Ford Reveals Race-Spec Mustang at SEMA

And Ford plans to race it, or at least offer it up to individuals and teams wanting to base their race programs on the sporty

From a do-it-yourself builder to a ready-to-race car, Ford is going to offer numerous versions of the racing Mustang. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

coupe. The benefit to those taking advantage, will be having a major automaker with motorsport in its DNA as a strategic partner, kind of like having a works backup team.

"Ford Racing Performance Parts will be the one-stop shop for performance and racing when it comes to the new Mustang," added Davis. "We're going to offer everything from a 'Body-in-White' for the do-it-yourself builder, to performance upgrades for the shade-tree mechanic, all the way to a full ready-to-race competition car for the grassroots motorsports enthusiast."

The ready-to-race Mustang features Ford Racing's 5.0-liter Cammer V8 engine, which can also be purchased in crate form, as well as many other features essential to a day at the track such as a roll cage, racing seats with racing harnesses, and more.