{
  "id": 14273692,
  "title": "Spy shots of 2027 NASCAR Ford Mustang testing at Charlotte, but what's different?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/spy-shots-of-2027-nascar-ford-mustang-testing-at-charlotte-but-whats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:18:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/2027-nascar-ford-mustang-tests-at-charlotte-but-whats-different/10865024/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ford appears to be preparing a new NASCAR Cup car for 2027, as a car with blue camouflage was spotted testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a Goodyear tire test. This camo matches the customized wrap seen on the Ford hypercar prototype overseas, and it is likely the car that was announced in January as the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC for the 2027 Daytona 500. The modifications to the front end of the car suggest significant changes compared to the 2026 model, with less pronounced fenders, a lowered grille, and new grille vents. These changes are expected to improve the car's adaptability on intermediate tracks and bring it closer to the performance of the Toyota Camry Cup car. The new car is likely to feature new hood louvers, rear quarter panel modifications, and a 38 decal on the door, indicating Zane Smith and Front Row Motorsports as the chosen team for the test.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}