Testing the Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA Out of the Box
For its first trip to the ‘Ring, Misha wanted to give the car a test to collect data before bolting on any additional aero. Straight out of the box, the S650 Mustang ran with the full RTR Spec 5 chassis setup with a slight detune down to 670 horsepower at the wheels.
The Nürburgring Laps: Cold, Loud, and BANNED
As this was Misha’s first time on the Nürburgring with the Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA, he treated the experience as a shakedown to feel out the car around the circuit. Being that it’s November in Germany, the cold fall air meant colder tires and track temperatures. Even so, the Spec 5-TA hit speeds over 250 kph as seen in the YouTube video, staying impressively composed through high-speed sections.
In true Nürburgring fashion, there was one twist. With the active exhaust valves open on Misha’s Spec 5-TA, it exceeded the maximum noise allowance of 130dB...oops. Upon finishing his lap, he was greeted by track staff letting him know he was banned from the remainder of the day.
With valuable data collected, it was time to head back to his facility to mount up the newest piece of Vulcan Alpha aero innovation: the custom-designed DRS wing designed specifically to function with the Spec 5-TA’s widebody system. This isn’t your average carbon spoiler. Developed entirely with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis and shaped by lessons learned from Vulcan Alpha aero testing, the new wing aims to be a key tool in bringing the Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA to the top of the time attack leader boards.
Vulcan Alpha: Born from Data and Real-World Experience
At 300 kph, the Vulcan Alpha carbon DRS (Drag Reduction System) wing will generate up to 1200 kg of downforce, providing massive stability and control at high speed. The linear progression of downforce will build predictably with speed, giving Misha a steady platform no matter how fast the Mustang is flying down the Döttinger Höhe.
And when it comes to versatility, the wing is built to adapt. With four different positions, Misha will be able to fine-tune the setup for various circuits, from high-speed runs at the Nürburgring to other layouts that demand a different balance.
The Vulcan Alpha design also incorporates DRS capability, delivering a 40-45% reduction in drag by opening a flap built into the wing to allow airflow through the when open without completely unloading the rear end. The Vulcan Alpha wing was designed to always maintain a baseline level of aerodynamic load, even when DRS is active, keeping the car planted and predictable.
What’s Next
The first laps are just the beginning. With baseline data collected and real-world feedback in hand from the production form of the Mustang, Misha and team have now installed the Vulcan Alpha DRS win on the Mustang RTR Spec 5-TA and will begin testing the Mustang even further. We can’t wait to share more about the car in action!
