Ford could have reached into its endless sack of nameplates, slapped a historic badge onto the backside of this seventh-generation Mustang, and called it a day. But instead, this is the first Mustang since generation four to get a new performance trim: the Dark Horse.
Unlike sixth-gen throwbacks such as the Mach 1 and GT350, the Mustang Dark Horse doesn't have any heritage to bolster its image. Nor, on the flip side, any lingering nostalgia to hold it back. Ford wanted the performance to speak for itself – and boy does it.
The Dark Horse is the most powerful naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang ever built, and the most track-focused version you can buy today.
The 5.0-liter Coyote engine sends 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. You can choose from a slick six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic, and it takes just about four seconds for this car to reach 60 miles per hour.
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rips
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/720298/2024-ford-mustang-dark-horse-review/
Latest RTR Mustang Is an EcoBoost With Dark Horse Parts
https://www.motor1.com/news/746819/ford-mustang-rtr-ecoboost-dark-horse/
What Is a Mustang Dark Horse? It's More Great Branding From Ford
https://www.motor1.com/features/719817/mustang-dark-horse-name-branding/
The First Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sells For $375,000 At Auction
https://www.motor1.com/news/704569/ford-mustang-dark-horse-charity-auction/
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Goes Head-to-Head Against Dark Horse In Close Drag Race Battle
https://www.motor1.com/news/699451/ford-mustang-mach-1-dark-horse-drag-race/
Rimac Nevera Is Faster In Reverse Than Mustang Dark Horse Going Forward
https://www.motor1.com/news/695136/rimac-nevera-fastest-car-reverse/
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00:00 - Introduction & Braking Test
01:00 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Specs
01:26 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Braking Distance
01:46 - Brake By Wire Explanation
02:22 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Tires
02:33 - Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS
03:30 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Front Splitter
04:02 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Underbody Aerodynamics
04:39 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Suspension
05:44 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Differential
05:58 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Engine
07:10 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Burnout
07:54 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Redline
09:56 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse No Lift Shift
10:46 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Driving Impressions
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Unlike sixth-gen throwbacks such as the Mach 1 and GT350, the Mustang Dark Horse doesn't have any heritage to bolster its image. Nor, on the flip side, any lingering nostalgia to hold it back. Ford wanted the performance to speak for itself – and boy does it.
The Dark Horse is the most powerful naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 Mustang ever built, and the most track-focused version you can buy today.
The 5.0-liter Coyote engine sends 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. You can choose from a slick six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic, and it takes just about four seconds for this car to reach 60 miles per hour.
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rips
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/720298/2024-ford-mustang-dark-horse-review/
Latest RTR Mustang Is an EcoBoost With Dark Horse Parts
https://www.motor1.com/news/746819/ford-mustang-rtr-ecoboost-dark-horse/
What Is a Mustang Dark Horse? It's More Great Branding From Ford
https://www.motor1.com/features/719817/mustang-dark-horse-name-branding/
The First Ford Mustang Dark Horse Sells For $375,000 At Auction
https://www.motor1.com/news/704569/ford-mustang-dark-horse-charity-auction/
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Goes Head-to-Head Against Dark Horse In Close Drag Race Battle
https://www.motor1.com/news/699451/ford-mustang-mach-1-dark-horse-drag-race/
Rimac Nevera Is Faster In Reverse Than Mustang Dark Horse Going Forward
https://www.motor1.com/news/695136/rimac-nevera-fastest-car-reverse/
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00:00 - Introduction & Braking Test
01:00 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Specs
01:26 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Braking Distance
01:46 - Brake By Wire Explanation
02:22 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Tires
02:33 - Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS
03:30 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Front Splitter
04:02 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Underbody Aerodynamics
04:39 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Suspension
05:44 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Differential
05:58 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Engine
07:10 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Burnout
07:54 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Redline
09:56 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse No Lift Shift
10:46 - 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Driving Impressions
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