Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Takes The Pony Car To The Track – SlashGear

The Mustang Dark Horse R packs the same 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine as the standard Dark Horse, the Mustang GT3, and the GT4. Ford did not reveal much about any specific optimizations, but the version seen on previous models can deliver more than 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque.

The newest race track pony also shares the Tremec six-speed manual transmission, Torsen limited-slip differential, and larger Brembo brakes with the other Dark Horse models. Besides the common features, the Dark Horse R is stripped of any unnecessary elements and comes with changes that prepare it for the track. These include all essential safety equipment, such as a safety cage and adjustable anti-roll bars, as well as FIA-certified seats, harnesses, and a safety net.

Ford endows the Dark Horse R with “beskope” wheels, chunkier than the standard Dark Horse. Set up in a staggered arrangement, the front wheels are 10.5 inches wide, while the ones at the rear end measure 11 inches. The company also claims improvements have been made to the oil system, as well as cooling systems for the transmission and the differential. In line with track-centric styling, the speedster also gets a rear spoiler, custom Borla exhaust, and tow hooks on both the front and the back.