Ford confirms Mustang Dark Horse SC output as "well over 700 HP" — but that doesn't matter

At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, Ford revealed the long-awaited successor to the Mustang Shelby GT500, but it kicked off a new era of Ford Racing (formerly Ford Performance) by naming it ...
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This Secret Mustang Prototype Could Obliterate Every GT500 Before It

Ford isn’t finished tuning the Mustang’s performance portfolio just yet. As the current lineup stretches from the base EcoBoost coupe to the track-obsessed GTD, a new model is sneaking its way into ...
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Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse SC arrives as brutal heir to Shelby GT500 crown

The Shelby GT500 is gone from Ford’s order books, but its spirit has not been retired. With the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC, Ford is installing a new standard-bearer for supercharged American muscle, ...
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Here's Why Ford Chose the Name 'Dark Horse SC,' Not 'Shelby GT500,' For the New Mustang

If you were eagerly awaiting the reveal of the next-gen Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 today, you’re likely not alone. Instead, we met the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. From a mechanical standpoint, the ...
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2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is a High-Performance American Pony Car Worth Waiting For

The Shelby GT500 will bridge the performance gap between the Mustang Dark Horse and the GT3-inspired Mustang GTD, providing a track-focused experience at a more accessible price point. The GTD is ...