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Offering superior speeds and handling, but is the extra cost justified? Introducing the all new - Dark Horse Edition.
Buckle up, my fellow automotive aficionados, because there's a new player on the Mustang stage, and it goes by the name "Dark Horse." But here's the kicker – this stallion arrived in town sooner than expected, living up to its enigmatic moniker. In essence, the Dark Horse is a performance-package version of an already high-performance car. It may not have the neck-snapping power or exotic allure of its big brothers like the Shelby GT350 or GT500, but it’s the direct descendant of the 2023 Mustang Mach 1, armed to the teeth for spirited track days and high-performance driving escapades.
At its heart, the Dark Horse roars to life with a commanding 500 horsepower under the hood, outmuscling the 2024 Mustang GT by a healthy 14-horsepower margin – a not-so-subtle hint that the real magic isn’t confined to its engine. No, my friends, the Dark Horse beckons to those who've refined their palate for all things muscle car. It's for the discerning driver who craves the thrill of carving corners just as fervently as they cherish straight-line speed.
Now, let's talk about the heart and soul of this beast – the chassis. Priced at $60,685, the Dark Horse doesn't just talk the talk, it walks the walk. It boasts an arsenal of performance-enhancing features, from standard MagneRide dampers to Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers, all in an exquisite orchestration of suspension upgrades. A strut-tower brace, a K brace, a stiffer suspension tune with beefier anti-roll bars, and a Torsen limited-slip differential make this pony a force to be reckoned with. But wait, there's more! You also get the grip of Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) summer tires and a beefed-up cooling package.
Now, if you're feeling particularly adventurous and willing to part with an extra $4,995, you can unlock a new dimension of performance with the Handling package. This beefs up the suspension tuning even further, adds a more aggressive aero kit, and throws in the crown jewel – the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires. These rubber maestros, previously reserved for the likes of Pagani hypercars, are now at your beck and call, elevating the Dark Horse to a league of its own.
| Body Style | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 500 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm |
| EPA City/Highway MPG | 15/23 MPG |
| Curb weight | 3,879 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 Miles |
The Dark Horse Mustang handles like a dream, whether you're navigating city streets or pushing it to the limit on a racetrack. Its grip, provided by the Trofeo RS tires, is impressive, especially when cornering and during hard braking – it's like glue on a kid's bowl-cut hair. Beyond mechanical grip, the Dark Horse feels incredibly stable and responsive, responding to your driving intentions with precision and confidence, with a slight tendency toward understeer. If you miss your intended line, don't blame the Dark Horse; it's likely the driver's skill.
The Dark Horse benefits from MagneRide dampers that keep body movements in check, while the revised steering hardware in the seventh-generation Mustangs eliminates any slack in the system. The brake pedal may be a bit long and soft for a high-performance vehicle, but most drivers won't notice the transition to brake-by-wire technology unless they're in the know.
