The Ford Mustang S650 is the seventh-generation of the

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manufactured by

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. First shown at the 2022

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, it is assembled at Ford's

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and began production on May 1, 2023, initially available with either the redesigned 2.3 L

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turbocharged 4-cylinder with 315 horsepower, or the revised, 4th generation

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V8 with 480–486 horsepower in the GT and 500 horsepower in the Dark Horse.

Background

On September 14, 2022, Ford introduced the seventh-generation Mustang at the North American International Auto Show at a special event called "The Stampede". At the event, several track-only models were showcased, including a

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version, multiple

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versions, and others. Also announced was the new “Dark Horse” series to bridge the gap between the Mach 1 and discontinued GT350. The Dark Horse performs much the same role as the 2012–2013 Boss 302 Mustangs — a street legal car with enhanced performance for international road courses. File:2024 Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost in Race Red, front left, 06-26-2024.jpg, Ford Mustang EcoBoost Front File:2024 Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost in Race Red, rear left, 06-26-2024.jpg, Ford Mustang EcoBoost Rear File:Ford Mustang VII Sindelfingen 2024 IMG 9164.jpg, Ford Mustang GT Front File:Ford Mustang VII Sindelfingen 2024 IMG 9170.jpg, Ford Mustang GT Rear File:Ford Mustang VII Convertible Autofrühling Ulm IMG 9334.jpg, Ford Mustang GT Convertible Rear File:Shelby, EMS 2024, Essen (P1032053).jpg, Shelby Mustang Super Snake

Powertrain

Engines

At launch, two engines were available: a 2.3 L

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I4 (

) or a 5.0 L modular V8 (

). The 2.3 L EcoBoost engine was fully redesigned with new twin-scroll turbochargers and an electronic waste gate. It utilizes both direct and port fuel injection. The fourth-generation 5.0 L Coyote V8 engine received internal revisions, and utilizes dual air intakes and throttle bodies. 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The Dark Horse model received a modified version of the 5.0 L V8 featuring a unique crankshaft and forged piston connecting rods from the sixth-generation Shelby GT500.

Transmissions

At launch, three transmissions were offered: a Getrag 6-speed manual (GT only), a Tremec 6-speed manual (Dark Horse only), or a 10-speed automatic transmission. The following tables show the gear ratios for the 6-speed manual and 10-speed automatic transmissions. 2024-ford-mustang-interior 100876989

Special models

Mustang Dark Horse S

The Mustang Dark Horse S is a track-only version of the streetcar. It has had all non-essential parts stripped away, and an FIA certified rollcage added, as well as race seats and a racing steering wheel.

Mustang GTD

On August 17, 2023, Ford unveiled the Mustang GTD, a street-version of their GT3 race car, for the 2025 model year. This model incorporates an aerodynamic design and a supercharged 5.2L "

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" V8 (from the previous generation Shelby GT500) with a rear-mounted transaxle. It makes and of torque, and has a top speed of . Driven by Dirk Müller in December of 2024, The Mustang GTD lapped the

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track in 6:57:685, making it the only American-made production vehicle to ever complete the circuit in less than seven minutes.

Motorsport

Mustang GT3

In 2022, Ford Performance announced the development of a GT3 Ford Mustang based on the Dark Horse model, built by Ford and

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. It was revealed in 2023 and races in the

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and

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. This means the Mustang raced at Le Mans for the first time since 1997 after a 27 year absence. German Racing Team

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were the first customer team to run the new Mustang GT3 in the WEC.

Mustang GT4

In 2023, Ford Performance announced at the 2023 24 Hours of Spa that a new GT4 Ford Mustang would be released for 2024, replacing the previous generation Mustang GT4. The car is eligible to compete in the

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, and IMSA SportsCar Challenge among other championships that include GT4 cars. The car made its debut at the

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race at Daytona.

NASCAR

On November 1, 2023,

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unveiled the new Dark Horse Next Gen body style for the

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season, replacing the sixth generation Mustang GT.

Supercars Championship

At the 2022 Bathurst 1000, Ford revealed the Ford Mustang GT Supercar, which was initially built by Ford and

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, to conform to the Gen3 regulations.

Dark Horse R

In July of 2023, Ford unveiled the Dark Horse R. A car very similar to the Dark Horse S, made for the single-make Mustang Challenge which supports the

in 2024. In August of 2024, Ford announced another One-Make Series. The Ford Mustang Cup , which bridges the gap between Ford Performance Driving Experiences (There driver development program) and the IMSA Mustang Challenge, will serve as an Entry-Level for Aspiring Races using the Dark Horse R as its spec. The series is Supported by the

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References

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