Ford hasn’t been holding a lot again in the case of something related to its new sixth technology Mustang. Lovers weren’t solely promised a V8 choice for the foreseeable future (in an period the place different pony automobiles have been killing off their V8s), however have 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 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 automobiles. 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 way of a Tremec 3160 handbook and a Torsen restricted slip differential with a 3.73 ultimate drive ratio.

To make the Darkish Horse R competition-ready, upgrades have 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 obligatory 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 fireplace suppression system.

This buyer race-ready Darkish Horse R can be out there to compete in IMSA’s all-new Mustang Problem collection, sponsored by Michelin, which can 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 (places but to be introduced), and embrace two races a weekend to make for about 10-12 races total.

Ford Efficiency says there was a “huge quantity of curiosity” from clients and plans to promote as lots of the Darkish Horse Rs as they’ve consumers for. With that being stated, if in case you have but to expertise a one-make collection, IMSA is already dwelling to 4 of these collection with Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Carrera Cup. If 20-30+ of these one-make automobiles on observe suddenly are remotely thrilling to listen to run by you, think about a complete area of 5.0L Coyote V8s working by you at the beginning of the race. It will likely be absolute heaven.