Triple Eight Race Engineering has revealed its first fully-constructed Ford Mustang ahead of wind tunnel testing in the US.
Given the chassis number 888A-070, the new Triple Eight Mustang is the first Ford to be built by the team since it last represented the brand in 2009.
The team used a Mustang borrowed from the Blanchard Racing Team to launch its Ford defection earlier this year, although it was wrapped in Red Bull Ampol Racing Team colours.
Minimal branding features on this Mustang bound for the US where it will completed wind tunnel testing at Windshear alongside a Team 18 Chevrolet Camaro and the new Toyota Supra of Walkinshaw Andretti United.
Triple Eight managing director Jamie Whincup was excited to reach this significant landmark in the team’s new partnership with Ford.
“What an incredible few months it’s been at Triple Eight Race Engineering,” he said.
“Today marks a truly significant milestone for our team, and for me personally. We’ve just completed the very first Triple Eight-built Ford Mustang Supercar, and it’s now prepped and ready for its journey to the United States for Supercars’ mandated wind tunnel testing at the end of the year.
“This is a full-circle moment, really. For those who remember, Triple Eight started in Supercars as a Ford team back in 2003, and we enjoyed a successful run with the Blue Oval until the end of 2009.
“That era saw us bag three Bathurst 1000 victories with Craig Lowndes and myself, along with my first two drivers’ championships in 2008 and 2009.
“It was a fantastic period that laid the foundation for our team’s future dominance.
“Seeing this Mustang come together, piece by piece, has filled me with immense pride. The dedication and hard work from every single person in our team is nothing short of phenomenal.
“To get this car built to such a high standard, ready for its crucial wind tunnel validation, is a credit to them all.
“This transition is a massive undertaking, and our team has tackled it with their usual relentless pursuit of excellence.”
A last minute decision from Supercars to test all 2026 models instead of just the Supra has forced Triple Eight to build a second Mustang for on-track testing in early-2026.