Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Ford just made the case for upgrading your Mustang instead of replacing itFord appears to have noticed something enthusiasts have been doing for years: buying a Mustang GT and immediately taking it to a tuner to bolt on a supercharger and unlock supercar-rivaling performance. But chances are your factory warranty would become little more than a fond memory at that point. Ford Performance has decided to change that with its FP800S Bronze Package, which finally goes on sale after first being seen as a proof of concept at SEMA 2023. Available for 2024-2026 Mustang GTs equipped with the 5.0-liter Coyote V8, and installed through participating Ford dealerships, the package boosts output from 480 horsepower to an incredible 810 horsepower and 615 lb-ft torque, while retaining factory-backed warranty coverage for three years or 36,000 miles. That's a combination few aftermarket builds can offer, especially for $18,500.The Cheapest, Safest Path To An 810-HP MustangFord Custom GarageView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe FP800S package centers around a 3.0-liter Whipple Gen 6 supercharger, paired with upgraded half shafts to handle the bump in torque and a suspension tuning package to put it all down. The Bronze Package in the name comes from a visual makeover with 19-inch Flow Formed R1 wheels, rear wheel spats, a carbon fiber spoiler, grille inserts and bronze badges and graphics all around. Ford Custom GarageView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleDealer installation can add roughly another $5,000. Pair that with a new Mustang GT, which starts at roughly $47,000, and you're looking at around $75,000 for a factory-backed 810-hp coupe.The FP800S costs about the same as a loaded BMW M2, yet delivers over 330 more horsepower. It also creates an interesting comparison within Ford's own showroom. A Mustang Dark Horse starts at around $64,000 and produces 500 horsepower. Spending roughly another $10,000 gets you more than 300 additional horsepower, although the Dark Horse still offers unique suspension tuning, cooling upgrades, and track-focused hardware.The Warranty Could Be Worth More Than The HorsepowerFord Custom GarageAn 800-horsepower Mustang is hardly a rare sight at a drag strip. Performance shops have been building them for years using many of the same ingredients. The difference is what happens after the installation. Independent builds often leave owners wondering whether a future engine or drivetrain failure will be covered. Ford's package removes much of that uncertainty, when installed by an authorized dealer, of course.AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's another interesting takeaway. Ford no longer sells a Shelby GT500, whose supercharged V8 produced 760 horsepower. In raw output, the FP800S quietly surpasses that figure, making it the most powerful factory-supported Mustang package currently available.The FP800S also hints at where Ford Performance may be heading. Instead of building increasingly expensive halo cars, the company can let owners build one themselves, while still collecting the sale and keeping them inside the dealer network.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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