After unveiling Bronco-badged unlimited-class race trucks for the Ultra4 collection, Ford on Wednesday introduced that inventory Broncos will even compete within the collection.

Scheduled to start testing later this month, the Ford Bronco 4600 is a modified model of the SUV individuals will truly be capable of purchase. It is primarily based on the 2021 Ford Bronco two-door with the Sasquatch bundle, utilizing the identical T6 platform, twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, and 10-speed computerized transmission because the showroom model.

The Bronco 4600 additionally will get Fox remote-reservoir coilover shocks, Wilwood brakes, and 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 tires, mounted to Methodology Race Wheels 202 beadlock rims.

Different upgrades embody heavy-duty entrance portal hubs and a heavy-duty hydraulic steering rack with cooler. A manufacturing facility Dana AdvanTEK e-locking differential sends energy to the entrance wheels, whereas the Bronco racer makes use of a DynaTrac ProRock XD60 axle with ARB 35-spline air locker on the again.

On the surface, the Bronco 4600 sports activities Ford Efficiency entrance and rear bumpers, a Warn winch, Inflexible LED lighting, and a customized roll cage. The livery is a mixture of retro components referencing the 1969 Baja 1000-winning Bronco on the entrance and extra trendy graphics on the again.

Ford plans to subject three Bronco 4600 race vehicles, every with a pair of drivers within the Ultra4 collection. The lineup contains drifting star Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and two-time King of the Hammers winner Loren Healy in a single Bronco, a second Bronco pushed by three-time King of the Hammers winner Jason Scherer and Baja 1000 class winner Bailey Cole, and a 3rd Bronco pushed by brothers and veteran off-road racers Brad and Roger Lovell.

A few of these drivers are additionally slated to race the Bronco 4400 vehicles within the Ultra4 collection’ limitless class. In contrast to the Bronco 4600, the Bronco 4400 is a purpose-built automobile, and it has nothing in frequent with the inventory Bronco besides a reputation.

Previous to its foray into Ultra4, Ford entered the one-off Bronco R within the 2019 Baja 1000, utilizing the T6 platform and a couple of.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 from the inventory Bronco. Whereas the Bronco R failed to complete resulting from mechanical points, Ford mentioned classes realized from that mission knowledgeable the Bronco 4600’s design.