FEATURE & SPECIFICATION COMPARISON: 2020 R-SPEC vs 2020 ROUSH RS3
The 2020 Mustang R-SPEC and 2020 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang may appear relatively similar at first glance, but there are a host of fundamental differences between the two models. From differing power outputs and suspensinon tuning, to interior upgrades and availability of colours, bodystyles and transmission, we have put together the ultimate feature comparison between the two.
 2020 R-SPEC Mustang |
 2020 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang |
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| SPECIFICATION | FEATURES | SPECIFICATION |
| 6-speed Manual only | Transmission | 6-speed Manual or 10-speed Automatic |
| Fastback only | Body Style | Fastback or Convertible |
4 choices only |
Colour | 10 choices (any 2020 Ford colour) |
| ROUSH/Ford Performance Phase 1 700hp (522kw) / 610lb-ft torque (827nm) |
Supercharger | ROUSH PERFORMANCE PHASE 2 750hp (560kw) / 670lb-ft torque (908nm) |
| Standard Engine Radiator only | Engine Cooling | Standard Engine radiator ADDITIONAL AUXILIARY ENGINE RADIATOR (mounted behind passenger side functional corner pocket) 28% more frontal surface area 28% increase in radiator volume |
| ROUSH LTR (in front of radiator) | Supercharger Cooling | ROUSH LTR (in front of radiator) ADDITIONAL AUXILIARY LOW TEMPERATURE SUPERCHARGER RADIATOR (mounted behind driver side functional corner pocket) 32% more frontal surface area 22% increase in low temperature radiator volume |
| None (manual) Standard Mustang (automatic) |
Transmission Cooling | TRANSMISSION AIR SCOOP COOLER (manual) LARGER TRANSMISSION COOLER (automatic) 65% more frontal surface area 84% more transmission cooler volume |
| None | Differential Cooling | DIFFERENTIAL COOLER When diff fluid temperature reaches 85ºC differential cooling system automatically activates until fluid temperature is reduced to 79ºC. This helps maintain a consistent differential temperature in extreme driving conditions |
| None | Under Hood Temperature Control | FUNCTIONAL FENDER VENTS reduce under hood temperature by 14% |
| Ford Performance MagneRide® Handling Pack with Lowering Springs & Sway Bars | Suspension | ROUSH-calibrated MagneRide® Suspension with Lowering Springs & 3 Drive Modes – Street (comfort), Track (Stiff), Drag (launch control) |
| Herrod Performance Active Cat-back Exhaust | Exhaust | Standard Active Exhaust System (ADR approved) (optional: X-pipe & H-pipe post title upgrade +$650) |
| 19" Ford Performance Black Wheels | Wheels | 20" ROUSH Forged Agate Gray Lightweight Wheels |
| Standard Michelin PS4S Front 255/45R19, Rear 275/40R19 |
Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5 Front 27535R20, Rear 275/35R20 (optional: Michelin PS4S +$500) |
| Black Grille Pony Black 5.0 Fender Badges R-SPEC Decklid Badge |
Badging | RS3 Grille Badge 'R' Fender Badges ROUSH Blackout Decklid Panel |
| Numbered Engine Block Badge Numbered Interior Instrument Panel Badge 1 of 500 |
Serialized Build Number | Numbered Engine Bay Plaque Numbered Interior Instrument Panel Plaque 1 of 300 (worldwide) |
| Black Over-the-Top Stripes Black Side Hocky Stick Stripe Decals |
Graphics & Styling | Stage 3 Graphics Package with Racing Slash (accent colour in Red, Black or Silver) ROUSH WIndshield Banner USA Flag Graphic (optional: Over-the-Top Stripe +$1200) |
| GT350 Black | Rear Spoiler | ROUSH Matt Black |
| R-SPEC Park Lamp Curtains | Bumper | ROUSH High Flow Corner Pockets (functional cooling) |
| Standard Mustang | Upper Grille | Exclusive ROUSH High Flow Upper Grille (gloss black) |
| Standard Mustang | Lower Grille | ROUSH Lower Grille with Illuminated ROUSH logo on LTR |
| Standard Mustang | Front Splitter | ROUSH Functional Splitter with Wheel Shrouds |
| Standard Mustang (gloss black) | Hood Vents | ROUSH Hood Heat Extractors (gloss black) |
| Standard Mustang (gloss black) | Mirrors | Standard Mustang (factory colour) |
| Standard Mustang | Rear Valance | ROUSH Rear Valance Aero Foils |
| Ford Performance Scuff Plates R-SPEC Projection Puddle Lamps |
Accessories | ROUSH Illuminated Door Sill Plates ROUSH Logo Projection Puddle Lamps ROUSH Trunk Mounted Toolkit ROUSH Key Fob ROUSH Engine Bay Dress-up Kit ROUSH License Plate & Frame ROUSH Certificate of Authenticity |
| Standard Mustang | Interior Trim | Premium Leather Seats (front & rear) with embroidered ROUSH logos, fitted to Standard or RECARO seats |
| Black Ford Performance Shift Knob | Transmission Controls | Red ROUSH Shift Knob (manual) Red Billet Alloy Shift Paddles (automatic) ROUSH Billet Pedals – throttle, brake, clutch (manual) & footrest |
| Standard Mustang | Brakes | Standard Mustang (optional: TrackPack BREMBO Pad & 2-piece Slotted Front Rotor upgrade +$2200) |
| 5 year/100,000km factory warranty | Warranty | 5 year/100,000km MMS/ROUSH driveline warranty |
| 2nd Stage Compliance Plate (Australia-wide engineering compliance) | ADR Compliance | 2nd Stage Compliance Plate (Australia-wide engineering compliance) |
| Average on road sale price $115,000 - $120,000* (*estimate only. Prices vary from dealer to dealer, and registration fees and taxes vary from state to state) |
Price | RS3 Package $58,000 + Base Mustang $68,000 = $126,000* (*estimate only. Registration fees and taxes vary from state to state) |
SUMMARY:
The 2020 ROUSH RS3 features great value for money with 50hp and 60lb-ft of torque over the comparable package on offer, with matching ADR compliance and 5yr/100,000km warranty. Additional cooling packages ensure the ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang can handle the heat of high performance driving, giving you more peak performance laps at the track.
The custom ROUSH-calibrated MagneRide® suspension system switches through different modes, providing a comfortable ride on the street and a sharper focused calibration for the track. Put it into 'Drag' mode to launch the car in a supercar-matching 11.2sec quarter mile (in the automatic)!
Unique functional styling on the 2020 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang set it apart from the pack with the high flow upper grille, hood vents and fender vents finished off with your choice of graphic accent colours - all on any Ford colour or body style of your choice.
For 2020 ROUSH left no stone unturned, now featuring Premium Leather Seating, pedals, shifters, boot-mounted tool kit, ROUSH Key fobs and much more - making sure the new ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is the most complete package possible.
Talk to the team at Mustang Motorsport today about building your ultimate performance Mustang.