Ford Mustang GT-R Concept

Ford Mustang GT-R Concept
The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legendÌs road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-litre Mustangs and hints at a potential future race car.

"The Mustang GT-R blends todays breathtaking design, Ford RacingÌs unmatched history and the most advanced racing technology into the ultimate Mustang," says J Mays, Ford group vice president, design. "Mustangs iconic image grew with every checkered flag so we think the Mustang GT-R is an appropriate tribute to the cars 40th anniversary, and a hint at whatÌs to come."

The bright Valencia Orange car inspired by the famous Grabber Orange 1970 Mustang Boss 302 Trans-Am race cars (the Yellow Mustangs) piloted by race legends, including Parnelli Jones is a technological showcase that, when peeled back, reveals a number of existing or production-feasible racing parts.

"The Mustang GT-R shows that Ford is back in road racing in a serious way," says Jim OÌConnor, Ford group vice president, North America marketing, sales and service.

The Mustang GT-R features Ford RacingÌs 440-horsepower "Cammer" crate engine that already is affordably available to grassroots racers, and can be tuned to produce more than 500 horsepower under certain race series rules. Last year, a tuned 505-horsepower version of the "Cammer" notched world-class performance and endurance credentials by powering a Focus Daytona Prototype to victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona race.