The Woodward Dream Cruise doesn’t officially kickoff until this weekend, but the festivities are already underway as Ford Performance has unveiled a one-off Explorer ST. Designed to promote the Ford Performance Racing School, the model features a white exterior with contrasting blue racing stripes. The Explorer has also been equipped with a front splitter, window nets and 21-inch Signature Wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Interior pictures haven’t been released, but the model features a custom safety cage and four Recaro Cross Sportster CS seats with four-point harnesses. It’s also safe to assume the cabin has been gutted, but nothing is official at this point.
On the performance front, there’s a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. While it normally produces 400 hp and 563 Nm of torque, this particular model has been outfitted with a performance tune by HP Tuners. While the output remains a mystery, the Explorer has been equipped with an upgraded braking system that features six-piston Brembo front calipers which grab onto 16.5 inch (419 mm) ventilated discs sourced from a Shelby GT500. The system also runs Castrol SRF racing brake fluid, which is designed to withstand extreme temperatures from track use.
The model will celebrate its public debut on today.
