The 2024 Ford Mustang is coming at you quick.
And sideways.
The brand new pony automotive goes on sale this summer season and Ford is exhibiting off one among its signature options.
It is an digital drift brake that may lock up the rear wheels to make it simpler to provoke a drift, like these seen within the System Drift racing collection.
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The 2024 Ford Mustang has an digital drift brake. (Ford)
The characteristic works like an emergency brake, however has been programmed to offer 3 times as a lot braking power, which could be adjusted relying on the driving force’s talent.
The drift brake is operated with an emergency brake-style deal with. (Ford)
The brake was developed with the assistance of Ford Efficiency driver and two-time System Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr., who will likely be returning to the collection this yr in a racing model of the 2024 Mustang that was revealed on Sunday.
Skilled drift racer Vaughn Gittin Jr. helped develop the drift brake. (Ford)
The competitors automotive was constructed by Gittin’s RTR Automobiles efficiency components firm, the letters standing for his motto: Able to Rock.
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“I’m excited to announce not solely that I will likely be again behind the wheel of a contest Mustang RTR with our signature aggressive styling and critical efficiency updates however I’m additionally thrilled that Ford and RTR have labored tirelessly to make one thing particular with the brand new digital drift brake,” Gittin mentioned.
The RTR Motorsports System Drift Spec 5-FD competitors Mustang will compete within the System Drift collection. (Ford)
Gittin’s race automotive is a completely modified model with a specifically engineered suspension and RTR’s signature polygonal air intakes integrated into the grille.
The engine specs have not been launched, however his final automotive used a 900 hp V8 constructed by Roush Efficiency.
The racing automotive has a mechanical drift brake actuated by a metallic trellis-style deal with. (Ford)
The automotive makes use of a metallic trellis fashion deal with for its mechanical drift brake.
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The RTR Mustang will likely be making its debut on the April 7-8 season-opening System Drift occasion in Lengthy Seashore, Calf., the place RTR Motorsports drivers Chelsea DeNofa, Adam LZ and James Deane will likely be competing, and Gitting will be a part of the crew for the second spherical in Braselton, Ga., the weekend of Could 11-13.
