Dark Horse High Package RWD
What the Dark Horse High Package adds over the EcoBoost Standard Package
| Spec | EcoBoost Standard Package | Dark Horse High Package |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | 390 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc, twin-piston 43 mm floating aluminum calipers | vented two-piece disc, Brembo six-piston 36 mm fixed aluminum calipers |
| Rear brake diameter | 320 mm | 355 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc, four-piston 30 mm fixed aluminum calipers |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3588 lbs | 3993 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3588 lbs | 3949 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 2300 cc | 5038 cc |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 500 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 418 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 | MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA |
| Overall height | 55 in | 55.2 in |
| Overall length | 189.4 in | 189.7 in |
| Overall width | 75.4 in | 75.5 in |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake | Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake) |
| Front suspension type | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms, MagneRide dampers standard |
| Rear suspension type | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar, MagneRide dampers standard |
| Tire size | 235/50 ZR 18 BSW All-Season | 255/40R19 (F) 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only |
| Final drive ratio | 3.15:1 | 3.73:1 TORSEN |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | manual |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 9.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19" X 9.5" (F) 19" X 10" (R) Tarnished Dark-Painted Low Gloss Aluminum Wheels, 6-speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching (MT82-D4), 6-way Power Driver Seat w/Power Lumbar, 6-way Power Driver with Power Lumbar, Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Intelligent Speed Assist, and Predictive Speed Assist, Ambient Lighting w/ MyColor®, Auto-dimming Frameless Rear View Mirror, B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 12 Speakers including Subwoofer in-trunk, Blade Decklid Spoiler – Painted Body Color, Brembo™ Brake System w/ Performance Linings and Black w/ White Logo Brake Calipers, Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors, Climate Controlled (Heated and Cooled; Driver and Front-Passenger only), Cloth Seats, Connected Navigation (1-year included), Dark Horse IP Badge with Unique Chassis Number, Door-sill Scuff Plates w/Logo, Dual Air Intake Box / Dual Throttle Body, Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake), Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers, Engine – 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with Stop/Start System, Engine – MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA (Stop/Start System not available), Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+, Front Tow Hooks, GT Dual 3.5" Exhaust, Headlamps with Black Bezel, Heated Seats – Driver/Passenger, Heated Steering Wheel, Heavy-duty Front Springs, High-Mounted Mirror USB Charging Port, Hood Accent Stripe, Hood Vent, K-Brace, Larger Brake Rotors with Four-Piston Fixed Calipers, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel – 4-Piece w/ Chrome Bezel, Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel with Performance Suede Insert, MagneRide® Damping System, Magnesium Framed Curved Glass Display, Memory: Driver Seat (three (3) settings) and Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals, Mirrors – Heated, Pony Puddle Lamp, Mirrors, Sideview – Dual Power Adjustable with Tarnished Dark Anodized Caps
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 390 mm |
| Front brake type | vented two-piece disc, Brembo six-piston 36 mm fixed aluminum calipers |
| Rear brake diameter | 355 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc, four-piston 30 mm fixed aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 82.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 1 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 55.2 in |
| Overall length | 189.7 in |
| Overall width | 75.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5038 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 34.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 52.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Selectable-Effort Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms, MagneRide dampers standard |
| Rear suspension type | Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar, MagneRide dampers standard |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/40R19 (F) 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.73:1 TORSEN |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3993 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3949 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 9.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go, Lane Centering Assist, Intelligent Speed Assist, and Predictive Speed Assist
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support)
- Driver/Passenger Side-impact Airbags
- Dual Front Airbags
- Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert, Road Departure Warning)
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and Evasive Steering Assist
- Rear View Camera – Digital
