Supercars statement: Vehicle Specification Update
Adjustments will be implemented to the Ford Mustang VSD from The Bend
Modifications include alterations to side skirt, rear wing, and door mirrors
On-track action commences at The Bend Motorsport Park from Friday
Supercars can confirm that a parity adjustment has been made to the Ford Mustang ahead of this weekend’s opening Ryco Enduro Cup round at The Bend.
The updates to the Vehicle Specification Document (VSD) include:
Removal of the leading-edge packer from the side skirt
Adjustment to the rear wing position and angle range
A switch to smaller, North American-specification door mirrors
A faster shift recovery setting
Supercars Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton, said: “Following extensive testing, analysis and consultation, Supercars has approved an application from Ford’s Homologation Team to update the Vehicle Specification Document.
"Both Ford and GM reluctantly agreed to these changes, but importantly, all parties are united in the belief that this is the right outcome for the sport.
“I want to thank GM, and in particular Simon McNamara and Jeromy Moore, for working constructively with us to reach this agreement. It ensures we head into the endurance season confident that parity has been addressed.”
“These are very small adjustments, but at this level even the slightest refinement can make a difference.
“The work completed at Windshear’s wind tunnel and through the AVL dyno program has brought the cars so close that the tolerances are among the tightest of any category in the world.
“These changes were developed through the standard homologation process and are fully in line with our regulations. They form part of the ongoing process to maintain technical parity across the grid.”
The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship resumes at the AirTouch 500 at The Bend on September 12-14. Tickets are on sale now.
Live coverage of the the AirTouch 500 at The Bend can be found on Kayo Sports and Foxtel, with highlights on the Seven Network.
