Check out this hardcore Mustang. It’s called the Dark Horse SC, and it’s basically the most track-ready version of the iconic S550-based muscle car Ford has made this side of the GTD.
Inspired by the Mustang GTD, the new Dark Horse SC is powered by the 5.2-litre supercharged ‘Predator’ V8, taken from the Shelby GT500 and the GTD. It’s matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. Power figures are yet to be confirmed, but reports from USA suggest somewhere around 750hp (560kW) is likely.
The new model will be available with a Track Pack that adds carbon ceramic brakes and Brembo calipers, with awesome carbon fibre wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
Most of the suspension arms and links are made from forged metal and magnesium to improve strength and reduce weight, and as standard the SC comes with MagneRide dampers to provide ample adjustment capability.
There’s also significant aerodynamic work to improve flow and downforce, with carbon fibre bonnet venting for the aluminium bonnet, a big rear wing, and improved underbody flow. The Track Pack adds a special carbon rear wing as well, capable of generating 280kg of downforce at 290km/h.
Drivers get to play around with a new Variable Traction Control system that offers five settings, as well as a fully off setting for tyre-smoke shenanigans. Ford says the vehicle is basically the result of what happens when you let racing engineers design a road car.
Inside, optional Recaro sports seats cradle the passengers in the front, with carbon fibre used for the gear selector housing, steering wheel, and sections of the dash. There’s also various Alcantara trimmings.
The Mustang Dark Horse SC will go on sale in North America from the middle of 2026. Prices are yet to be announced.
