NEW IMSA Mustang GT3 Startup and On Track Testing at Daytona

The new Ford Mustang GT3 testing at Daytona International Speedway before its race debut at the 2024 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Check out my Twitter ​​​​ / lankyturtle and Instagram / lankyturtleracing and subscribe to my channel for more HD racing videos! #IMSA #Rolex24 #Roar24

[@LankyTurtle]

I just started using Instagram, I'll post race photos there instagram.com/lankyturtleracing/

[@mchristr]

Haven't been so excited about a new race car in...well, it's been a while. That sound stirs the soul.

[@pgassler424]

The exhaust sound and transmission whine give me goosebumps.

[@JaredR1996]

If only the corvette had a deeper rumble like the previous generations. This mustang sounds pretty good in my opinion

[@Keckegenkai]

a bit flat; no real ups or downs.

[@chipattack912]

GT3 cars are mandated by the SRO regulations to run catalytic converters. That’s why they sound weak compared to the old GTE cars

[@AndrewDorsey27]

@@chipattack912I think he means that the C8.R and new Z06 GT3, being a flat plane crank, are missing that earth shaking, feel it in your chest sound that the previous generations had, which I totally understand. To me, they don’t quite feel like a Corvette anymore.

[@johnsullivan937]

@@AndrewDorsey27 The funny thing to me is if anything the C8 gt3's sound like how a ferrari should! Meanwhile the actual ferrari has some vacuum cleaner sounding v6 that is barely audible.

[@Xiphactinus]

@@johnsullivan937the road-going 296 actually sounds pretty good for a V6, not as good as the F-Type V6, but still decent.

[@4wheelliving132]

I really miss the Ford GT's. One of the beautiful cars out there

[@KG-yc6cl]

Makes you wonder how they can decide to go racing but not show up with the GT.

[@tescoshortage]

That intake sound is incredible

[@HonestOtter]

Good to see Ford back on the grid. 👍

[@xevious2501]

Been a very very long time since a factory Ford backed Mustang went back to endurance, but Mustang by way of Saleen Mustangs has a storied history running in Lemans24hrs back in the late 90's 97 to be exact running the same event as the then new McLaren F1's.

[@321gates]

Jack Roush, correct?

[@crazysoundman]

this is going to be such a great year of racing!

[@stump68]

Jesus ...!!!! the thickness of the front brake pads.. Holy shit!

[@LankyTurtle]

They've gotta last at least 12 hours of abuse haha. I think they change pads once during the race

[@CobaltZ_hans]

2:50 Cameo appearance by Rexy 😄

[@DWH300]

I don't think you'll see an unclassified Camaro at LeMans in 2024.

[@CobaltZ_hans]

@@DWH300 Cameo. As in a special guest appearance. Not Camaro.

[@darkmagicians62]

the last Stang to run a Daytona 24 was the Saleen SR Widebody?

[@RyTrapp0]

Rick Ware Racing built an S197 for GT3 in the 2012 season, though I didn't exactly hear any 'flattering' accounts of its build quality though

[@HNT63]

Automobiles racing best underrated reporter. 🐢

[@tomazseignemartin286]

It was nice to meet you at the track today! Keep up the great work!

[@LankyTurtle]

Good meeting you too Tomaz!

[@bundy26]

The Mustang GT3 looks beastly

[@chrisgrayson2391]

That’s a sweet sounding race car

[@RMAli23]

I am very excited that the Ford Mustang is racing at the Rolex 24 of Daytona. I will be watching and pulling for them. Now, if they would be running in the 24 Hrs of LeMan.

[@LankyTurtle]

Good news, they're running the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year

[@ZedNinetySix_]

I thought the thumbnail was a meme until I realised that dude was ACTUALLY there lmao

[@LankyTurtle]

Yeah it was an auto thumbnail youtube picked. It made it look like a Mr. Beast thumbnail haha

[@iamninjak5250]

Dam that GT3 looking real good :) Want to see it in person next weekend.

[@bizzlea887]

That's an awesome looking and sounding car... can't wait to see how it runs. Hopefully Ford has the balls to keep the engine in the front

[@fraserhenderson7839]

Mustangs on the road have the engine up front and so does the race car. The motor is as far back as it needs to be, balance is ideal. If they build a mid or rear engine Mustang, they can build a rear engine race car, but they won't. They have a successful rear engine race car already, called Ford GT.

[@bizzlea887]

@@fraserhenderson7839 I was referring to the fact that Chevy ruined the Corvette...

[@vfr800anon5]

@@bizzlea887seethe. C8 is baller

[@bizzlea887]

@@vfr800anon5 I disagree, if Chevy wanted to make a knock off Ferrari then make a new model... don't destroy one of the most iconic muscle cars in history to get there. The C8 does look nice, but it doesn't have the same ground shaking rumble as it's predecessors. Also Corvette racing was extremely successful with FR set up so it's not like they needed to move the engine to be competitive.

