2026 Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package Explained!)

2026 Ford Mustang Buyer’s Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package Explained!)

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8. Dark Horse

2026 Ford Mustang 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

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

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