Ford Unveils New Dark Horse-Based Mustang GT4

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford

Ford has taken the wraps off its all-new Mustang GT4, based on the upcoming Dark Horse production model, which will compete in GT4 competition globally beginning next year.

The formal debut of the Coyote V8-powered Mustang GT4, which joins its recently launched GT3 sibling, was made Wednesday at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ahead of this weekend’s CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa.

Mustang has been represented on GT4 grids around the world since 2017 through several previous generations models, all of which have been built by longstanding partner Multimatic, which has again spearheaded development of the new-for-2024 race car.

“The Mustang GT4 is a key member of our motorsports lineup,” said Ford Performance global motorsports director Mark Rushbrook.

“It’s placement between the Mustang GT3 and soon-to-be-unveiled Mustang Dark Horse R keeps the brand in competition at all levels of on-track performance and is an important part of our customer racing program.

“With this new version, based off the seventh generation’s new Dark Horse model, we’ve upped the game and are ready to challenge an entire world of competitors.”

Unlike the M-Sport-tuned V8 engines in the Mustang GT3 car, the new Mustang GT4 powerplant has been developed fully in-house by Ford Performance and will be assembled by Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

“We’re proud to work with so many great partners on these race vehicle programs,” said Christian Hertrich, Ford Performance motorsports powertrain manager.

“It’s also special to be able to do all of the engine work for the Mustang GT4 fully in-house. We’ve got a great team, and I’m excited for Mustang fans to see the Mustang GT4 in action.”

The Mustang GT4 race car also features Multimatic DSSV dampers, a Holinger dog-ring gearbox, paddle shifters with pneumatic actuation, natural fiber body panels, as well as a unique aero package developed to meet GT4 category targets.

Pricing for the Mustang GT4 has not yet been disclosed.

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford

Photo: Wes Duenkel/Ford

John Dagys

John Dagys is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sportscar365. Dagys spent eight years as a motorsports correspondent for FOXSports.com and SPEED Channel and has contributed to numerous other motorsports publications worldwide. Contact John