6 Hot Laps in Dean Perkins 1995 Trans-Am Mustang || Legends of Speed 2026 [4K]

Mustang Monstro alert! One of the wildest cars from Legends of Speed 2026, this GT1/ Trans-Am 1995 Mustang has Dean Perkins behind the wheel, a proven name in New Zealand muscle car racing. Five-time consecutive Central Muscle Cars champion, Perkins has built a reputation on consistency, outright pace, and mechanical understanding. He’s also taken on Bathurst before, adding to his experience at the highest level of touring car competition. What sets him apart is that he’s a brilliant driver and a skilled engineer. Through Perkins Engineering, he’s been building and developing race cars and engines for years, with a focus on V8 performance and reliability. His background includes working directly with Roush Yates Engines, bringing NASCAR-spec technology to New Zealand. The D3 engine program he developed for his earlier CMC Ford Falcon delivered around 850hp at 9000rpm, showing exactly the level of engineering and intent behind his cars. That same approach was applied to this GT1 / Trans-Am Mustang, built and driven like there's no tomorrow. The TraNZam and V8 Revival Series bring back proper racing with no shortcuts or gimmicks. You'll see what I mean by that when Dean fights against V8 Supercars' very own Scott Pye, piloting the official 2012 Toyota Camry equipped with a proprietary Toyota NASCAR engine too. One for the books. -- 1995 Mustang GT1 specs -- Driver: Dean Perkins Car: 1995 Ford Mustang GT1 / Trans-Am TraNZam & GTRNZ Racing Series - GT1 Class 358ci Roush Yates D3 Flat-tappet NASCAR engine 850hp at 9000rpm / 550lb-ft at 7400rpm 900 CFM carburettor, Dry Sump System Andrews 4-Speed Transmission 3-Piece 18" Alloy Wheels Penske Coilover Susp. Wilwood Brakes all around Make sure to keep an eye out for the bonus feature included in this video, the onboard footage of the Algie Alfetta, driven by Angus Fogg in the same field of cars. The Alfetta is one of New Zealand’s most radical race cars, built in 1978 by brothers Ian and Barry Algie, it started as an Alfa Romeo GTV before being transformed into a mid-engined race car. It's now packing a high-revving mid-mounted 305ci Chevrolet V8 inside the cabin, forcing the driver to sit further back in the back seats. If you’re into Trans-Am racing, Muscle Cars and NASCAR V8 engines, don't forget to 👍 Like this video and drop a Comment below with your favorite moment from this video! 📌 Subscribe for more Touring Car racing content! Only here at Racecars Universe:    / @racecars.universe   Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:01 Build Specs 02:02 Pit Lane 04:18 Racing Footage 14:37 Pit Walk 21:47 Bonus Footage 26:16 SUBSCRIBE !!