2026 Ford Mustang RTR Revealed As A Turbocharged Drifting Pony Car
The 2026 Ford Mustang RTR is the first factory pony car designed to go sideways.
The new model is a collaboration with Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s RTR Vehicles. The company already sells its own aftermarket parts and built performance Mustangss, but this is the first one that will be manufactured at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly plant alongside the other factory Mustangs.
The Mustang RTR is powered by the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, which is rated at 315 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. An anti-lag system and active valve exhaust have been added for this application.
It will only be available with a 10-speed automatic transmission, because the EcoBoost is no longer offered with a stick-shift manual. The Mustang’s electronic drift brake is standard.
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The car gets a new steering gear that increases travel by 72mm, standard MagneRide shocks and, along with a new calibration for the stability control’s Track mode, it is all set up with drifting in mind.
That’s not to say it’s just about slipping and sliding. It’s meant to be a well-rounded performance car and also features the Mustang GT Performance Pack’s six-piston Brembo brakes and the front and rear sway bars and rear sub-frame from the Mustang Dark Horse.
There’s an RTR-designed decklid spoiler and 19 x 9.5-inch RTR wheels, RTRs signature nostril air intakes in the grille and plenty of RTR badging and decals.
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The brake calipers, drift brake handle, stitching and seat belts can be ordered in a neon green Hyper Lime color and the Mustang’s dual digital displays feature unique RTR graphics.
The Mustang RTR was first teased at this past January’s Detroit Auto Show and, unfortunately, you’ll have to wait long after the next one to actually buy it, because deliveries aren’t scheduled to start until next summer.
Pricing has not yet been announced, but the most expensive EcoBoost-powered Mustangs currently on sale go for around $45,000.
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