2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

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Overview

The 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC DCT is the most powerful and track-focused Dark Horse ever built, bridging the gap between the standard Dark Horse and the ultra-exclusive Mustang GTD. Powered by a hand-built 5.2-litre supercharged V8 producing 795 horsepower, it is paired exclusively with a 7-speed Tremec dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for lightning-fast gear changes and exceptional performance. Race-inspired suspension tuning, advanced aerodynamics, MagneRide dampers, Brembo brakes, and available Track Pack upgrades make it equally capable on the street and the circuit. Developed alongside the Mustang GTD and GT3 race car, the Dark Horse SC delivers supercar-level performance while retaining the unmistakable character of Ford’s iconic pony car.

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2026
Make
Ford
Model
Mustang
Variant
Dark Horse
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
7th Generation (S650)
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Dark Horse SC DCT
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
806 hp
Power (kW)
593 kW
Torque
841 Nm (620 lb-ft)
Top speed
290 km/h (180 mph)
Displacement
5,163 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,658 mm (183.4 in)
Width
1,915 mm (75.4 in)
Height
1,397 mm (55.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,717 mm (107.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Track, Front
1,574 mm (62.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,643 mm (64.7 in)
Turning Circle
12.2 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
955 mm (37.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
883 mm (34.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,130 mm (44.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
736 mm (29.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,394 mm (54.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,203 mm (47.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,325 mm (52.2 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Dynamic Turn Signal
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.5
Central Bore (CB), rear
70.5
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
204 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
12.4"
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • DAB+
App-Connect
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
  • USB-A
  • USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Displays
Center Display
13.2"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
12 pcs
Speaker Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Subwoofer
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front)
  • Door Handles (Interior)
Ambient Light
Yes
Selectable Light Colour
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Colour
Black

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Mode Selection
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
376 litres

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Aluminium

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
Semi-Powered
Yes
Front Seats › Power Seat, Passenger
Semi-Powered
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cameras
Rear
Voice Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Cameras
View Location
Center Display

Other Features

GPS
Navigation
Driving Mode Selection
  • Individual
  • Normal
  • Sport
  • Track
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Yes
Emergency Steering Assist
Yes
Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Yes
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Sign Assist
Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
City
Yes
Inter-urban
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

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