2026 Ford Mustang®: From 315 HP to a Wild 795 HP
Few performance-car ranges cover quite as much ground as the 2026 Ford Mustang®. At one end sits the 315-hp EcoBoost® Fastback; at the other, the Dark Horse® SC produces an extraordinary 795 hp. Between them are GT, Dark Horse®, RTR®, FX, and limited-edition configurations, each taking a different approach to the same front-engine, RWD formula. For drivers around Ellisville, MO, the interesting part isn't simply that Ford offers plenty of Mustangs. It's how dramatically the character changes as you move through the range.
Four Cylinders or Eight? That's Only the First Decision
The EcoBoost® starts with a Turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder producing 315 hp and 350 lbs. ft. of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. GT changes the experience completely with its Gen-4 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, producing 480 hp and 415 lbs. ft. of torque. Add the available active valve performance exhaust and those figures increase to 486 hp and 418 lbs. ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual with rev matching is standard on GT, with a 10-speed automatic available. It's a traditional Mustang recipe surrounded by thoroughly modern hardware.
Dark Horse® Starts at 500 HP. SC Goes Much Further.
Dark Horse® gets a modified, naturally aspirated Gen-4 5.0L Coyote™ V8 producing 500 hp and 418 lbs. ft. of torque. Standard equipment includes a 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission, MagneRide® Damping System, Brembo™ brakes, and the class-first drift brake, while a TREMEC® 6-speed manual with rev matching is available. Then there's Dark Horse® SC. Its Supercharged 5.2L cross-plane-crank V8 produces 795 hp and 660 lbs. ft. of torque, with a TREMEC® 7-speed dual-clutch transmission handling gear changes. Its chassis development draws from the Mustang GTD and Mustang GT3 race car, which gives some context to that enormous jump in output.
RTR® Gives the EcoBoost® Some Serious Chassis Hardware
The Mustang RTR® Package demonstrates that the Turbocharged car doesn't have to sit quietly at the bottom of the performance hierarchy. Ford-patented, race-derived anti-lag technology improves throttle response, while suspension components derived from Dark Horse® sharpen the chassis. GT Performance Package Brembo™ brakes bring 15.3-inch front rotors and 6-piston front calipers, joined by an active valve performance exhaust, electronic drift brake, and 19-inch wheels. Available MagneRide® dampers receive their own RTR-specific calibration. This is far more substantial than fitting a different set of wheels and calling the job finished.
FX Goes Retro While TLD™ Gets Scarce
The 2026 color palette expands with Adriatic Blue Metallic, Avalanche Gray, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-coat, bringing the total to 10 available exterior colors. New available seatbelt choices include Black with Red Stripe, International Orange, and Prime Blue. GT Premium buyers can choose the FX Package, which adds Oxford White-painted 19-inch wheels and badging alongside unique chassis tuning, upgraded braking hardware, and additional black-and-white details. More exclusive is the TLD™ Signature Edition, developed with Troy Lee and limited to 550 examples. It receives Troy Lee-designed hood and bodyside graphics, a laser-etched dash badge, Mustang GT components, and 19-inch Sinister Bronze-painted wheels.
Two Screens Put the Mustang Firmly in the Digital Age
Inside, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster works alongside a 13.2-inch center touchscreen, with an available magnesium-framed panoramic curved display visually bringing the pair together. Ford Co-Pilot360® technology is standard. The available Ford Connectivity Package adds an unlimited Wi-Fi® hotspot supporting up to 10 devices, plus connectivity for features including Connected Navigation, voice assistance, and audio streaming. It's an unmistakably modern cockpit wrapped around a car that can still be ordered with a V8 and manual gearbox.
One Mustang Name, Several Very Different Machines
The 2026 Mustang® isn't simply offered in faster and more expensive steps. EcoBoost®, GT, Dark Horse®, RTR®, and Dark Horse® SC approach performance from distinctly different angles, from Turbocharged accessibility to a 795-hp Supercharged V8. Drivers around Ellisville, MO, can explore the available new Ford Mustang inventory at Bommarito Automotive Group, compare models and performance packages, and schedule a test drive online to discover which interpretation of the Mustang formula suits them best.
