The Coyote V8 is also in the Mustang GT; however, this particular version was engineered specifically for the Dark Horse and is capable of delivering 500 horsepower and 418 ft.-lbs. of torque.

In the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, we’re talking Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote engine, an aluminum block, aluminum head V8 with dual overhead cams and, in Dark Horse trim, offering 500 horsepower ...

Dark Horse is the racing-focused version of the Mustang GT. Powered by a 5.0-liter V8, the Mustang Dark Horse delivers the power and functionality of a track car, with an emphasis on everyday comfort.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ford is quick to point out that the Dark Horse is a brand-new model for the Mustang lineup, and not a direct successor to cars like the Boss 302, Bullitt, Mach 1 or Shelby GT350.

Bert Groves, founder of the Mustang Mafia, a car club for owners of Ford Mustangs, talks to club members during a gathering along the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront in New Orleans on Dec. 31, 2023.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse accelerates to 60 mph from a dead stop in 4.1 seconds with the six-speed manual and 3.7 seconds with the 10-speed automatic. It crosses the quarter-mile in around 12.6 ...

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse R Stopping Power The Dark Horse's larger calipers are necessary to accommodate larger pads, which sweep over a larger surface area for smoother brake force modulation ...

The 2024 Dark Horse is one hell of a Mustang, packing 500 hp, 418 lb-ft of torque, a 6-speed manual transmission, MagneRide suspension and more. It’s not quite a Shelby, but damn if it isn’t ...

On the second day, Ford said, “Let there be a balls-out circuit-ready version,” and it was so. Ford called it the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse and, lo and behold, we also saw that it was good.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the fastest muscle car in the current Ford lineup. At a car show with other Mustangs, it stood out from a very crowded field of iconic muscle cars. Jul 9, 2025 3:30 ...

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is priced at just over $60,000, while the Mustang GTD bears a $325,000 starting price. Ford plans to build between 300 and 700 Mustang GTDs.

TredWear 1972 Mustang Mach 1 Engine The Horse Force Mustang's power is provided by the Lincoln Mark VIII's 4.6-liter, 32-valve modular engine with an added Cobra intake. Michael said that he ...