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Ford's Dark Horse SC Convertible becomes the company’s most powerful Mustang drop-top yet, packing a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 795 hp and a seven-speed dual-clutch, tuned for everyday comfort with MagneRide and new color options; pricing isn’t announced, orders open this fall, and deliveries are planned for spring 2027, echoing the spirit of the 1968 KR GT500.
Ford Authority reports the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible debuts as an 800-horsepower open-top variant, expanding the Dark Horse lineup with a high-performance drop-top.
Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible debuts as the first high-performance soft-top Mustang in 13 years, packing the same 795 hp/660 lb-ft supercharged 5.2L V8 as the coupe, a rear-drive seven-speed dual-clutch, and MagneRide four-corner suspension tuned for top-down grand touring; built on the GT convertible platform with aero tweaks, new colors, and pricing to be announced later, with orders this fall and deliveries next spring.
Ford teased an entry-level crossover with a starting price around $25,000 to fill the gap left by the Edge/EcoSport and showed a four-door Mustang Mach-4 prototype aimed at a sub-$40,000 price; VW unveiled the second-generation Atlas Cross Sport for 2027; Porsche SE pledged support for VW’s restructuring; a Dallas man died after being hit by an SUV and a Waymo robotaxi; Mitsubishi released an EV-based ASX VR-e for Australia/NZ; AMG front-seat badge lawsuit; and weekend race winners were announced.
Ford showed dealers a real four-door Mustang Mach 4 prototype priced under $40,000, with a 2029 launch target and a plan to extend the S650 platform; the car is pitched to offer interior space comparable to a Panamera, potentially use a turbo EcoBoost or V8 with a manual option, signaling Ford's renewed interest in sedans and setting up a potential rivalry with Camaro and Charger.
Ford used three 1979 Indy 500 pace cars to showcase the new Fox Body Mustang, giving audiences a first look at a lighter, more aerodynamic redesign built on Ford’s then-new platform. The pace cars featured a performance-tuned 302 V8 delivering about 270 hp, helped by Roush engineering, and contributed to strong first-year Fox Body sales while cementing the Mustang’s racing-influenced image. Replicas and nostalgia around the era continue to boost the model’s legacy and value.
Ford's 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC, a hand-built 5.2-liter supercharged V-8, delivers 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque. It exceeds the S550 Shelby GT500's output, starts at $108,485, and order books are open, while the GTD remains more powerful overall.
Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC packs a hand-assembled 5.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 795 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque, developed with the GTD and GT3 for track use. It features aluminum and carbon-fiber tuning for cooling, an optional Track Pack with Cup 2R tires and carbon-ceramic brakes, and starts at $103,490 with Track Pack pricing around $139,990 (Special Edition higher). Positioned as a strong performance bargain versus Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Carrera, it trades interior quality for raw speed.
Ford is renaming two Carroll Shelby Way segments on its Dearborn campus to reflect its current product priorities: West becomes Raptor Way and East becomes Navigator Avenue, while Village Road becomes Mustang Alley and South Pond Road becomes Bronco Bend. The 350-acre renovation, set to finish in 2029, will convert Ford’s Product Development Center into labs, meeting space, Ford Racing offices and an employee gym, signaling a shift away from Shelby branding toward trucks and SUVs like the F-150, Raptor and Navigator.
Hagerty editors share six favorite Mustangs spanning the pony car’s lineage—from a Fox-body Bimini blue to Eleanor, the 1969 Sportsroof, the S550 GT350, the Boss 429, and even the 1974 Mustang II notchback—celebrating how each era defines the iconic model.
Ford Racing, in collaboration with Whipple, launches 3.0L Whipple supercharger kits for the 2026 F-150 and Mustang GT, delivering about 700 hp/590 lb-ft in the F-150 and up to 810 hp/615 lb-ft in the Mustang; prices around $10,250 (F-150) and $10,500 (Mustang), with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty; not CARB-approved for 2026 models and the Mustang kit isn’t compatible with the strut tower brace; kits include blower, intercooler, calibration, and handheld tuner.
Ford upgraded the 428 to the Cobra Jet in 1968, using a Police Interceptor block, 427 heads, a performance cam, and a Holley 735 CFM carb to produce about 335 hp and 440 lb-ft (with many experts arguing closer to 400 hp). Ford then injected the CJ into a broad lineup—Mustang GT/135, Mach 1, Fairlane, Torino GT, Cobra, Shelby GT500, Mercury Cougar variants, Comet, and Cyclone CJ—often with performance options like Drag Pack and Ram Air, creating a legendarily versatile big-block era aimed at beating rivals on the street and strip.
The 1988 Ford Probe GT grew from Ford’s Mazda collaboration amid backlash over replacing the Mustang, but its turbocharged 2.2L four, Mazda-developed suspension, four-wheel discs, and reasonable price proved a strong performance package, earning praise in contemporary tests and helping Ford end up with two compelling sporty coupes instead of a single Mustang revival, with a facelifted 1992 Probe and V6 variant extending its appeal.
Ford introduces the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC Coupe as a track-focused bridge between the standard Dark Horse and Ford’s GTD/GT3 programs, featuring a supercharged 5.2L V8 with a seven-speed dual-clutch, reworked MagneRide suspension, five-level variable traction control, aero borrowed from GTD including an aluminum hood and rear ducktail, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, and optional Track Pack with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires and carbon-fiber wheels. The interior remains driver-centric with a flat-bottom wheel, Recaro seats, Alcantara/Dinamica accents, and rear-seat removal for weight reduction. Slated for summer availability, the SC emphasizes engineering depth and motorsport lineage over marketing spectacle.
Ford Racing announced via livestream that the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged variant of the Dark Horse, will race in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, with a Daytona 500 debut planned at Daytona International Speedway, continuing Ford’s Dark Horse lineage that includes a 2024 Cup championship.