Ford drops a 4th of July shock: It is a new Le Mans Hypercar

Replace: It’s the Ford Le Mans Hypercar that can enter the FIA World Endurance Championship subsequent 12 months and can race on the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans.

As America celebrates its 250th Independence Day, Ford Racing has shared a teaser of its upcoming race automotive challenge. Whereas particulars are unknown, it might be a Ford GT-based endurance race automotive designed to run within the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and WEC.

“Blissful 250th America. We’ve obtained one thing particular deliberate for you, this 12 months courtesy of #AmericasRaceTeam. #Americas250“, the staff posted on social media.

The automotive, though nonetheless underneath a canopy, seems to be geared up with a big rear spoiler with huge endplates and maybe a central fin. It has a low scuttle nestled between the entrance wheel arches and a roof scoop feeding the mid-mounted engine, which seems like a 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8.

The Ford Le Mans hypercar is anticipated to be revealed subsequent week on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity.