Ford late on Thursday revealed the brand new Mustang Darkish Horse R race automobile along with an related one-make sequence often called the Mustang Problem. The sequence begins in 2024 and will likely be sanctioned by IMSA.
Pricing for the turnkey race automobile begins at $145,000 and deliveries will start in time for the primary season of the Mustang Problem. Ford hasn’t stated how a lot a season of the Mustang Problem will value.
Ford stated it designed the Mustang Darkish Horse R to even be eligible for competitors in “quite a few” grassroots racing sequence, making the automobile superb for up-and-coming drivers.
Because the title suggests, the Mustang Darkish Horse R relies on the Mustang Dark Horse, a track-focused however road-legal sports activities automobile that can be part of the remainder of the redesigned 2024 Mustang range in showrooms this summer season. A Mustang Darkish Horse S observe automobile can also be deliberate sooner or later.
Ford Mustang Darkish Horse R
Ford Mustang Darkish Horse R
Ford Mustang Darkish Horse R
Ford Mustang Darkish Horse R
The Darkish Horse R shares most of its elements with the common Darkish Horse, together with a 500-plus-hp model of the Coyote 5.0-liter V-8. Additionally borrowed from the street automobile is the 6-speed guide transmission, Torsen limited-slip differential with a 3.73 ultimate drive ratio, and aerodynamics package deal.
Key upgrades for racing embrace tow hooks and strengthened jacking factors, bettering cooling for the drivetrain, a Borla high-flow exhaust system, Multimatic DSSV dampers, adjustable entrance camber plates, adjustable anti-roll bars, Brembo racing brakes up entrance (inventory Brembos stay on the rear), and customized 19-inch wheels wrapped in slick tires from Michelin.
The Darkish Horse R’s cabin additionally comes stripped of options not required for observe use. Instead of these are an FIA-certified roll cage, security nets, a race seat with security belts (entrance passenger seat obtainable), and a steering wheel with fast disconnect. A Motec knowledge show and logging system additionally replaces the inventory sprint shows.
Ford Mustang Darkish Horse R
Ford hasn’t printed a calendar for the primary season of the Mustang Problem however stated the season will final 10-12 rounds, with some rounds coinciding with race weekends of different sequence. Every spherical will function two follow periods, one qualifying session, and two dash races, with money prizes awarded to high finishers.
The Darkish Horse R is considered one of a number of racing variations of the newest Mustang. Others embrace the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, and Mustang GT Supercar. That final one is designed for Australia’s Supercars touring automobile sequence. Nonetheless coming is a brand new Mustang NASCAR race automobile that can compete beginning in 2024.
