'd definetly hit it!