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CHENNAI, India, Sept. 13, 2024 – Ford today announced that it has submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI)
to the Government of Tamil Nadu, confirming its intention to utilize the Chennai plant for
manufacturing for export.
The announcement follows a meeting between Ford leadership and the Honorable Chief Minister of
the Government of Tamil Nadu as part of his visit to the United States
This strategic move will see the facility repurposed to focus on manufacturing for export to global
markets, as part of the company’s ambitious Ford+ growth plan.
“We are grateful for the ongoing support from the Tamil Nadu Government as we explored different
options for the Chennai plant,” said Kay Hart, president, Ford International Markets Group. “This step
aims to underscore our ongoing commitment to India as we intend to leverage the manufacturing
expertise available in Tamil Nadu to serve new global markets.”
Further information about the type of manufacturing and other details will be disclosed in due course.
The announcement reaffirms Ford’s commitment to India as a critical market for the company’s global
operations. Ford currently employs 12,000 individuals in Global Business Operations in Tamil Nadu, a
number expected to grow by 2,500 to 3,000 jobs within the next three years. Combined with the
engine manufacturing operations in Sanand, India represents Ford’s second-largest salaried
workforce worldwide.
Ford also continues to serve its one million customers in India with comprehensive customer support,
including service, aftermarket parts, and warranty support.

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Part of making the Mustang GTD insane is under the hood, packing in a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine pushing an unholy 800PS+. This is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle and a carbon fibre driveshaft. While performance numbers haven’t been revealed, we can safely say that this one will undoubtedly be fast.

Complimenting this unholy power output are a number of enhancements to the Mustang. This includes an aggressive 100mm wider full carbon fibre body with plenty of flicks to aid downforce generation. Other cool bits include 20-inch magnesium wheels, carbon fibre brakes, and a titanium exhaust setup.

The real party tricks come in the form of a semi-active suspension system which is a dual ride height setup as well as active aerodynamics. A notable highlight of the active aero is the fact that it acts like the Drag Reduction System on a Formula One car.

So, what is Ford going to do with the Mustang GTD? Well, they’re going to take on the Nurburgring Nordschleife and they are gunning for a lap time under seven minutes. If they do achieve it, the GTD will truly cement itself as the fastest Mustang ever. When the GTD is not going around the Green Hell, it will retail at a price tag of USD 300,000 (around Rs 2.48 crore), which is equivalent to one Ferrari Roma and a regular V8 Mustang GT.

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