Dark Horse SC RWD
What the Dark Horse SC adds over the EcoBoost Fastback (+$73,095)
| Spec | EcoBoost Fastback | Dark Horse SC |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake type | Vented disc, 2-piston calipers | Brembo 6-piston front calipers with performance linings |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc, single-piston calipers | Brembo 4-piston rear calipers with performance linings |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 2300 cc | 5200 cc |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 795 hp |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.3L EcoBoost® 4-cylinder | 5.2L Supercharged cross-plane crank V8 |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,995 | $106,090 |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electric Hand Operated (Drift Brake) |
| Tire size | P235/50ZR18 | 305/30R20 (F), 315/30R20 (R) |
| Final drive ratio | 3.15 limited-slip rear axle | 3.73 TORSEN differential |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 7 |
| Transmission type | automatic | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 11 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 3.73 TORSEN® Differential, 4-Way Power Passenger Seat, 5.2L Supercharged Cross-Plane Crank V8 Engine, 6-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Control, 9-Speaker Sound System with Amplifier, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable, Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black Tips, ActiveX™ Seating Material, Ambient Lighting with MyColor®, Auto-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror, B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12-Speakers, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable and HD Radio™, Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Composite Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft, Cooled Front Seats, Dark Horse SC IP Badge, Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake), Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers, Foot Pedals - Aluminum, Ford Connectivity Package (Wi-Fi Hotspot), Ford Racing Sill Plates, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Hood Vent, Leather-Trimmed Seating Material, Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel, Lux Package (standard), MagneRide® Damping System, Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display, Magnesium Paddle Shifters, Memory Driver Seat (Three Settings) and Mirrors, Mini Spare Wheel and Tire, Mirrors, Sideview - Heated, Performance Rear Spoiler, Perimeter Alarm, Pony Puddle Lamps, RECARO® Sport Seats (optional), TREMEC® 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT), Unique Rear Wing Spoiler with Gurney Flap, Variable Traction Control (6-settings)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | Brembo 6-piston front calipers with performance linings |
| Rear brake type | Brembo 4-piston rear calipers with performance linings |
| Parking brake type | Electric Hand Operated (Drift Brake) |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 5200 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.2L Supercharged cross-plane crank V8 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 795 hp |
| Torque | 660 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 93 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $106,090 |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent |
| Rear suspension type | Independent |
Tires
| Tire size | 305/30R20 (F), 315/30R20 (R) |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 TORSEN differential |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 11 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety18 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™
- Variable Traction Control (6-settings)
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- Ford Connectivity Package (Wi-Fi Hotspot)
- 12.4" Cluster Display and 13.2" Center Display
- 4G Modem
- 9-Speaker Sound System with Amplifier, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12-Speakers, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable and HD Radio™
- Ford App Remote Start
- High-Mounted Mirror USB Charging Port
- Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display
- Magnesium Paddle Shifters
- SiriusXM® with 360L and HD Radio™
- Sync® 4
- Track Apps®
- USB Ports - Smart-Charging (2)
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 · 0 opt
- Cooled Front Seats
- Heated Front Seats
- 4-Way Power Passenger 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)
Interior10 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Ambient Lighting with MyColor®
- Auto-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Dark Horse SC IP Badge
- Foot Pedals - Aluminum
- Ford Racing Sill Plates
- Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel
- Lux Package (standard)
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Floor Mats - 1st Row Carpeted, Black
Exterior16 std · 0 opt
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black Tips
- Carbon Fiber Hood Vent
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Hood Vent
- LED Projector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
- LED Sequential Taillights
- Mirrors, Sideview - Heated
- Performance Rear Spoiler
- Pony Puddle Lamps
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Rear-Window Defroster
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
- Unique Rear Wing Spoiler with Gurney Flap
- Mini Spare Wheel and Tire
Powertrain8 std · 2 opt
- 3.73 TORSEN® Differential
- 5.2L Supercharged Cross-Plane Crank V8 Engine
- Composite Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
- Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
- Launch Control
- Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Selectable Drive Modes
- TREMEC® 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission optional
- 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching optional
Chassis7 std · 2 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
- MagneRide® Damping System
- Vented Four-Wheel Disc Power Brakes
- K-Brace optional
- Track Pack (optional) optional
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Common questions about the Dark Horse SC
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC?
The manufacturer lists $106,090 for the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. That is $73,095 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 SC add over the EcoBoost Fastback?
Against the EcoBoost Fastback, 39 features become standard that the EcoBoost Fastback does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.