Ford's Mustang Dark Horse is set to spawn S and R versions designed exclusively for the racetrack.
Next in the pipeline is the Mustang Dark Horse R, which Ford Performance on Thursday said via aA teaser sketch included in the post reveals the rear of the race car. It joins a single photo released during the debut of the latest Mustang last fall .Ford hasn't said where the Dark Horse R will race, though there are rumors the automaker could establish a one-make series built around the car.track-focused sports car that will join the regular Mustang in showrooms later this summer.
The Dark Horse S and Dark Horse R will come stripped of any features not required for track use. In place of these will be an FIA-certified roll cage, safety nets, a race seat with safety belts , and a steering wheel with quick disconnect. Ford previously confirmed each car will also have electrical disconnects and a fire suppression system.Most of the standard controls will also be replaced by dedicated switches and knobs located on a new central panel.
Performance upgrades over the regular Dark Horse will include more capable brakes, Multimatic DSSV dampers, an adjustable rear wing, a high-flow exhaust, hood pins, and tow hooks. The Dark Horse R and S aren't the only Mustang race cars still in the works. Still coming is a new Mustang NASCAR race car that will compete starting in 2024.
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