Ford hasn’t been holding a lot again in terms of something related to its new sixth era Mustang. Lovers weren’t solely promised a V8 choice for the foreseeable future (in an period the place different pony vehicles have been killing off their V8s), however had been additionally given probably 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 one more 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 thus far has included its GT3 and GT4 vehicles. Created for buyer track-use solely, the Darkish Horse R can even embrace the 5.0L Coyote V8 punching it at over 500 horsepower. All that energy is directed by means of a Tremec 3160 guide and a Torsen restricted slip differential with a 3.73 ultimate 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 mandatory upgrades required for racing security specs embrace 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 will likely be accessible to compete in IMSA’s all-new Mustang Problem collection, sponsored by Michelin, which will likely be managed by the Ford Efficiency Racing Faculty. The all-Mustang collection is anticipated to debut in 2024 with 5 to 6 race weekends on the calendar (areas but to be introduced), and embrace two races a weekend to make for about 10-12 races total.

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 consumers for. With that being stated, you probably have but to expertise a one-make collection, IMSA is already residence to 4 of these collection with Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Carrera Cup. If 20-30+ of these one-make vehicles on observe abruptly are remotely thrilling to listen to run by you, think about a whole discipline of 5.0L Coyote V8s operating by you in the beginning of the race. It will likely be absolute heaven.