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Ford Unveils 2027 NASCAR Mustang
Ford Racing reveals its new NASCAR Mustang for 2027, set to debut at Daytona Speedweeks.
In brief
Ford Racing reveals its new NASCAR Mustang for 2027, set to debut at Daytona Speedweeks. Ford Racing's 2027 NASCAR Mustang, based on the production Mustang Dark Horse SC, will compete in 29 series across 17 countries. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Ford Unveils 2027 NASCAR Mustang
Ford Racing reveals its new NASCAR Mustang for 2027, set to debut at Daytona Speedweeks.
Joey Logano on Learning Curve
Joey Logano says there will be a learning curve but expects the car to be competitive by the second half of the season.
“I think it’ll be interesting to see how the first 10, 15 weeks go. I’m cautiously optimistic because I know there’s gonna be a period tuning it in, but I do think that overall, it should have more potential by the end of the day.”
Mustang Dark Horse SC Basis

The car is based on the production Mustang Dark Horse SC with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine producing up to 795 horsepower.
Ford Racing's Philosophy
Ford Racing states that racing makes road cars better and road cars make race cars better, incorporating key elements from the Dark Horse SC.
“Racing makes our road cars better, and our road cars make our race cars better. We put that philosophy to work here, incorporating key elements from the Dark Horse SC into the new Mustang race car.”
Aerodynamic Nose Design
The aggressive nose design optimizes aerodynamics for increased downforce in the race car.
2027 NASCAR Car Timeline
Ford’s 2027 Mustang will make its on-track debut during Daytona Speedweeks, February 13-21.
The headline
Ford Racing's 2027 NASCAR Mustang, based on the production Mustang Dark Horse SC, will compete in 29 series across 17 countries.