[@molliemicrobe]

​@@bizzlea887 a mid-engine corvette has been decades in the making. You don't know the history of the corvette at all if you think the mid-engine move wasn't a logical next step. Regular Car Reviews has an excellent history of the Corvette's development if you need to brush up

[@krismc2476]

Imagine if they RnD the Voodoo some more and get that high RPM flat plane crank some more love.

[@johnbarnes7716]

I'm with you. I was waiting for that sound and then realized it sounded like NASCAR.

[@Prestostark]

Stoked to see these Mustangs out there...

[@dancranor7449]

Wow! Yay Ford! Let's see it run! Thanks, LT!

[@YuriBruschi]

Thanks for these videos from Florida. Beautiful images of the IMSA races 🏁 and NASA lauches 🚀 Ciao, grazie from Italy🍀🏁❤️

[@LankyTurtle]

Thanks Yuri!

[@davenorman6717]

Thank you Lanky , for putting this together... awesome as always !!!

[@LankyTurtle]

Thanks Dave!

[@egay29]

Beautiful sound ❤

[@Arenacale]

The factory liveries are amazing, but that 1st Phorm car is next level.

[@tomstamatakos8027]

Facts!👍

[@floppa933]

Dinoco vibes

[@leofhr2966]

​@@floppa933 Yo for real, that's what I have been feeling but couldn't put my finger on it

[@michellevesque2130]

Awesome footage !!!

[@LankyTurtle]

Thanks!

[@motorafondo87]

Amazing sound, is really impressive

[@unknownname7731]

Exciting stuff!

[@AA-ou8kl]

just glorious nice work Ford 👍

[@americanadventureoutdoors4213]

I’ve Always been a Chevy fan especially when it comes to Motorsports , but I hope they do really well ! Car sounds badass by the way !

[@NickoOutBush]

That a awesome looking tub there lads 💨🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@sum12see]

Good God man!! Be safe out there!

[@nodafy]

Gotta love the sound of a *V8 MODUR*

[@KG-yc6cl]

Sounds great but definitely wouldve preferred to see the GT back in racing

[@SSGAidxn]

Amazing

[@supersevenn]

Looking good

[@PowerstrokeSynd]

Badass!

[@pwocki9015]

Hear we go🤘

[@miketownsend8247]

Leaf blower held on the radiator to keep her cool awesome

[@jeanhenrique4665]

with Nature-Aspirated 5.0L Coyote V8 and produced only in 2010 and 2011... Thanks for enjoining the video!

[@stangnutlx]

huh?

[@ToyotaCorolla-qs7ml]

thats actually a 5.4

[@soundmoddinglawyer]

Lanky what camera do you use?

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

As a Corvette fan, they should’ve done this in terms of engine sounds. Excited to see the Mustang’s run in IMSA!

[@suyogsawant1104]

It has to follow some regulations that why it is sounding like that

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

@@suyogsawant1104 that does make sense. It is what it is

[@marct9587]

So, which one is my man, Joey Hand driving? So glad to see him back in the game after his Ford GT exploits. Man, that engine sound is wicked!

[@jojog8304]

I see they went with a Saleen-Allen-like livery (horse on the side), though less aggressive. I guess tradition since the last mustangs to compete in GT2/GT3 were Saleens.

[@offcamber]

A W E S O M E

[@bobchuseby]

Haha, this is so cool!

[@jorgecouto521]

Thanks lanky, if is possible make some movie with the new Aston Martin 🇺🇲🇵🇹💪

[@jehl1963]

I don't think that they put the engine low enough in the chassis. 😉

[@chickentuber]

Sorry for newb question but whats the diff between green and red number backgrounds? THanks for posting!

[@pmayo7894]

It denotes the class: red being GTD Pro and green being the more customer-focused GTD.

[@andy2300]

Ford Coyote V8😍😍

[@Ethan-xe5cx]

Is the mustang gt3 louder than the amg gt3 ?

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

Damn that motor is mounted to the floor lol

[@LankyTurtle]

Its tucked down in there for sure

[@JuergenGDB]

The Mustang is more of Mans Man machine than the whispering sound of the C8 Vette..

[@vrod665]

I didn’t think I’d like the Mustang … I might … I might actually like a Ford. I Think I need to call a mental health professional …me liking a Ford. It’s pretty badass.

[@richardmodglin3900]

There is no shame here.

