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Ford Unveils Mustang Dark Horse SC With Supercharged 5.2-Liter V8

Key figures remain undisclosed to emphasize a position between GTD and Dark Horse.

Overview

  • Ford Racing formally revealed the track-focused Dark Horse SC at the Detroit auto show, drawing on GT3 and GTD development work.
  • The SC uses a confirmed supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, with revised suspension geometry and next-generation MagneRide dampers.
  • An optional Track Pack adds carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, rear-seat delete and aggressive aero that outlets report delivers roughly 281–290 kg of downforce.
  • Ford has not published power output; outlets place the SC between the 507-hp Dark Horse and 815-hp GTD, with media estimating around 700 hp based on positioning.
  • Pricing and market rollout remain unannounced; reports point to U.S. availability beginning in spring or summer 2026 with initial deliveries midyear, potential pricing above $100,000 and export plans unconfirmed.