Ford Reveals New Mustang Nose for 2027 Cup, Debuting at Daytona 500

Ford has unveiled a new Mustang for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season, a car that will be used by Team Penske, RFK Racing and Front Row Motorsports and will debut at Daytona Speedweeks, culminating with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 21. Yahoo published the unveiling on November 11, 2026.

Ford's New Mustang Nose and Daytona Debut

The main visible difference is the nose, as Ford seeks its first manufacturer's title in Cup since 2013. The manufacturer has won three of the last five driver's titles with Penske's Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney. The car was spied making laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway earlier this year.

"When we introduced the Mustang Dark Horse SC in January and announced it was coming to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, we had no time to waste," said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Racing. "Racing makes our road cars better, and our road cars make our race cars better. We put that philosophy to work here, incorporating key elements from the Dark Horse SC into the new Mustang race car to help make it even more competitive every week."

Rushbrook also credited the work behind the design. "Our team of race engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford designers to create a car that not only holds true to Mustang's unique appearance but lives up to its heritage as a car that was born to race," he said. "We believe this car will put us in a position to win a lot of races and championships in the years ahead."

Front Row Motorsports, one of the three teams that will field the car, had all three of its cars finish in the top 15 at Phoenix Raceway, the second time in the organization's history, according to Yahoo. The team heads to Talladega Superspeedway for the Yellawood 500 with three races remaining in the 2026 season.

Ford's Recent Product and Partnership Moves

Ford's recent company records, according to akta.pro company records, include a June 2026 product launch of the Universal Electric Vehicle platform, which will underpin a $30,000 midsize electric pickup launching in 2027. The same records list a June 2026 spin off of Ford Energy as a wholly owned subsidiary, with $2 billion invested to repurpose its Glendale, Kentucky facility for utility-scale battery energy storage systems targeting AI data centers, alongside a five-year framework deal with EDF Power Solutions worth up to $4 billion.

Earlier Ford News Leading to the Unveiling

In November 2026, Ford appointed General Motors' former president of North America, Marissa West, to lead its vehicle programs and operations, The Detroit News reported. Also in November 2026, the Maryland Appellate Court reversed a $5.8 million jury verdict against Ford in a dealership franchise dispute, upholding Ford's vested right of first refusal from a 2001 contract, The Daily Record reported. In November 2026, Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville began housing a Veterans Tribute Center, a memorial honoring military veterans, Yahoo reported.

Daytona Speedweeks Schedule

The new Mustang's competitive debut comes during Daytona Speedweeks, which culminates with the 69th annual running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 21.