The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is here. Much has changed since the first Mustang made its mark on the motoring world as we've watched electrification and connected technologies drastically change some of the fundamentals of modern automobiles. Even so, the new Mustang is refreshingly old-school with its mighty V8 and manual gearbox.
The most exciting of all the new variants is this, the Dark Horse, which makes 500 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8. It has more sinister styling, a uniquely tuned chassis, and a digital cockpit, all aimed at providing the best Mustang experience for the road or track. The Dark Horse represents the first new Mustang Performance Series in 21 years, and Dark Horse S and R track-only derivatives are even more extreme. Effectively a range-topper and a replacement for the Mustang Mach 1, the S650-gen 'Stang doesn't get more badass than this, at least until a potential Shelby derivative arrives.
When Is The Ford Mustang Dark Horse Coming Out?
The new Dark Horse is expected to be coming out at around the same time as the regular Mustang Coupe. That means that we can expect the release date for the Ford Mustang Dark Horse to be in summer 2023.
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Price And Competition
No price for the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse has been shared yet. But with a more powerful V8 and myriad other changes over the Mustang GT, we estimate that the Dark Horse will begin at about the same price as the current Mustang Mach 1, so we're expecting an MSRP of about $55,000 in the USA. The more hardcore Dark Horse S and Dark Horse R will likely be even pricier.
Assuming a $55,000 price point, that would make the Dark Horse pricier than rivals like the Chevrolet Camaro 2SS (455 hp and a starting price of $44,600) but cheaper than the Camaro ZL1 (650 hp and starting at $67,000). What we don't know is if the Camaro will even be around long enough to compete with the new Mustang Dark Horse as Chevy's sports car is rumored to be on the way out after 2023.
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Author: Karl Furlong
