2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Offers GTD-Like Power for a Third of the Price

Key Points:

• Ford has revealed that the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged GT500 replacement, will produce 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque from its 5.2-liter V8, offering 35 more horsepower and torque than the discontinued GT500.
• The Dark Horse SC is designed as a track-focused Mustang, featuring a Track Pack with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, making it 150 pounds lighter and significantly grippier than the standard Dark Horse.
• Aerodynamics and cooling have been specially engineered for the Dark Horse SC, including a new aluminum hood with a carbon fiber vent that generates 2.5 times the downforce of the standard model when the rain tray is removed.
• Priced at $105,485, the Dark Horse SC sits between the standard Dark Horse and the more powerful 815-horsepower GTD, offering a high-performance option without reaching the GTD’s extreme price point.
• Despite the end of Ford’s licensing deal with Carroll Shelby’s estate, Shelby American continues to produce high-performance Mustangs independently, maintaining their presence in the Mustang performance market.