Track-tuned power-mad Mustang!
Here at The Mud Life we don't just like 4x4s, we are also partial to a bit of a muscle rumble, and we rather like the look of this enhanced CS850R version of the UK’s most powerful Ford Mustang. High-performance and luxury car specialist Clive Sutton have created this to be thrown around a track.
The most significant upgrade is a new Torsen differential, which optimises mechanical drive from both rear wheels. This enhancement delivers more grip under aggressive acceleration, plus greater feel and finesse when pushing hard, or engaging a power slide.
The Sutton team has fine-tuned the final drive gear ratio from 3.55 in the CS850GT to 3.37 in the ‘R’ version to make each gear slightly shorter. This revision makes the car more eager at launch and when pushing out of a corner, while hard acceleration feels faster and more aggressive.
In addition to making the Sutton Mustang sharper on track, the enhancements are designed to improve off the line performance with the manual gearbox in mind. The track-tuned CS850R also replaces the Mustang’s MagneRide suspension with Pro Active shocks and linear springs to achieve sharper input and performance when cornering.
In addition to painted dual racing stripes, the new model features several colour-matched extras to enhance distinctiveness and individualisation. For example, the Sutton Mustang features Race Red brake callipers that match red interior stitching, piping, and front / rear seatbelts.
Clive Sutton, Founder and CEO said:
“Our bespoke Mustang programme is popular with customers looking for right-hand drive high-performance Mustangs that outperform almost anything else on the road. Customer feedback we’ve gathered from our GT Mustang enabled us to fine-tune our offering to deliver a quicker, better handling car that provides more driver feedback… and even more smiles!”
CS850R Mustang – Clive Sutton upgrades to the stock Ford Mustang include:
Power package
Polished finish Whipple Supercharger with custom tune
859PS (847bhp)
902Nm (665lb/ft) torque
Intercooler
Oil cooler
Uprated engine mounts
Uprated boundary geared oil pump and crankshaft timing sprocket
Sutton custom polished header tank
New engine-back Quad Active XFORCE exhaust system with Bluetooth App control
Barton gearbox short shifter
Ford Performance T2-R Torsen Differential (3.37 ratio)
Ride package
G-Trac K brace
Billet aluminium vertical links
Adjustable rear toe link
IRS subframe alignment kit
IRS subframe bushing support system
Upgraded linear progression springs
Pro Active front & rear suspension dampers
Upgraded front and rear anti-roll bars
Adjustable front and rear roll bar links
Full length jacking rails
Bump steer kit
Camber bolts
Full fast road four-wheel geometry alignment set up
Brakes, wheels, tyres
Slotted front brake discs and pads
Slotted rear brake discs and pads
Custom Vossen wheels 20 x 9.5 front & 20 x 10.5 rear
Exterior styling
New Sutton carbon fibre rear wing track pack (optional extra)
New GT500-look styling package including:
Carbon fibre bonnet
Front bumper with lip
Deeper carbon fibre side rockers
Carbon fibre rear valance and diffuser for quad exhaust
LED rear fog and reversing light
LED side marker lights with smoked lenses
Tri- bar headlamp upgrade with Bluetooth App control to adjust colour
Carbon fibre rear deck lid
Brake callipers refinished in Race Red
Twin painted racing stripes in gloss black - bumper to bumper
Interior upgrades
Custom real carbon fibre four-piece dash
Sutton performance steering wheel; square bottom and thumb grips; red racing line
2022 Sutton Custom interior in Black Nappa leather and black Alcantara, including:
Seats, door and rear quarter panels
Dash top, centre console & cup holder lid
Alcantara headlining – with red twin stitch
Red contrasting stitching and details
Sutton red billet starter button
LED interior light conversion
Red seat belts front & rear
