The 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Pumps Out 795 Horsepower
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Key Points:
- Ford has announced that the supercharged Mustang Dark Horse SC produces 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque from its 5.2-liter V-8 engine.
- Each engine is hand-built by a single technician at Ford's Dearborn Engine plant, similar to AMG's production method.
- The Dark Horse SC outperforms the previous S550-gen Mustang Shelby GT500 by 35 horsepower and 35 pound-feet of torque.
- Despite its power, the Dark Horse SC is still less powerful than the Mustang GTD, which has 20 more horsepower and 4 more pound-feet of torque.
- The Dark Horse SC has a starting price of $108,485, making it a more affordable option compared to the higher-priced, track-focused Mustang GTD.
