Ford to Launch Single-Make Mustang Series

The Ford Performance team is set to launch a new single-make race series using the Mustang Dark Horse R.

The 500-plus horsepower track-only Mustang will serve as the race platform for the series.

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It is likely that the unconfirmed series will be sanctioned by IMSA.

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The Dark Horse R has several race-specific modifications including the removal of the stock fuel tank and its replacement with a racing cell.

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The Dark Horse S, a non-street legal version of the Dark Horse, is also being created.

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The Dark Horse R will be available for sale later this year.

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This new series will be the first spec series for the Mustang and will be an opportunity for Ford to demonstrate the capabilities of its performance vehicles.

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Rushbrook, Ford Performance Global Motorsports Director, announced that the new series is currently under development.

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While no further details have been released, Sportscar365 believes that the series could be sanctioned by IMSA.

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The Dark Horse R will be the perfect car for the new series as a track-only Mustang with specific race modifications.

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These modifications include the removal of the stock fuel tank and the addition of a racing cell.

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The Dark Horse R will be for sale later this year. Swipe Up For More Stories

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