2026 Ford Mustang

A supercharged 5.2L V8, a Tremec 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and a $10,000 Carbon Fiber Exterior Package tell you exactly what this new 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC coupe at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana was built to do. Argon Blue Metallic paint, Recaro seats and Brembo brakes with Notorious Blue calipers complete a car aimed squarely at the driver who wants a serious Mustang and still plans to enjoy it on the street.The window sticker lists $13,235 in factory options as the original listed cost of added equipment. The Carbon Fiber Exterior Package at $10,000 is the star, adding a level of visual drama that matches the hardware. Recaro seats at $1,995 trimmed in Black Onyx leather hold you in place when the road starts to bend and give the cabin real race-car character. A one-time seven-year connectivity package adds $745, and Argon Blue Metallic paint is a $495 selection that shows off every crease in the bodywork. Equipment Group 950A sets up the car with 20-inch dark-painted cast aluminum wheels, wrapped in 305/30R20 and 315/30R20 extreme performance tires. The sticker also shows carpeted floor mats as a dealer-installed item, kept separate from the factory figure above.The mechanical list is what enthusiasts will want to read twice. A 3.73 rear axle with a Torsen differential puts the supercharged power down, and a composite carbon fiber driveshaft connects it all together. Dedicated engine oil, transmission and differential coolers show that this car is equipped for hard driving, and the MagneRide damping system adjusts to the road beneath you. Brembo brakes with performance linings, an aluminum front bumper beam and electronic power-assisted steering round out the chassis story, and an active valve performance exhaust with black tips adds the soundtrack.The look is every bit as purposeful. A Dark Horse SC hood with pins, a carbon fiber hood vent, unique Dark Horse SC front and rear fascias and a black rear spoiler with a Gurney flap make its purpose clear. Notorious Blue calipers with white logos peek out from behind the dark wheels, auto LED headlamps light the way, and LED taillamps with sequential turn signals finish the rear view.Inside, the driver gets a focused but comfortable place to work. A Dark Horse SC flat-bottom steering wheel, aluminum foot pedals and a Ford Racing sill plate with logo set the mood, and the Lux Package is listed as part of the build. A 12.4-inch cluster display, a 13.2-inch center display, a 12-speaker B&O sound system, SiriusXM with 360L, dual-zone automatic climate control and ambient lighting mean it is still a pleasant car on the drive home. Intelligent access with push-button start and one-touch up and down windows for driver and passenger add everyday convenience, and the Ford app keeps you connected. AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, front-seat side airbags, side air curtains the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, driver and passenger knee airbags and the SOS post-cras