New 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The 2026 Mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. The base engine is an EcoBoost 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 315 horsepower. More powerful Mustang GT variants are powered by a 5.0L V8 with 480 or 486 horsepower depending on the trim, while the Dark Horse produces an impressive 500 horsepower. In other words, the Mustang is fast in all of its forms. All vehicles can be mated to either a standard 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic transmission. Adjustable driving modes such as Normal, Snow/Wet, Sport and Track allow drivers to custom-tune the responsiveness of the Mustang to the task at hand. Fuel economy on the EcoBoost is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, while the 5.0L V8 returns 15 mpg and 24 mpg, respectively.