The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible Is HerefordFrom the very launch of the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, the automaker has worked to expand its palette of performance-minded pony cars. The track-ready Dark Horse got the party started back in model year 2024, with the supercharged Dark Horse SC variant arriving in January of this year. And on Friday, just ahead of the Woodward Dream Cruise taking place this weekend, Ford decided there is no better time for the arrival of the all-new Dark Horse SC Convertible.The Dark Horse SC Convertible is almost exactly what the name suggests: a 5.2-liter Predator V-8-powered Mustang without a roof in the way of that exhaust note. The debut marks the first time since the S197.2-generation Shelby GT500 that Ford has offered one of its top-flight Mustangs without a top, something worth getting excited about. Importantly, the Dark Horse SC Convertible retains the full-fat 795 horsepower and 660 pound-foot tune featured on the coupes. Unfortunately, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic remains the sole gearbox option.fordThe chassis of the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible is borrowed directly from the Mustang GT convertibles, though a new magnesium strut tower brace adds a bit more structure to the equation. From there, the Dark Horse SC Convertible is largely identical to its coupe sibling. All of the suspension hardware is shared across both models, though the drop-top arrives with specific tuning changes aimed at softening the experience. Ford isn't pegging this thing as a track-ready weapon, but rather as what the engineers have described as the "ultimate top-down grand touring machine."AdvertisementAdvertisement"If the coupe is the race-bred side of our DNA, this convertible is the pure street cred part of the formula," said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Racing. "It's just pure fun, fast, freedom."Ford wouldn't divulge exactly how much softer the suspension setup is in the 'vert, but I imagine it will be a noticeable difference. Furthermore, customers will not be able to spec the carbon wheels or carbon ceramic brakes from the coupe, as they aren't necessary for the mission at hand.fordThe only other notable adjustment with the roof removal comes by way of the aero package, which has been slightly adjusted owing to the different balance brought on by the open-top. These include a new trailing edge on the rear of the hood scoop, as well as a slightly different rear wing design, due to the convertible decklid. (Ford did confirm that the profile of the wing surface itself does remain unchanged, however.)The automaker also made it clear that it sees the SC models as genuinely premium products, aimed at competing with Europe's best. The words Porsche 911 were even thrown around during the briefing on the car. I cannot confirm, however, whether or not Ford engineers have actually spent time in the rear-engined car from Zuffenhausen.fordWhat I can confirm is that the car will be available to order this fall, although Ford is not quite ready to share pricing details on this new Mustang. That said, the coupe starts at about $108,000, so expect the drop top to start somewhere beyond that. I don't expect this one to easily crest the $140,000 mark like the coupes can with all of the track-focused options, however. Ford is hoping that this machine can tempt buyers away from the premium European convertible segment, but we'll have to see how tempting it is to the 911 Carrera Cabriolet-buying ilk.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State