The experienced pair got their first proper taste of the prototype Gen3 Mustang during yesterday’s Queensland Raceway test.
Courtney took part in the morning session before handing over to Slade in the afternoon.
They were joined on track by Triple Eight drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Broc Feeney in the prototype Chevrolet Camaro.
The new cars are designed to produce significantly less downforce in a bid to improve racing, with early testing feedback suggesting the aero balance of the Mustang produces oversteer and the Camaro understeer.
That was certainly the experience of Slade and Courtney, who both referenced the new Mustang’s lack of rear grip compared to the current-spec Mustang.
Slade did, however, concede that the high ambient temperatures – nearing 40 degrees Celsius – may have played a role in the lack of grip.
The cars were also fitted with the latest spec super soft Dunlop tyre, which has been geared towards higher degradation.
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