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Ford Racing has begun full on-track testing of its FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar at Paul Ricard, using a home-built 5.4-liter Coyote V8 mated to an ORECA chassis. After smooth shakedowns, the program has seen Matt Campbell and Logan Sargeant drive the car, with Tom Blomqvist slated to drive later as Ford targets a 2027 WEC debut.
Ford Racing's Coyote V8 is run on a dyno to reproduce a Le Mans lap around the Circuit de la Sarthe using a high-end simulator, creating a ‘virtual proving ground’ that accounts for multiple drivers and driving styles ahead of next year’s WEC Hypercar debut, helping engineers gauge engine stresses, heat, and performance over a 24-hour race.
Ford Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 set a new EV quarter-mile world record by running 6.87 seconds at 221 mph at an NHRA event in Charlotte. The 2,200‑hp electric drag car uses a two‑motor/inverter setup on a 900‑volt system with a 32 kWh battery, and can charge in about 20 minutes. It features a driver’s clutch for instant power delivery, a multi‑speed transmission to stay in its power band, weight‑distribution tuning, and safety measures like a pyrotechnic circuit breaker, marking a significant leap in electric drag racing.
Ford Racing has announced the upcoming launch of a new production road car in January 2026, sparking speculation that it could be a new Ford GT or another high-performance model, with details remaining scarce but emphasizing racing-inspired innovation.
Ford Performance has rebranded as Ford Racing to overhaul its image and expand its involvement in motorsport, including upcoming participation in the Dakar Rally, Rolex 24, Formula 1, and endurance racing, with a new identity launching in January 2026.