- Side Curtain Airbags (Fastback only, 1st and 2nd rows)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Active Anti-Theft System / Security Package
- AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking and Rear Traffic Indicator/Exit Warning
- Brembo™ Brake System w/ Performance Linings and Black w/ White Logo Brake Calipers
- Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
- Electric Parking Brake
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+
- Front and Rear – Belt Minder® (Safety Belt Reminder)
- Glove-box-door-integrated Knee Airbag
- Larger Brake Rotors with Four-Piston Fixed Calipers
- Personal Safety System™ (seat belt pre-tensioners, load limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing and crash severity sensing)
- Post-Impact Braking
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Vented Four-wheel Disc Power Brakes
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment12 std · 0 opt
- 911 Assist®
- FordPass Connect™ – Remotely start (auto only), lock and unlock vehicle
- Connected Navigation (1-year included)
- FordPass Connect™ – 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices
- Audio Control
- B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 12 Speakers including Subwoofer in-trunk
- Electronic Sound Enhancement (Fastback Only)
- High-Mounted Mirror USB Charging Port
- Paddle Shifters
- SYNC® 4 with 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Enhanced Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Smart-Charging USB Ports – two (2)
- TrackApps™
Convenience1 std · 1 opt
- Intelligent Access with Push-button Start
- Remote Start System optional
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
Seating7 std · 2 opt
- 6-way Power Driver Seat w/Power Lumbar
- Climate Controlled (Heated and Cooled; Driver and Front-Passenger only)
- Heated Seats – Driver/Passenger
- Memory: Driver Seat (three (3) settings) and Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
- 6-way Power Driver with Power Lumbar
- Cloth Seats
- Rear-Seat – Split-bench, folding (Fastback Only)
- RECARO® Leather-Trimmed Sport Seats (Fastback Only) optional
- RECARO® Micro/Suede Sport Seats optional
Interior13 std · 1 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auto-dimming Frameless Rear View Mirror
- 12.4" LCD Digital Cluster w/ IOD Message Center
- Ambient Lighting w/ MyColor®
- Dark Horse IP Badge with Unique Chassis Number
- Door-sill Scuff Plates w/Logo
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel – 4-Piece w/ Chrome Bezel
- Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel with Performance Suede Insert
- Magnesium Framed Curved Glass Display
- Seat Belt – Deep Indigo
- Sill Plates w/ Logo
- Titanium Anodized Blue Shift Knob
- Premium Floor Liners Front and Rear (with Carpet Mats) optional
- Floor Mats – 1st Row Carpeted, Black
Exterior19 std · 9 opt
- LED Projector Headlamps with Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
- 19" X 9.5" (F) 19" X 10" (R) Tarnished Dark-Painted Low Gloss Aluminum Wheels
- Blade Decklid Spoiler – Painted Body Color
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler
- Front Tow Hooks
- GT Dual 3.5" Exhaust
- Headlamps with Black Bezel
- Hood Accent Stripe
- Hood Vent
- LED Headlamps
- LED Signature Lighting
- LED Taillamps with Sequential Turn Signals
- Mirrors – Heated, Pony Puddle Lamp
- Mirrors, Sideview – Dual Power Adjustable with Tarnished Dark Anodized Caps
- Performance Rear Spoiler – Painted Tarnish Dark
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust optional
- Bronze Appearance Package optional
- California Special Package optional
- Custom Hood and Accent Painted Stripe optional
- Hood Accent Stripe Delete optional
- Matte Clear Film optional
- Mustang® Nite Pony Package optional
- Spoiler Delete optional
- Headlamps – AutoLamp (automatic on/off)
- Rear-window Defroster
- Mini Spare Wheel and Tire optional
Powertrain14 std · 4 opt
- 3.15 Limited-slip Rear-Axle
- 6-speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching (MT82-D4)
- Dual Air Intake Box / Dual Throttle Body
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort
- Electronic Line-lock (Track Use Only)
- Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
- Engine – 2.3L EcoBoost® with Stop/Start System
- Engine – 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with Stop/Start System
- Engine – MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA (Stop/Start System not available)
- Performance Enhanced Powertrain Calibration
- Selectable Drive Modes
- TORSEN® Differential with 3.73 Axle Ratio (Manual) / 3.55 Axle Ratio (Automatic)
- TREMEC® 6-speed Manual Transmission (w/Rev Matching)
- Transmission – 10-speed Automatic 10R80
- 10-speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission optional
- Dark Horse Handling Package optional
- Engine Block Heater optional
- GT Performance Package optional
Chassis7 std · 0 opt
- Fixed Top Mounts – Front Struts
- Heavy-duty Front Springs
- Independent Rear Suspension
- K-Brace
- MagneRide® Damping System
- Silver Painted Strut-Tower Brace with Dark Horse Badge
- Unique Chassis Tuning / Unique EPAS, ABS and Stability Control Tuning
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Common questions about the Dark Horse High Package
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse High Package add over the EcoBoost Standard Package?
Against the EcoBoost Standard Package, 51 features become standard that the EcoBoost Standard Package does not and 24 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.