Overview
- Ford made the Dark Horse SC official at the Detroit auto show, confirming a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 paired exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- The car’s development leveraged Mustang GTD and GT3 programs with track testing at Sebring and Virginia International Raceway to transfer racing learnings to the road.
- An optional Track Pack adds carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, and aero that can generate up to 620 pounds of rear downforce at 180 mph.
- Chassis upgrades include next-generation MagneRide dampers, firmer springs, revised suspension geometry, forged links, a magnesium strut brace, and five-stage Variable Traction Control derived from the GTD.
- Ford says orders open in March 2026 with customer deliveries expected in summer 2026, and it has not yet released horsepower, torque, or pricing; the model was shown publicly a day early in a Red Bull video featuring Max Verstappen.