Observe-focused 2024 Ford Mustang Darkish Horse targets a 500-hp Coyote V-8

Ford revealed its redesigned 2024 Mustang on Wednesday on the 2022 Detroit auto show, however the brand new design wasn’t the one shock. Included within the vary this time is a brand new track-focused Mustang Darkish Horse mannequin which boasts a model of the acquainted Coyote 5.0-liter V-8 with a focused output of 500 hp.

The Darkish Horse, a trademark for which was discovered in June, is not truly a single mannequin however a brand new efficiency sequence. Along with the track-focused however street-legal common Darkish Horse, there can even be a track-only Darkish Horse S and race-ready Darkish Horse R. However extra on these fashions later.

The track-focused Darkish Horse is the mannequin most consumers can be eager on. The automobile is akin to the outgoing Mustang’s Mach 1 grade, in that it boasts further energy, extra aggressive aerodynamics, and a chassis honed on the observe. Nevertheless, it does not go all the best way on the efficiency dial just like the earlier Shelby Mustangs.

The additional energy is courtesy of a novel configuration for the 5.0-liter V-8, which depends on connecting rods from the earlier Shelby GT500, in addition to a brand new twin throttle-body consumption design mentioned to enhance air movement into the engine. Paired to the engine is a normal 6-speed handbook with a titanium shifter ball and transmission oil cooler, however the Mustang’s 10-speed automated will be swapped in as a substitute. And essential for lengthy observe days, the automobile can be fitted with an auxiliary engine oil cooler, rear axle cooler, extra highly effective cooling followers, and a novel radiator that is lighter than inventory however higher at cooling.

In relation to the chassis, Ford engineers made some distinctive calibrations, in addition to the addition of bigger rear sway bars,a  strut tower brace, Ok-brace, and uprated entrance dampers. Magnetic journey dampers are normal in any respect 4 corners. There’s additionally a Torsen rear differential and highly effective Brembo brakes that embody 6-piston calipers biting down on 13.9-inch rotors up entrance.

The usual wheels are a staggered 19-inch set of alloys that come wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tires, however lighter carbon-fiber wheels can be made accessible after launch.

Additionally accessible can be a Dealing with Bundle that provides stiffer springs, bigger entrance and rear sway bars, a revised rear wing with an built-in Gurney Flap, and wider wheels measuring 19×10.5 inches up entrance and 19×11 on the rear, or an inch wider entrance and rear than the usual wheels.

You will simply spot the Darkish Horse because of distinctive styling remedies just like the darkened surrounds for the LED headlights, darkened exhaust ideas, gloss black grille with trapezoidal nostrils, and distinctive entrance fascia. There are additionally the aerodynamics components just like the entrance splitter, aspect skirts, and stuck rear wing. You will additionally discover the Darkish Horse has its personal distinctive badge with a forward-facing horse, and the mannequin comes with an unique shade of metallic paint referred to as Blue Ember. Varied graphics and blue paint for the brake calipers can be accessible.

There are remedies for the inside, too. The listing features a thicker steering wheel wrapped in suede and that includes blue accent stitching. The blue stitching extends to the door panels and seats, gear shift encompass, and heart console, and the seats are additionally blue and have their very own perforation sample. Fashions geared up with the automated additionally obtain silver-colored shifter paddles.

As talked about above, there can even be extra hardcore Darkish Horse S and Darkish Horse R fashions. These will not be road authorized as they’ll come stripped of any options not required for observe use. Instead of these can be an FIA-certified roll cage, security nets, a race seat with security belts (entrance passenger seat accessible), and a steering wheel with fast disconnect. There can even be electrical disconnects and a hearth suppression system.

Many of the normal controls can even get replaced by devoted switches and knobs situated on a brand new central panel. There can even be new controls for options like a pit pace limiter and a efficiency knowledge recorder.

Efficiency upgrades over the common Darkish Horse will embody upgraded brakes, Multimatic DSSV dampers, an adjustable rear wing, high-flow exhaust, hood pins, and tow hooks.

The Darkish Horse R can be just like the S however function serialization that approves it for racing, together with probably in a brand new one-make sequence. A few of the further upgrades can be strategic seam welding, a bigger gasoline cell, and distinctive wheels.

The 2024 Ford Mustang reaches dealerships subsequent summer time. Particular timing and pricing for the Darkish Horse fashions can be introduced nearer to that date.