There is a certain feeling you get when everything just clicks.

Returning to the track with Ford this year was a massive moment for everyone at Triple Eight, and to be honest, it’s been a bit of a dream start. We’ve managed to pick up three wins early in the 2026 season and currently find ourselves leading both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships. While we’re incredibly proud of those results, we’re even prouder of representing the passionate fans standing behind the Blue Oval.

That’s why this project is so close to our hearts. We wanted to find a way to take that energy from the track and put it directly into your hands.

That’s why I’m stoked to finally introduce the Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack.

The Ultimate Celebration

This car is a tribute to our return to Ford. We worked with Ford Australia to create something that lets our fans share in this partnership – a car that looks, sounds, and feels like it belongs in the Triple Eight pit garage.

The Mustang Dark Horse is already a beast. But the T8-Spec Pack takes that foundation and adds the aggressive, track-inspired DNA that defines our team. This isn’t just another limited edition, it’s a 250-unit celebration of our partnership with Ford.

Built for the Purists

I’m a big believer that first impressions are everything. When you see a Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack, you’ll know exactly what it is.

It’s a masterclass in presence. Available exclusively in Avalanche Prestige Paint and strictly with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission, this is a driver’s car through and through. It sits on a massive footprint of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres – essentially racing rubber for the road – and features huge Notorious Blue Brembo brakes that look like they’ve come straight off our Supercar.

With the Grabber Blue Triple Eight branding, the aggressive aero, and that sequentially numbered build plate on the dash, it’s the kind of car that makes you want to take the long way home every single time.

It’s loud, it’s proud, and honestly, it might cause a few arguments at home when your partner realises you’re spending more time in the garage than the living room.

You’re Part of the Team

Owning a Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack isn’t just about the car, it’s about the access.

We’re inviting every single one of the 250 owners to join us at Queensland Raceway in early 2027 for an exclusive Track Experience. My team and I will be there to host you, share the stories from our racing history, and show you exactly what this pony can do when you let it run.

We’ll have our Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack prepped and ready for you to blast around the track. That will be an incredible experience, and we want all of you to feel the exhilaration we feel every time we roll our Mustangs out of the pits.

Don't Wait

Our Red Bull Ampol Mustangs are front-runners on the track, and I expect these cars to move just as fast. With only 250 units being upfitted by Ford Australia in Broadmeadows, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to treat yourself to the ultimate V8, this is it. Call your mates, tell them T8-Spec is here, and get down to your Ford dealer before they’re all gone.

We’re back, and in Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack, you’re coming on the victory lap with us.

Jamie Whincup is a seven-time Supercars champion and the managing director of Triple Eight Race Engineering