2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC has Supercharged Power

A faster breed of Dark Horse with supercharged power is coming. If you bid on the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC with the first retail VIN at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction, you can add it to your stable and know that 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Breakthrough T1D, which supports research and advocacy for those living with Type 1 diabetes.

Hmmm . . . a supercharged Dark Horse, eh? So Ford Racing just attached a blower to its Coyote 5.0? Nope. The SC, which slots in between the Dark Horse with the Performance Package and the Mustang GTD, is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, aka the “Predator.” If that sounds familiar, it’s because the Ford F-150 Raptor R uses the same setup—as did another Mustang: the 2020-2022 Shelby GT500. As of right now, there’s no word from Ford on how potent the Dark Horse SC’s engine is, but don’t be surprised if its output is somewhere between the last GT500’s 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, and the Mustang GTD’s 815 horsepower and 664 lb-ft. Whatever the numbers happen to be, they’ll be delivered to the road and track through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Ford Racing developed the SC on the Sebring and Virginia International Raceways, right alongside the GTD as well as the Mustang GT3 race car. That led to several performance enhancements, such as the SC’s aluminum hood, which features a massive vent that aids powertrain cooling and front-end dynamics. Taking out the vent tray gives the SC 2.5 times the amount of downforce generated by the regular Dark Horse’s hood vent.

The GTD’s influence includes next-generation MagneRide dampers with revised spring rates and knuckles, a flat-bottom steering wheel with 12 o’clock stripe and performance controls, and Alcantara, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed titanium accents.

An available Track Pack takes the SC’s performance to the next level by adding a variety of aerodynamic and suspension upgrades. Ford Racing cut 150 pounds of weight by installing a set of carbon fiber wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R rubber and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. Using a magnesium strut tower brace sharpened the SC’s steering feel and reduced unsprung mass.

According to Ford, “During development, our team engineered a specific ducktail-shaped decklid for the Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack that improved the rear wing’s efficiency by 10 percent without requiring a larger wing or higher angle of attack, both of which could impact rear visibility.” At 180 mph, the carbon fiber wing pushes the back end closer to the track with 620 pounds of downforce. Inside, SCs with the Track Pack receive Recaro leather and Dinamica sport seats, plus Space Gray or Teal accents; there is no rear seat—only a storage shelf.

Expect to see 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SCs in Ford showrooms starting this coming summer. Then it’ll only be a (short) matter of time until you spot them racing C8 Corvette Z06s.