Ford Makes Observe-Solely Mustang Darkish Horse R For New Racing Sequence

Ford hasn’t been holding a lot again in the case of something related to its new sixth technology Mustang. Fans weren’t solely promised a V8 possibility for the foreseeable future (in an period the place different pony vehicles have been killing off their V8s), however had been additionally given essentially the most highly effective, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter Coyote engine they’ve made, and put it within the track-tuned 2024 Mustang Darkish Horse. However Ford Efficiency has yet another trick pony up its sleeve, together with an IMSA racing collection devoted solely to its existence: The Mustang Darkish Horse R.

The Mustang Darkish Horse R is the third racing-focused sixth-gen Mustang to enter the Ford Efficiency fold, which up to now has included its GT3 and GT4 vehicles. Created for buyer track-use solely, the Darkish Horse R will even embody the 5.0L Coyote V8 punching it at over 500 horsepower. All that energy is directed by a Tremec 3160 handbook and a Torsen restricted slip differential with a 3.73 last drive ratio.

To make the Darkish Horse R competition-ready, upgrades had been made to the oil system, transmission and differential cooling, with Ford additionally swapping in a Borla racing exhaust system. There’s additionally a brand new gasoline cell for security and gasoline capability, and MoTeC knowledge show and logging system. Different crucial upgrades required for racing security specs embody a roll cage, Recaro FIA racing seat, and Sparco-brand quick-release steering wheel, FIA racing harness and hearth suppression system.

This buyer race-ready Darkish Horse R shall be out there to compete in IMSA’s all-new Mustang Problem collection, sponsored by Michelin, which shall be managed by the Ford Efficiency Racing Faculty. The all-Mustang collection is predicted to debut in 2024 with 5 to 6 race weekends on the calendar (areas but to be introduced), and embody two races a weekend to make for about 10-12 races general.

Ford Efficiency says there was a “large quantity of curiosity” from prospects and plans to promote as most of the Darkish Horse Rs as they’ve patrons for. With that being mentioned, when you have but to expertise a one-make collection, IMSA is already home to four of those series with Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Carrera Cup. If 20-30+ of these one-make vehicles on observe all of sudden are remotely thrilling to listen to run by you, think about a whole subject of 5.0L Coyote V8s operating by you at the beginning of the race. It is going to be absolute heaven.