Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

Ford is doubling down on performance. After launching the fire-breathing Dark Horse and track-focused GTD, the Blue Oval is now bringing serious driving thrills to the budget-minded enthusiast.

Introducing the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost RTR Package a factory-backed performance upgrade that transforms the turbocharged four-cylinder Mustang into a capable, confidence-inspiring drift machine  without breaking the bank.

It’s not just cosmetic. This is a mechanically enhanced EcoBoost built for fun, finesse, and sideways action.

Ford didn’t cut corners. The RTR package borrows key components from its high-performance siblings:

• Rear subframe from the Mustang Dark Horse for improved rigidity
• Front and rear sway bars lifted directly from the Dark Horse setup
• Brembo brakes from the GT Performance Package:
• Six-piston front calipers
• Four-piston rears

The result? Sharper turn-in, reduced body roll, and far better stability during aggressive driving especially when you’re hanging it out.

Additional suspension upgrades include:

• Optimized steering gear with increased travel for more precise control
• Unique tuning for stability control and MagneRide dampers (where equipped), specifically calibrated for better performance while drifting
• Electronic Drift Brake standard giving drivers an extra tool to rotate the car mid-corner

It’s the most driver-focused EcoBoost Mustang ever built.

Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

Under the hood, the 2.3L EcoBoost engine remains at 315 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque no mechanical upgrades here.

But Ford adds one major digital enhancement:

RTR Anti-Lag System derived from technology used in Ford’s GT race program

This software-based system keeps the turbo spooled during gear changes and lift-off, reducing lag and delivering more immediate throttle response crucial when you're powering out of a drift or chasing lap times.

It’s proof that performance isn’t just about horsepower it’s about how you use it.

Visually, the RTR package gives the EcoBoost a meaner, more muscular presence:

• RTR grille and illuminated "nostrils" (light-up air intakes)
• GT-inspired front fascia
• GT Performance Pack rear spoiler
• RTR-specific badging
• Tarnished Dark Anodized pony badges and mirror caps
• Matching dark-anodized graphics along the hood and sides

For those who want to stand out even more, Ford offers the Hyper Lime Exterior Package, which swaps black accents for vibrant Hyper Lime, including:

• Hyper Lime-painted Brembo brake calipers
• Color-matched graphic highlights

It’s bold, brash, and unmistakably RTR.

Inside, the Hyper Lime theme continues:

• Contrast stitching on the dash, center console, door pockets, and Electronic Drift Brake handle
• RTR-specific startup animations on the digital instrument cluster
• Custom welcome screen when the doors open

While standard upholstery is carried over, these touches ensure you never forget what you’re driving.

Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

And yes every time you start the engine, the display flashes RTR branding, turning ignition into celebration.

The RTR Package will be available on two trims:

• EcoBoost Fastback with High Package starting at $36,510
• EcoBoost Premium Fastback starting at $38,340 (2026 MSRP)

Exact pricing for the RTR upgrade hasn’t been announced yet but given its mix of Dark Horse hardware, Brembos, and race-derived tech, it’s expected to be a compelling value.

Deliveries are set to begin in summer 2026, with full pricing details likely revealed closer to launch.

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