LAS VEGAS — Building on the racing history of Ford's iconic pony car, Ford Racing Performance Group is giving customers an affordable way to go racing with the introduction of the all-new 2008 Mustang FR500S.
The FR500S will be the heart of a new Mustang spec series, the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup, which will make its debut on race tracks across North America in 2008.
The limited-edition FR500S is the first race car in Ford Motor Company’s history to be built at a production facility and then made available for racers to purchase through the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog and at authorized Ford Racing dealers.
“There aren’t very many manufacturers that can say they build race cars right off of the production line, and we are very, very proud of this achievement,” said Dan Davis, director, Ford Racing Technology. “This new pony car gives customers and racers a chance to get into a high-performing vehicle that is durable, reliable and competitive.”
The 325-horsepower Ford Mustang FR500S was co-developed by Ford Racing and Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, and is based on the Mustang GT used by the track’s high-performance driving school. Powered by a 4.6-liter 3-valve, fuel-injected V8 production engine and featuring a Ford Racing cold-air intake, the FR500S includes a 6-speed transmission with an upgraded clutch and Ford Racing short-throw shifter. The FR500S features the same braking utilized on the FR500C along with unique two-way adjustable front dampers with coil springs and an adjustable anti-roll bar in both the front and rear suspension.