Trending Now - Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Unleashes 795 HP at a Bargain
WHO:
Motor1.com - Ford is the manufacturer of the Mustang Dark Horse SC.
The Drive - The Mustang Dark Horse SC is a replacement for the now-discontinued GT500.
WHAT:
Road & Track - The starting price for the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC is $108,485, which is approximately one-third of the price of the Mustang GTD.
Motor1.com - The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC has 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque.
The Drive - The Dark Horse SC offers 35 more horsepower and torque than the GT500.
Motor1.com - The starting price for the Dark Horse SC is $103,490 before taxes and destination charges.
The Drive - The Dark Horse SC with the Track Pack costs at least $139,990.
Motor1.com - The Dark Horse SC with the Special Edition package costs $170,970.
WHERE:
Motor1.com - The 5.2-liter V8 engine is hand assembled in Dearborn, Michigan.
WHEN:
The Drive - The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC is available for order now, with deliveries beginning in the summer of 2026.
WHY:
Motor1.com - Ford claims the Dark Horse SC was developed alongside the Mustang GTD and GT3 for track performance.
The Drive - The Dark Horse SC is intended to be a track-focused Mustang.
HOW:
Road & Track - Each 5.2-liter V8 engine in the Mustang Dark Horse SC is built by hand by a single technician at Ford's Dearborn Engine plant.
Motor1.com - The Dark Horse SC features a hand-assembled supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine and a Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Motor1.com - The bodywork of the Dark Horse SC has been developed to supply sufficient cooling for track use, including an aluminum hood with a carbon fiber vent that generates 2.5 times more downforce than the standard Dark Horse’s hood vent.
The Drive - The Track Pack includes Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires, resulting in a total weight loss of 150 pounds.
(UPDATED April 21, 2026 11:19 UTC)
The starting price for the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC has been set at $108,485, which is about one-third of the price of the Mustang GTD. Each of these powerful vehicles features a 5.2-liter V8 engine that is meticulously built by hand by a single technician at Ford's Dearborn Engine plant. This level of craftsmanship highlights the dedication and precision that goes into creating this high-performance car.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 04:06 UTC)
Ford has unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a powerful replacement for the now-discontinued GT500, boasting an impressive 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. This track-focused vehicle, which features a hand-assembled supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine and a Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, is available for order now, with deliveries set to begin in the summer of 2026. The starting price for the Dark Horse SC is $103,490, while the version with the Track Pack starts at $139,990, and the Special Edition package costs $170,970.