[@mattjones1378]

When are they gonna have this car in gran turismo 7

[@The-fs5wn]

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks sound like little buzzing bees in comparison. Like “zzwwweeeehhhh” vs “BWWUUUUWWW”

[@michaelhatcher4097]

Now thats what a race cars is to sound like. Not any of that EV junk.

[@Xavi_FD3S]

Is that Miguel Molina in the thumbnail 😂

[@LankyTurtle]

Yes! He was walking by haha

[@doctorcountersteer6580]

I am gonna be forever getting used to the sound of a flat plane crank v8!!

[@davepark4117]

The results are now in and Multimatic, as good that that company is at doing what it does, it seems it's no Carrol Shelby. That said, I hope they are able to learn what they need to learn from this race and make these cars podium finishers. I deeply want this to be a success.

[@tonyd7164]

First On Race Day

[@maximusvonce1381]

Pretty much a stroked coyote. I have a 900wheel supercharged Boss motor in my 11 5.0. 900wheel at 8k rpm on e85 is symphony.

[@markusb2743]

If the Mustang isn't the fastest it's definitely the best sounding car.

[@guyh.4121]

More great Multimatic Mustangs.

[@derauditor5748]

Would be fun to see them at the Nürburgring 24 Hours... lol... na, not gonna happen... i hope for Bathurst at least.

[@marcthesharc991]

It soods quite good. Not GT3 R good but good.

[@cabrelbeuk72]

Seeing Proton not running Porsches still feel very very weird to me.

[@mikeb9223]

I hope they give the euro yuppies a go

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

I havnt seen Joey Hand in a race car since Ford ended the Ford GT program.

[@marct9587]

He hasn't been. It's so great to see him back!

[@wesmahon123]

Nothing like the sound of an unbridled American V8

[@blakeelliott9238]

Man that’s a bad ass car where’s the hellcats 😂

[@cdnmetelhead4013]

I know this may be sacrilege but I prefer the frenetic sound of a Zytec/Judd V8.

[@jfb3567]

The only good sounding ford V8 was the GT40 and that was due to the exhaust and firing order. If you count the Cosworth DFV flat plane crank engine (with Ford financing and participation), it was the best sounding and most successful for decades. Otherwise the only great sounding GT3 engines are the Porsche GT3 and the Vette new flat plane crank C8 Z06 which unfortunately don’t run straight exhaust so you can’t hear it in its glory

[@joesanchez979]

Tang 5.0 '85

[@MendicantBias1]

🐢

[@ianpan4669]

are they hiring?

[@theophilhist6455]

Mean while as the economy is all messed up we still have GREAT RACE CARS that are not electric!

[@gascap7890]

Mustang wins!!!

[@antilagboostaddiction8322]

Is any customer even going to actually drive the car? Or are rich people buying them to keep in a garage?

[@Nicolas_Cage_Bees]

Gimme this car in ACC and it'll be the only one I use. I already favor the front engine BMW M4 and now the recently buffed GTR as it is.

[@frandamego8300]

1:49 and 2:08, Sound like “Days of Thunder” 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@leandrobasualdo6694]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💪💪💪

[@zeus-mt7wx]

On full throttle sounds like a CUP car with no oil.

[@Deathwing2]

Now, how about a Ford entry into LMDh/LMH? Gotta beat those Ferraris at Le Mans

[@MoterSport33]

Funny, sounds like the nascar cup cars, is ford salty about the g56 entry?

[@imr991]

They wouldn’t be because they’ve already been running cars that sound like this since 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series.

[@Curtlf]

No doesn't sound like NASCAR. This sounds like a flat(180) crank not a 90*.

[@MoterSport33]

@@Curtlf sounds similar to the Nascar cup cars tho Imo, just saying

[@MoterSport33]

@@Curtlf plus nascar is an acronym, it's an organization

[@roasta2369]

OK, fine. I'll drive the Mustang

[@SamuelHiti]

Must be nice to mount suspension whilst there's a V8 roaring in your face!

[@boxcarent.3147]

Ford had to do this because GM had a Camaro in Le Mans last year.

[@MisterJ.J.]

🇺🇲💪🐎

[@zuckfacegobbels4527]

American muscle never sounded so good!

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Only if they still made good road cars come on Ford you are forgetting the uk

[@promx96]

Put this engine in a darkhorse please

[@badbonzai1]

Laid goose eggs. I never saw it catch anything on the track. Looked at a vette's ass for over an hour.

[@butchcassidy3373]

Yeah and Ford quit building them. Bet those Electric ones sound so much better

[@talltimbot]

Ban 2 pedal cars

[@maximusvonce1381]

No gay teslas allowed 😆😆😆

[@raginroadrunner]

Corvette food

[@Mr.McCarthyism]

Cool, but not the coolest gt3 body I've ever seen.

[@raginroadrunner]

it needs a decent engine