Ford Mustang TA2 (MISC)
The Ford Mustang TA2 is a purpose-built Trans Am 2 muscle car, based on the Mustang silhouette and engineered for close, aggressive sprint racing. Built to Trans Am TA2 regulations, it combines a naturally aspirated V8, a welded tube-frame chassis, and very limited aero to create a raw, mechanical, elbows-out racing experience.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~525 hp (388 kW)
Redline: ~7,000–7,300 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,315 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,800 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,280 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,740 mm
Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight competition wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel rotors with racing calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The TA2 Mustang is a lively, high-commitment sprint racer that sits somewhere between a tin-top and a prototype in responsiveness. It has enough power to keep things exciting, but the real story is its chassis balance and mechanical grip: you can attack braking zones hard, rotate the car on entry, and then manage the rear end as the V8 dumps torque through the rear tires on exit. It’s forgiving enough for long stints, but still rewards clean hands and disciplined throttle work.
Engine & Sound: The V8 delivers the classic Trans Am soundtrack — deep, throaty, and violent under load, with a hard-edged snarl as it climbs toward redline. Throttle response is immediate, making every lift, blip, and downshift feel alive in the sim. It’s less about turbo punch and more about linear shove and engine note drama.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable front-end bite with adjustable rotation on entry; will push wide if you overdrive the nose.
Traction: Strong but not unlimited rear grip — wheelspin is easy to find if you get greedy with throttle application.
Braking: Robust and confidence-inspiring, with enough weight transfer to help the car rotate under trail braking.
Top Speed: Respectable on straights, though the TA2’s real strength is momentum and corner-exit drive rather than outright aero efficiency.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with commitment, but not violence. Smooth brake release and patient throttle application are the keys to keeping the rear tires hooked up. It shines on flowing club circuits and tight sprint tracks where mechanical grip and driver feel matter more than downforce.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Mustang TA2 looks exactly like you want a modern American silhouette racer to look — wide, low, aggressive, and unapologetically muscular. The long hood, flared fenders, race wing, and stripped-down cockpit give it a no-nonsense presence that stands out immediately in a packed grid.
Whether you're racing door-to-door or chasing hot laps, the Ford Mustang TA2 is all about raw V8 character, close-quarters racing, and classic Trans Am muscle in sim form.