If you’re looking for a hardcore, track-focused Mustang, the GTD is the one for you. However, it comes with a hefty price tag.
The new Mustang Dark Horse SC offers almost similar levels of performance at a lower price point. It slots between the Dark Horse and the GTD.
Powering the Dark Horse SC is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. Instead of 815 hp, it delivers 760 hp and 625 lb-ft of torque, and comes mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Besides the engine, the Dark Horse SC also gets a track-focused suspension setup. It comes with MagneRide dampers as standard and features firmer springs, new stabiliser bars, as well as redesigned knuckles and control arms. It also gets a strut tower brace made from lightweight magnesium.
The car rides on 20-inch aluminium wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero R tires, and gets beefier brakes with 6- and 4-piston Brembo calipers in the front and rear, respectively.
On the outside, the Dark Horse SC can be differentiated from the standard version by its larger intakes. It has a new vented aluminium hood, a rear diffuser, aggressive side skirts and a rear wing.
Inside, the Dark Horse SC gets a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in leather, Alcantara upholstery and carbon fibre trim.
The optional Track Pack adds 20-inch carbon fibre wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, carbon ceramic brakes, and a ducktail-style decklid with a carbon rear wing. It also includes a variable traction control system and a bespoke calibration for the MagneRide dampers.
Order books for the Mustang Dark Horse SC will open this spring, with deliveries slated for summer. Prices will be announced later.
Source: Ford