Ford Unveils 2026 Mustang RTR Package with Racing-Inspired Upgrades
Ford's new 2026 Mustang RTR Package brings Formula Drift championship know-how and factory-installed performance upgrades to the EcoBoost model.
- 19x9.5 inches
- 15.3 inches
- 600 watts
What Happened
Ford has announced the 2026 Mustang RTR Package for the EcoBoost model, developed in partnership with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and RTR Vehicles. The package includes exterior upgrades like a Mustang GT front fascia, RTR signature lit nostrils, and Tarnished Dark Anodized wheels, plus interior details such as Hyper Lime accent stitching and a serialized dash plaque. Performance enhancements include Mustang Dark Horse stabilizer bars and subframe, a 72.5mm steering rack travel increase, Brembo brakes with 15.3-inch front rotors, and an RTR-specific stability control tune.
- Mustang GT front fascia with RTR lit nostrils
- 19x9.5-inch Tarnished Dark Anodized wheels (30mm offset)
- Hyper Lime brake calipers and appearance package option
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust and Anti-Lag system
- Hyper Lime accent stitching and seat belts inside
“When we set out to develop a new kind of performance Mustang in partnership with Vaughn Gittin Jr. and RTR, our mission was simple: produce the most exciting, fun-to-drive turbocharged Mustang ever.”
Why this matters
The RTR package makes track-ready performance more accessible by combining Mustang EcoBoost affordability with race-proven technology from Mustang Dark Horse.
Terms in This Story
- EcoBoost
- Ford's line of turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines.
- Anti-Lag
- A system that keeps the turbocharger spinning when the throttle is closed, reducing lag.
- MagneRide
- An adaptive damping system that uses magnetorheological fluid to adjust suspension stiffness in real time.
- Drift Brake
- A hydraulic handbrake used for initiating and controlling oversteer during drifting.
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