Ford keeps building on its most famous model lines, and that's especially true of the modern Mustang. There used to be a chasm between the Mustang Dark Horse Premium and the track-focused Mustang GTD, but now that gap has been filled: Say hello to the Dark Horse SC, which comes with Shelby GT500 power and an aesthetic that maximizes street cred, aggression, and exclusivity.FordThe interior of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC shares many details with the top-of-the-chain GTD, including optional Recaro leather and Dinamica sports seats.FordThere is plenty of carbon fiber trim inside the Mustang Dark Horse SC to remind you that you're in a special edition of the famous pony car, and there are plenty of extra touches if you go for the Track Pack.FordFord has not released many details on the interior of the Mustang Dark Horse SC, although its position above the current Premium trim means it will have plenty of standard features and technology.FordThe SC also receives the Mustang GTD's leather-wrapped flat bottom steering wheel, as well as Alcantara generously used around the cabin. A teal accent package can be chosen to change the color of certain trim in the interior, such as the seatbelts.FordThe Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC sits above the regular Dark Horse, and that's mainly down to the upgraded 5.2L supercharged V8 engine. Ford hasn't announced official power figures.FordPower is sent through a seven-speed DCT, and the previous Shelby GT500, which this car effectively replaces, made a massive 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. Ford has said it will have more power than the Dark Horse (500 hp) but less than the GTD (815 hp), so we expect similar numbers to the original GT500.FordThe new aluminum hood generates two-and-a-half times the downforce of the standard Dark Horse, and the new front fascia has been designed to improve cooling. The side inlets are double the size, too, making the enhancements to the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC exterior more than just a visual feature.FordFord has also released details of a Track Pack package, which tunes the MagneRide dampers to a specific calibration, adds custom Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, and increases aerodynamics. A variable traction control system from the GTD is standard.FordFord's brand manager, Ryan Shaughnessy, says Ford designed the SC to beat the likes of Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Mustang also has a magnesium strut brace and forged suspension components to lower lap times, all in aid of taking on those big names.FordFord has not released many details about the Dark Horse SC, although output figures are expected this Spring. From what we can see of the Mustang Dark Horse SC's interior and exterior, it may just be worth that whopping $103k MSRP. View More Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Images: 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SCSources: Ford
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