2026 Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package Explained!)
8. Dark Horse
All-new for 2024, the Dark Horse continues to represent the top trim in the S650 Mustang lineup, at least, for now. It has a bit more power on tap than the regular GT, along with unique styling elements and various other tweaks.
Mustang Dark Horse (600A) Equipment Group
- Mustang Dark Horse (600A) Includes all GT (301A) Features, Plus:
- MOD 5.0L-4V DOHC EFI NA
- Dual Air Intake Box
- Dual Throttle Body
- Unique Intake Manifold
- 10-speed Automatic SelectShift® Transmission with Remote Start system
- 19” X 9.5” (F) 19” X 10” (R) Tarnished Dark-Painted Low Gloss Aluminum Wheels
- 255/40R19 (F) 275/40R19 (R) Tires (Summer Only)
- Active Valve Performance Exhaust with Black Tips
- Brembo Brake System with Performance Linings and Black with White Logo Brake Calipers *Tire and Sealant Kit required in Maryland and Rhode Island
- Brembo Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
- Front Tow Hooks
- Unique Painted Front Upper Grille with Pony Badge
- Dark Horse Badge on Front Fenders and Rear Decklid
- Unique Front and Rear Fascia
- Heavy-duty Front Springs
- K-Brace
- Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
- Performance Rear Spoiler – Painted Tarnish Dark
- Silver Painted Strut-Tower Brace with Mustang Dark Horse® Badge
- Unique Chassis Tuning
- Upsized Rear Sway Bar
- MagneRide Damping System
- Performance Enhanced Powertrain Calibration
- Mirrors, Sideview – Dual Power Adjustable with Tarnished Dark Anodized Caps
- Electric Hand Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
- Door Scuff Plates with Logo
- Floor Mats – 1st Row Carpeted, Black
- Magnesium Framed Panoramic Curved Display
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, 12 Speakers including Subwoofer
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
Exterior Colors
- Molten Magenta Metallic Tinted Clearcoat ($995)
- Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat ($995)
- Race Red ($395)
- Grabber Blue Metallic ($395)
- Vapor Blue Metallic ($395)
- Adriatic Blue Metallic ($395)
- Shadow Black
- Oxford White
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
Painted Racing Stripe
- Tarnish Dark High Gloss and Shadow Black ($5,495)
- Tarnish Dark High Gloss with Tuxedo Black ($5,495)
- Tarnish Dark Low Gloss/ Gloss Black with Pattern Hood Stripe
- Matte Clear Protective Film ($5,995)
Packages
Mustang Dark Horse Handling Package ($5,495)
- 19” X 10.5” (F) 19” X 11” (R) Tarnished Dark Painted Aluminum Wheels
- 305/30R19 (F) 315/30R19 (R) Tires
- Adjustable Strut Top Mounts
- Front Towing Hooks
- Magnetic Damping System
- Performance Front Aero Splitter (placed in vehicle for installation post-sale)
- Performance Rear Spoiler with Gurney Flap – Painted Shadow Black
- Revised Chassis Tuning
Anti-Theft Package ($500)
- Active Anti-Theft System – Intrusion and Inclination Sensors
- Locking Center Console
- Wheel Locking Kit
1. What’s New for 2026?
2. Base Pricing
3. Engine Options & Specs
4. EcoBoost
5. EcoBoost Premium
6. GT
7. GT Premium
8. Dark Horse
9. Dark Horse Premium


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