TEASED: Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Coming This Month

Ford Performance has taken advantage of the hype surrounding the new Twitter-rivalingThreadsto present a teaser of the upcoming Mustang Dark Horse R. The teaser photo didn't reveal much besides what the performance division already disclosed about the new race-focused variant.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R is one of the six motorsport-spec variants of the S650 generation. The Mustang GT4, Mustang GT3, and Mustang GT Supercarcurrently populate the list.

While the Mustang Dark Horse S, a stripped-down race-ready version of theroad-going Mustang Dark Horse, is developed for the "weekend track day enthusiasts," the Mustang Dark Horse R builds on the Dark Horse S' specifications, but with the addition of more performance-ready modifications.

Specs-wise, the Mustang Dark Horse R gets hood pins, front and rear tow hooks, a full exhaust system with four tips, and an adjustable rear wing, as seen in the recent teaser photo. The vehicle has an FIA-compliant roll cage, a quick-release steering wheel, and a fire suppression system.

Exclusive to the upcoming race-ready variant is a fuel cell for increased range, seam welding, and Ford Performance Parts wheels, which are matched with an upgraded brake system to "meet track demands."

Under the hood is a 5.0-liter Coyote-based V8 engine, which makes 500 horsepower in the standardMustang Dark Horse.