Ford Mustang Thrill

£135

Max Laps: 6 laps

Duration: 1 hrs

Mileage: 14.4 miles

The Ford Mustang is the king of the American muscle cars, with a powerful V8 engine up front and all the power sent to the rear wheels. This car is the latest version of the Mustang, so now the chassis is up to the job of taming that V8 engine.

Drive the iconic and latest Ford Mustang
Expert tuition from ARDS race instructors
Drive the UK's fastest race circuit

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Need to know

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Briefing

Our senior ARDS Race Instructor will give a full briefing detailing the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track; circuit layout, racing line, turn in, apex, exit, braking, throttle control, driving Position, steering, pedal control, gear change, understanding paddle shift, overtaking and flag signals. As part of the briefing we have a unique CGI sequence which shows how a vehicle reacts to the inputs made by the driver including; chassis dynamics, weight transfer, oversteer and understeer.

2 laps

Demonstration - Instructor drives

Our advanced ARDS qualified race instructors will help guests learn the circuit and enjoy their time on track..

3 laps

Ford Mustang - Guest drives

Get ready to drive the latest and best Ford Mustang - the legendary American muscle car.

Thruxton is the perfect place to experience the Mustang. The 5.0 Coyote V8 produces 444hp and with the active valve exhaust systems, sings around the fast sweeping curves at Thruxton. The Ford Mustang has tonnes of character and now that it's an official UK car, the steering wheel is on the right side!

What to expect from the Ford Mustang Thrill

Since its launch in 1965, the Ford Mustang has become one of the world’s most recognisable sports coupes and an iconic American muscle car and star of one of the best car chases on film in Bullitt. Steve McQueen flies around San Francisco in a 1968 Mustang 390 GT. Now in its 6th generation Thruxton have the latest version of the famous V8 Coupe which produces much more power than even the largest 7 litre cars from the late 60’s but more importantly now has a sophisticated 21st Century chassis with a multi-link rear axle and Brembo brakes.

As soon as you start the new Mustang, you will fire up a range of advanced technologies and 444hp of pure American muscle. The active valve exhaust systems allow you to experience even more of the big V8’s character. The wide open smooth sweeps of Thruxton give an ideal opportunity to experience by far the most capable and complete Ford Mustang and now that it is an official UK car, the steering wheel is on the right side!

Looks cool, sounds cool, it's not sophisticated, but it is enormously good fun.

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360º In-Car Videos are Available for This Experience

The ultimate memento of your visit to Thruxton. Our 360 cameras will capture all the action of your drive in 4K, true 360-degree video for you to enjoy afterwards on all your devices. Check out the video and click to look around!

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The Thruxton difference

Quality experiences

Over 40 years of experience in operating driving experiences. Everything is geared around a quality experience and we limit numbers to ensure this.

FIA licensed race track

Thruxton is the fastest race track in the UK and a fully licensed FIA venue - not a disused airfield.

Pro instructors

We only use professional ARDS qualified race instructors who will make your drive more enjoyable.

No artificial corners

No 70mph speed limits or numerous "cone chicanes" to keep the speed artificially slow.

360º videos

The ultimate memento of your visit to Thruxton. Our 360 cameras will capture all the action of your drive in 4K, true 360-degree video for you to enjoy afterwards on all your devices.

The King of American Muscle Cars

One Amazing Car

The Ford Mustang is one of the world’s most recognisable sports coupes and an iconic American muscle car. Steve McQueen flies around San Francisco in a Mustang 390 GT in the film Bullitt.The 6th generation if the famous V8 Coupe produces more power than even the cars from the late 60’s but more importantly, now has a sophisticated 21st Century chassis and Brembo brakes.

Specification

Horsepower
444 bhp
Torque
390 lb/ft
Top Speed
155 mph
0-60
4.6 seconds

Skilled Instructors On The Day

Rob Barff

Professional Driver Coach and retired Le Mans driver. A veteran of eighteen 24 Hour races, including two times Le Mans 24 Hours. 30 years coaching experience, competition licence holder since 1987 with over 65 race victories and 135 podiums.

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James Black

My name is James Black and I currently race in the Britcar Endurance Trophy Championship. I’ve been instructing up and down the UK working at Thruxton, Silverstone and Brands Hatch instructing in supercars, rally cars and drift cars. I Can’t wait for what the future holds.

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Tony Claringbould

Tony has been racing for over 10 years initially in classic formula 3 500cc, then the Porsche Speed championship, followed by several years of classic Mini Coopers in the Mighty Mini championship. Now racing his Mondial T in the Pirelli Ferrari Formula Classic series, he became an instructor in 2021.

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