Ford unveils 2027 NASCAR Cup Mustang ahead of Daytona debut
NXTbets Pro | Published On: November 11, 2026
Ford Mustang debut
Ford unveiled a new-look Mustang for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series in Daytona Beach, Florida, and put the car on display inside the American Motorsports Hall of Fame of America during the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. The reveal gives Ford a new Cup Series look based on the production Mustang Dark Horse SC. Ford said the car will make its competitive debut during Daytona Speedweeks ahead of the Daytona 500. The car ties the race car more closely to the production model.
Mustang design changes
The most obvious change from the previous version is the gray headlight surround, which is gone on the new Mustang. The company said the new nose was designed to improve aerodynamics and downforce. The link to the Dark Horse SC connects the car to the production Mustang line. The clean front end and updated nose are the clearest visible changes on the new Mustang Cup car.
Mustang racing record
Ford Racing global director Mark Rushbrook said Ford used elements from the Dark Horse SC to make the car more competitive. The Mustang Cup car uses a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 rated at up to 795 horsepower and 660 lb.-ft. of torque. Mustang has been a full-time Cup Series entry since 2019, and the program has already produced three championships and 80 wins. Those victories include the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500 and Brickyard 400. Joey Logano said he expects the new Mustang to be both the best-looking car and one of the fastest on the track.
