As Ford promised you, and as we expected at Arab GT, the newest American muscle car, the Mustang Dark Horse SC, model 2026, was officially launched.
This isn’t just another muscle car, it’s the “terrifying gap” that Ford has filled Standard Dark Horse car And among the legend GTD Of the 2026 Ford Mustang cars, and their purpose? Not just competing with the adults, but outperforming them!
Mustang Dark Horse SC: The magic solution to getting Mustang GTD performance at a reasonable price
Is it just a modified Mustang or a true monster of the track?
The beating heart: the return of the 5.2 liter symphony
Under the huge hood, there hides a 5.2-liter V8 engine equipped with a supercharger, connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Expected power: Ford has not announced the final numbers yet, but given that the regular Dark Horse car, which we previously test-driven in detail in Arab GT, comes with a power of 500 horsepower, while the Mustang GTD car, which has the highest performance with an astronomical price and exclusivity, comes with a power of 815 horsepower, and since the previous Shelby GT500 generated 760 horsepower with the same engine capacity, expect a number exceeding 750 horsepower with confidence in the Ford Mustang Dark Horse S. C 2026.
Track geometry: more than just power
Ford did not limit itself to increasing horsepower, but also prepared an integrated chassis for control:
- Suspension: Upgraded MagneRide shock absorbers, stiffer springs, and new stabilizer bars.
- Cooling and streamlining: A completely new front fascia with 65% larger ventilation openings to cool the engine and brakes, with an aluminum hood that provides downforce two and a half times greater than the regular model.
- Brakes: Brembo 6-piston front and 4-piston rear as standard.
Track Pack: When the monster turns into a tornado!
For those who want supercar-like performance, Ford offers a “Track Package” concept on this sports car that includes:
- Carbon fiber rims: 20 inches, which greatly reduces weight.
- Custom tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R were developed specifically for this car.
- CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES: Borrowed directly from the legendary Mustang GTD.
- Carbon rear wing: works with the “ducktail” to generate 281 kg of downforce at 290 km/h.
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM: Adapted from the Mustang GTD with 5 levels of intervention and fully disconnectable.
Interior: The spirit of the GTD is inside
Inside the new Mustang Dark Horse SC, you will feel like you are in a luxury race car; Flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in leather and Alcantara, carbon fiber accents, and optional Recaro sports seats.
Availability and prices
Ford will open orders in spring 2026, with deliveries beginning in summer 2026.
As for the prices and official power figures, the American company will reveal them before the delivery date, but Ford is trying, through the Dark Horse SC 2026 Mustang, to kill two birds with one stone. It seeks to fill the vast price and technical gap between the standard Dark Horse model, which starts at about 66 thousand US dollars (247,500 Saudi riyals), and the legendary Mustang GTD, whose acquisition requires an astronomical budget exceeding 328 thousand US dollars (1,230,000 Saudi riyals).
Analysis in Arabic:
Ryan Shaughnessy, Mustang Brand Manager, said it with confidence: “We did not design the Dark Horse SC to be like a Porsche, a Ferrari, or a Lamborghini. We designed it to beat them!”
Ford here offers the secret sauce; The Mustang GTD’s astronomical performance at a fraction of its price, and the spirit of the Shelby GT500, but with a modern Dark Horse identity. If you’re looking for an American sports car that can compete with high-performance European cars on the track and take home, this is it.
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