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Some modified Mustangs are built to look fast. This one was built to back it up. Currently offered by RK Motors in Charlotte, North Carolina, this 2019 Ford Mustang GT has been transformed into a serialized RTR Spec 5, and it wears dashboard plaque number 002, making it one of the earliest examples of the program. Add a supercharged Coyote V8, a six-speed manual, and a history as a promotional car for Vengeance Clutch, and you have an S550 with real credentials.
A Widebody With a Pedigree
RTR, the brand founded by drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr., has become one of the most recognizable names in modern Mustang performance, and the Spec 5 package represents one of its most extensive treatments of the S550 platform. Finished in Shadow Black, this car carries the full kit: RTR upper and lower grilles, front bumper extensions, hood extractor vents, a front chin spoiler, widened front fenders, and riveted rear quarter-panel flares.
The look continues with rocker extensions, rear quarter splitters, and an RTR rear spoiler with a Gurney flap. Red accent graphics trace the hood and body sides, tying in with RTR wheels that feature dark red centers and bright red outer rims. Out back, quad carbon-fiber exhaust tips finish the aggressive stance nicely.
The car's time as a Vengeance Clutch promotional vehicle adds another layer of character. Vengeance has strong ties to the performance and drift communities, which makes this Mustang a natural fit for the RTR badge.
Supercharged Coyote Power
Under the hood, the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 has been treated to a Ford Performance/Roush supercharger built around an Eaton R2650 unit, along with an open-element intake, an aluminum UPR coolant expansion tank, and Stainless Performance long-tube headers. Output is estimated at between 750 and 800 horsepower, putting it in rarefied company. For comparison, the Shelby Super Snake 60th Anniversary makes 825 hp and commands a far loftier price.
That power runs through a Calimer Transmissions-built MT-82 six-speed manual paired with a Vengeance Stage 3 six-puck clutch and a billet flywheel. An independent 8.8-inch rear differential with 3.55 gearing and a limited-slip helps put it down, while a stainless steel MBRP dual exhaust with an X-pipe gives the Coyote a voice to match.
The chassis wasn't overlooked. RTR front struts, RTR rear shocks, and an RTR rear anti-sway bar sharpen the suspension, and staggered Nitto NT555 tires measure 285mm up front and a meaty 305mm in the rear. Large multi-piston front calipers help bring everything back down to earth.
Driver-Focused Cabin
Inside, the Mustang keeps things purposeful. Black perforated leather seating features RTR-embossed front seatbacks, and RTR floor mats and a black RTR cue-ball shift knob remind you what you're driving every time you reach for a gear. Everyday comforts remain intact, including air conditioning, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, power windows and locks, push-button start, and the factory infotainment screen.
A Modern Performance Car Worth a Look
With roughly 41,000 miles on the odometer, this RTR Spec 5 is clearly meant to be driven. RK Motors, which has recently offered builds like this Coyote-powered Velocity Restorations Bronco, is offering the car for $54,900. For a serialized, early-production RTR with supercharged power, a manual gearbox, and a documented connection to the drift scene, that's a compelling proposition for fans of the modern Mustang.
Interested readers can find the full listing, including 91 photos, on the RK Motors website.
