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2026 Ford Mustang

Dark Horse RWD

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What the Dark Horse adds over the EcoBoost Fastback (+$31,085)

Spec	EcoBoost Fastback	Dark Horse
Front brake type	Vented disc, 2-piston calipers	Brembo six-piston front calipers with larger rotors
Rear brake type	Vented disc, single-piston calipers	Vented disc
Aspiration	twin turbo	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4	8
Engine displacement	2300 cc	5000 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi	EFI
Horsepower	315 hp	500 hp
Torque	350 lb-ft	418 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder	Modified 5.0L Coyote V8 (MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA)
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$32,995	$64,080
Overall height	55 in	55.2 in
Overall length	189.4 in	189.7 in
Parking brake type	Electric	Electric and Electric Hand Operated (Drift Brake)
Tire size	P235/50ZR18	255/40R19 (F), 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only
Final drive ratio	3.15 limited-slip rear axle	3.55 TORSEN limited-slip (auto) / 3.73 TORSEN limited-slip (manual)
Wheel diameter	18 in	19 in
Wheel material	Cast aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel width	8 in	9.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.55 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle, 3.73 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle, 4-Way Power Passenger Seat, 6-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Control, 9-Speaker Sound System with Amplifier, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable, ActiveX™ Seating Material, Ambient Lighting with MyColor®, Approach Detection with Welcome/Farewell Exterior Lighting, Auto-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror, Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors, Cooled Front Seats, Dark Horse Instrument Panel Badge with Unique Chassis Number, Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake), Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Hood Vent, Leather-Trimmed Seating Material, Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel, Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display, Memory Driver Seat (Three Settings) and Mirrors, Modified 5.0L Coyote™ V8 Engine, Performance Rear Spoiler, Perimeter Alarm, Pony Puddle Lamps

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	Brembo six-piston front calipers with larger rotors
Rear brake type	Vented disc
Parking brake type	Electric and Electric Hand Operated (Drift Brake)

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Ford Connectivity Package

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	55.2 in
Overall length	189.7 in
Overall width	81.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	8
Engine displacement	5000 cc
Fuel injection system	EFI
Engine type (full description)	Modified 5.0L Coyote V8 (MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA)
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	500 hp
Torque	418 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$64,080

Steering

Steering type

Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort

Suspension

Front suspension type	Independent
Rear suspension type	Independent

Tires

Tire size

255/40R19 (F), 275/40R19 (R) Summer Only

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.55 TORSEN limited-slip (auto) / 3.73 TORSEN limited-slip (manual)
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	Aluminum
Wheel width	9.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety17 std · 0 opt

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Dual Front Airbags
Front-Seat Side-Impact Airbags
Lane Keeping System
Rear View Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Belt-Minder® Front Safety Belt Reminder
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert
Driver's Knee Airbag
Ford Co-Pilot360™
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children
Perimeter Alarm
Personal Safety System™ For Driver and Front Passenger
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Infotainment10 std · 2 opt

Ford Connectivity Package (Wi-Fi Hotspot) optional
12.4" Cluster Display and 13.2" Center Display
4G Modem
9-Speaker Sound System with Amplifier, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable
Ford App Remote Start
High-Mounted Mirror USB Charging Port
Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display
SiriusXM® with 360L and HD Radio™
Sync® 4
Track Apps®
USB Ports - Smart-Charging (2)
B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12-Speakers, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable and HD Radio™ optional

Convenience1 std · 0 opt

Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

Seating8 std · 1 opt

Cooled Front Seats
Heated Front Seats
4-Way Power Passenger Seat
50/50 Split-Bench Folding Rear Seat
6-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Control
ActiveX™ Seating Material
Leather-Trimmed Seating Material
Memory Driver Seat (Three Settings) and Mirrors
RECARO® Sport Seats (optional) optional

Interior7 std · 0 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Ambient Lighting with MyColor®
Auto-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
Dark Horse Instrument Panel Badge with Unique Chassis Number
Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Floor Mats - 1st Row Carpeted, Black

Exterior12 std · 5 opt

Approach Detection with Welcome/Farewell Exterior Lighting
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
Hood Vent
LED Projector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
LED Sequential Taillights
Performance Rear Spoiler
Pony Puddle Lamps
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear-Window Defroster
Shark Fin Antenna
Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black Tips optional
Mirrors, Sideview - Heated optional
Painted Black Roof (optional) optional
Wedge Decklid Spoiler (optional) optional
Mini Spare Wheel and Tire optional

Powertrain7 std · 4 opt

3.55 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle
3.73 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
Launch Control
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Modified 5.0L Coyote™ V8 Engine
Selectable Drive Modes
10-Speed Automatic Transmission optional
6-Speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching optional
GT Performance Package (optional) optional
TREMEC® 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching optional

Chassis6 std · 3 opt

Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort
Electronic Line-Lock (Track Use Only)
Independent Rear Suspension
Vented Four-Wheel Disc Power Brakes
Dark Horse Handling Package (optional) optional
K-Brace optional
MagneRide® Damping System optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Mustang. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Dark Horse

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse?

The manufacturer lists $64,080 for the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. That is $31,085 above the EcoBoost Fastback, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse add over the EcoBoost Fastback?

Against the EcoBoost Fastback, 25 features become standard that the EcoBoost Fastback does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.