Introducing the latest addition to the Ford Mustang family, the Dark Horse R. This track-only pony is a ferocious beast, with a naturally aspirated Coyote V8 engine that boasts over 500 horsepower. Ford Racing has gone all-in on track versions of the Mustang, and the Dark Horse R is no exception.
The Dark Horse R is a turn-key race car that is perfect for buyers who want to spend their weekends at the track. It retains many elements that make the standard Dark Horse great, but with some specific racing cues specifically for track use. The engine is the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 from the road version, but it has been tweaked to produce over 500 horsepower. The powertrain has also been upgraded with an oil system, transmission cooling, differential cooling, a Borla racing exhaust system, and a fuel cell for added safety and capacity.
The exterior of the Dark Horse R is not all that different from the standard version, apart from a few necessary tow hooks and smaller 19-inch wheels wrapped in racing slicks. However, the biggest tweaks have been made to enhance the on-track performance. The Dark Horse R features Multimatic DSSV racing dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, and adjustable front camber plates. The interior has been stripped of all creature comforts and replaced with a full racing cabin, including a roll cage, Recaro racing seats, a Sparco racing harness, and a removable Sparco steering wheel.
Buyers who are lucky enough to get their hands on a limited Dark Horse R will also have the opportunity to compete in a new single-make racing series put on by Ford Performance Racing School called the Mustang Challenge. The IMSA-sanctioned series will kick off in 2024 and run a 10- to 12-race calendar on five or six yet-to-be-named tracks in North America.
The Dark Horse R comes with a price tag of $145,000, but for those who are serious about racing, it is worth every penny. Deliveries are expected to start in 2024, just ahead of the first Mustang Challenge races. Get ready to hit the track with the most powerful naturally aspirated Coyote V8 Mustang to date.
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