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2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Succeeds the Shelby GT500 with a Supercharged 5.2-Liter V-8
The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and an optional Track Pack with carbon-fiber wheels and Michelin race tires.
- On Jan. 15, 2026, Ford Racing unveiled the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC at the Detroit Auto Show, introducing a new supercharged, track-focused Dark Horse trim.
- To close the performance gap, Ford Motor Company built the SC with a supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 to bridge the standard Mustang Dark Horse and higher-tier GTD and GT3 models.
- Technically, Ford equipped the SC with a Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, next-generation MagneRide dampers, and exclusive Brembo brakes for enhanced track performance.
- Orders open at the end of March, production starts in spring and deliveries start this summer, while Ford Motor Company has not disclosed horsepower, torque, pricing or production figures and declined to detail engine differences with the GTD and GT500.
- Positioning the SC, Ford Motor Company says the Mustang Dark Horse family expands to challenge Europe’s premium sports cars by applying Mustang GT3 and GTD lessons and offering limited-run Track Pack Special Editions.
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The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC fills the gap between the Dark Horse and GTD models. It packs a 5.2-liter turbocharged V8 engine under the hood, features lightweight body and chassis components, and should feel right at home on the track.
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