Ford Mustang RTR
RTR Vehicles is an American automotive company founded in 2009 by Vaughn Gittin Jr. involved in designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM+ performance vehicle packages for Ford’s product line. RTR stands for “Ready to Rock!”
| Ford Mustang RTR | |
|---|---|
 Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2011 - Present |
| Model years | 2011 - Present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Muscle car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Ford Mustang |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0L "Coyote" V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Ford Mustang RTR
The Ford Mustang RTR is a dealer installed OEM+ performance vehicle package for the Ford Mustang. It is a blend of American muscle and European inspired styling available in three Spec packages. All Spec package components have been track-proven and validated by professional Ford test drivers and Formula Drift Champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. Individual RTR parts are also available through dealers and vendors.
S550 Mustang (2018 - 2019 model years)
Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance
Hitting the streets in 2019 RTR Vehicles worked with Ford Performance to provide a definitive collaboration of style, performance and fun with the new Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance. The Mustang features RTR's signature modern and aggressive styling combined with Ford Performance's adjustable sway bars for either passive or MagneRide suspensions. The Series 1 package is designed to be dealer installed on any Mustang EcoBoost Performance Package 1 or Mustang GT Performance Package 1 model. Unique to the Series 1 is a staggered wheel and tire package, Performance Pack 1 spoiler with RTR Gurney flap, RTR grill with lighting, body and aerodynamics packages. Ford will sell only 500 of the serialized Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance.
Spec 1
RTR Spec 1 package combines modern aggressive styling and industry leading, OEM+ quality body parts with tactical performance suspension parts. The Spec 1 is specifically designed with style in mind. Each part has been engineered to improve the overall look and functionality of the already superior Mustang. In addition to the added appearance parts, the Spec 1 enhances the suspension of the Mustang with the same stance featured on the Spec 2.
Spec 2
In addition to the added appearance parts of the Spec 1, the Spec 2 kit allows for the continued customization of the vehicle through the adjustable suspension components, allowing RTR owners complete control of their Mustang's handling and performance.
Spec 3
The Spec 3 brings all the styling and performance of the Spec 2, but with an all new supercharger kit for the V8-powered Mustang GT.
S550 Mustang (2015 - 2017 model years)
Spec 1
The Spec 1 package focused on the appearance of the 2015 Mustang with RTR upgrades such as a chin and rear spoiler, rear diffuser with side splitters, rocker splitters, upper grille with integrated lighting and lower grille.
Spec 2
The Spec 2 included the appearance mods from the Spec 1 along with adjustable dampers, adjustable sway bars, lowering springs, RTR exclusive exhaust system by MagnaFlow, custom tuning, cold air intake, and optional supercharger.
2019 Ford F-150 RTR
The Ford F-150 RTR is a dealer installed OEM+ performance vehicle package for the Ford F-150 with individual parts available for purchase. Each F-150 RTR package comes with the signature RTR upper grille with LED lighting, fender flares, 20-inch Tech 6 amongst other upgrades. The F-150 RTR started out as a muscle truck concept generating buzz before being offered to the public in the first quarter of 2019.
Ford F-150 RTR Muscle Truck Concept
The Ford F-150 RTR Muscle Truck Concept is a multi-purpose machine capable of performing the wide range of tasks all F-150's can handle. Rather than being purpose built for one thing like off-roading or track performance, the muscle truck can do a little of everything.
The 2018 Ford F-150 RTR Muscle Truck Concept exterior mods include RTR's signature grille and lighting package, fender flares, RTR badging, and forged RTR Tech 6 off-road wheels wrapped in 33-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires. It has a custom RTR interior by automotive leather interior specialist Katzkin and a dash plaque signed by Vaughn Gittin Jr. The 2018 Ford F-150 RTR Muscle Truck Concept pickup is packing over 600 hp courtesy of a modified 5.0-liter V-8 with a supercharger.
In popular culture
The Grand Tour
The 2018 the Ford Mustang RTR Spec 3 was shown on season 3, episode 1 of The Grand Tour. Co-host Jeremy Clarkson drove the Spec 3 against co-host Richard Hammond in the Dodge Challenger Demon, and co-host James May in the Hennessey Camaro ZL1 “Exorcist” in a series of challenges. The Spec 3 recording the best time on their makeshift race track and being declared the car Richard Hammond would buy of the three with his own money.