2026 Mustang® Dark Horse®
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The One Mustang® You Didn’t See Coming
2026 Mustang® Dark Horse®
The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse model is street legal — and track capable. Featuring a modified Gen-4 5.0L Coyote™ engine — our most powerful naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 ever. Experience a driver-focused digital cockpit with a massive 13.2" center display. And stand apart with distinctive badging, hood graphics, and high-performance components throughout. It's the most exhilarating, fun-to-drive production Mustang model to date.
Vehicle Features
Exterior Features
Appearance
Standard
- Performance Rear Spoiler - Painted Tarnish Dark
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black Tips
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
- LED Projector Headlamps with LED Signature Lighting
- LED Projector Headlamps with Black Bezels and LED Signature Lighting
- Mirrors, Sideview - Tarnished Dark Anodized Caps, Heated, Turn Signal Indicators, Manual Fold
- Unique Lower and Outboard Grilles
- Unique Painted Front Upper Grille with Pony Badge
- Silver-Painted Strut-Tower Brace with Dark Horse Badge
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
- Hood Vent
- LED Sequential Taillights
- Rear-Window Defroster
Optional
- Performance Rear Spoiler w/ Gurney Flap – Painted Shadow Black
- Mirrors, Sideview - Black Mirror Caps
- Custom Hood and Accent Vinyl Stripe - Tarnished Dark Low Gloss/Gloss Black with Pattern
- Custom Hood and Accent Painted Stripe - Tarnished Dark High Gloss/Shadow Black
- Custom Hood and Accent Painted Stripe - Tarnished Dark High Gloss/Tuxedo Black
- Custom Hood and Accent Vinyl Stripe - Gloss Black with Pattern and Tarnish Dark Anodized Accent
- Painted Black Roof
Interior Features
Comfort and Convenience
Standard
- Autolights (Automatic On/Off Headlamps) with Wiper Activation
- Foot Pedals - Black
- Auto-Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Center Console with Full Armrest
- Cupholders (2)
- Driver Footrest
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
- Interior Trunk Release
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
- Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottomed Steering Wheel with Performance Suede Insert
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Windows, Power - Front One-Touch Up/Down with Global Open
- Powerpoints (2)
- Premium Door Trim
- Track Apps®
- Leather-Wrapped Gear Shift Knob
- Dark Horse Instrument Panel Badge with Unique Chassis Number
- 12.4" Cluster Display and 13.2" Center Display
- Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display
- Ambient Lighting with MyColor®
- Ford App Remote Start
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Keeping System
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
- Floor Mats - 1st Row Carpeted, Black
- Premium Floor Liner Front and Rear (with Carpet Mats)
- Premium Floor Liner Front and Rear (without Carpet Mats)
- Premium Carpeted Floor Mats with Accent Stitch
- Titanium Anodized Blue Gear Shift Knob
Climate
Standard
- Cabin Particulate Air Filter
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Entertainment Systems
Standard
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12-Speakers, AM/FM Stereo MP3 Capable and HD Radio™
- USB Ports - Smart-Charging (2)
- Ford App
- 4G Modem
- High-Mounted Mirror USB Charging Port
- SYNC® 4
- SiriusXM® with 360L and HD Radio™
Seating
Standard
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Control
- 4-Way Power Passenger Seat
- 4-Way Adjustable Front Head Restraints
- 50/50 Split-Bench Folding Rear Seat
- Cloth Front Bucket Seats with Vinyl Trim
- Leather-Trimmed Seating Material
Optional
- RECARO® Micro/Suede Sport Seats
Safety
Standard
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Optional
- Black w/ Red Stripe
- Prime Blue
- International Orange
- Red
Safety and Security
Safety
Standard
- AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Driver's Knee Airbag
- Belt-Minder® Front Safety Belt Reminder
- Dual Front Airbags
- Front-Seat Side-Impact Airbags
- LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children
- Personal Safety System™ For Driver and Front Passenger
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Perimeter Alarm
- K-Brace
- 3-Point Safety Belt Restraint System For All Seating Positions
- Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag
Packages
Standard Features
Standard
- Equipment Group 600A
Packages
Standard
- Ford Connectivity Package
- Ford Co-Pilot360™
Optional
- Anti-Theft Package
- Dark Horse Handling Package
Power and Handling
Wheels & Tires
Standard
- 19" X 9.5" (F) 19" X 10" (R) Tarnished Dark-Painted Low Gloss Aluminum Standard on Dark Horse 600A and 700A
- 255/40R19 (F), 275/40R19 (Summer Only) Tires
Optional
- 19" X 10.5" (F) 19" X 11" (R) Tarnished Dark-Painted Low Gloss Aluminum Included in Dark Horse Handling Package
- 19" X 9.5" FR/19" X 10" RR Sinister Bronze-Painted Aluminum Optional on Dark Horse 600A and 700A. Not Available with Dark Horse Handling Package
- P305/30R19 (F), P315/30R19 Michelin® 2 Tires (included in Dark Horse Handling Package)
Power
Standard
- MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA
- 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission
- 3.55 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- 3.73 TORSEN® Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
Optional
- TREMAC® 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Rev Matching
Handling
Standard
- Brembo™ Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
- Electronic Line-Lock (Track Use Only)
- Independent Rear Suspension
- Selectable Drive Modes
- Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) with Selectable Effort
- Heavy-Duty Front Springs
- Performance Enhanced Powertrain Calibration
- Unique Intake Manifold
- Unique Stability Control, EPAS and ABS Tuning
- Launch Control
- Unique Chassis Tuning
- MagneRide® Damping System
Optional
- 19" Brembo Brake System, Black w/ White Logo Brake Calipers
- 19" Brembo Brake System, Red w/ White Logo Brake Calipers
- 19" Brembo Brake System, Notorious Blue w/ Grabber Blue Logo Brake Calipers
Safety/Security
Optional
- Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit
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FAQs
Things You Should Know
What is the horsepower and torque for the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model?
2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® models are powered by a modified, naturally aspirated Gen-4 5.0L Coyote™ V8 engine kicking out 500 horsepower 68, * and 418 lb-ft of torque. 68, *
What colors are available on the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model?
The 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model is available in several exterior colors on most trims: Shadow Black, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Vapor Blue Metallic, * Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, * Race Red, * Oxford White, and new Avalanche Gray, Adriatic Blue Metallic, * or Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat. * Plus, exclusive Blue Ember Metallic * available with the Mustang Dark Horse® Appearance Package.
What are the dimensions of the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model?
Dimensions of the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model are as follows:
Width: 81.9"
Length: 189.7"
Height: 55.2"
What transmission does the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model have?
The 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model features a standard 10-speed automatic transmission or an available TREMEC® 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching.
What’s new to the 2026 Ford Mustang® lineup?
The 2026 Ford Mustang® lineup features several new updates, including:
10 available, soul-stirring colors including the new, eye-catching Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat.
Joining available Race Red, new seat belt color options on select 2026 Mustang® models now include Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue.
The available Ford Connectivity Package 24 — included for a year — helps keep you connected with an unlimited Wi-Fi® hotspot * powering up to 10 devices, and connectivity for available features like Connected Navigation, voice assistant, and audio streaming. Features vary by model.
The new FX Package adds a white-hot burst of style to the 2026 Mustang® GT Premium Fastback and Convertible. With 19" Oxford White-painted cast aluminum wheels, Oxford White-badging, and more.
You can also make a statement with the Mustang® RTR® Package, featuring bold graphics and Ford-patented anti-lag turbocharger technology. Exclusive to the Mustang® EcoBoost® Fastback.