Overview
- Spy photos show rear aerodisk wheel covers, extra mid-mounted canards, and revised hood vents on the test car.
- Photographers report a different exhaust note, likely tied to a quieter setup to meet local noise limits.
- Ford previously clocked 6:52.072 in May after updates, but Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X later posted 6:50.763 and 6:49.275.
- CEO Jim Farley had responded to Chevy’s laps with “Game on,” signaling an intent to retake the benchmark.
- It remains unclear whether suspension or powertrain changes are part of the prototype, and Ford declined to share details.