2026 Mustang Dark Horse® fastback parked on a closed course

2026 Mustang® Dark Horse®

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The One Mustang® You Didn’t See Coming

  • 500
  • Modified 5.0L
    Coyote V8
  • 9

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.

2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse®
Mustang Dark Horse®
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2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse®
Mustang Dark Horse®

Vehicle 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

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

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

Standard Features

Standard

 

  • Equipment Group 600A

 

Packages

Standard

 

  • Ford Connectivity Package
  • Ford Co-Pilot360

 

Optional

 

  • Anti-Theft Package
  • Dark Horse Handling Package

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

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, *

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.

Dimensions of the 2026 Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® model are as follows:

Width: 81.9"

Length: 189.7"

Height: 55.2"

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.

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.