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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9. Dark Horse Premium

2024 Dark Horse Mustang

Sitting atop the 2026 Ford Mustang lineup is the Dark Horse Premium, which combines the best of the best in terms of performance upgrades and amenities.

Mustang Dark Horse Premium (700A)Equipment Group
  • Mustang Dark Horse Premium (700A) Includes all Mustang Dark Horse (600A) Features, Plus:
    • Aluminum Foot Pedals
    • Approach Detection with Welcome and Farewell Exterior Lighting
    • Climate Controlled (Heated and Cooled) Driver and Front Passenger Seats
    • Memory Driver Seat with Three (3) settings
    • Memory Sideview Mirrors with Heat, Dark Horse Puddle Lamp​ and Integrated Turn Signals
    • Premier Trim with Color Accent Group
    • Anti-Theft Package with Intrusion and Inclination Sensors

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)
  • Blue Ember Metallic (requires Dark Horse Appearance Package)
  • 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
  • Gloss Black with Pattern and Tarnish Dark Anodized Accent – Vinyl Stripe (requires Dark Horse Appearance Package
  • 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

Mustang Dark Horse Appearance Package ($2,495)

  • Choice of Adriatic Blue Metallic, Blue Ember Metallic, Vapor Blue Metallic, or Shadow Black Exterior Paint
  • Additional Blue Accents – Seats
  • Black Painted Roof
  • Unique Brake Calipers – Notorious Blue Painted with Grabber Blue Logo
  • Unique Hood Graphic Mustang Dark Horse Appearance Package with Matte Clear Protective Film

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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