Overview
While hybrid and electric people-movers are all the rage these days, the Mustang proves that American muscle is alive and well—in Ford’s stable, at least. America’s favorite pony continues to deliver on its 40-plus-year reputation as an affordable sports car in either fastback or convertible form. A 315-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder offers a more contemporary approach to tire-roasting, but a 480-hp 5.0-liter V-8 is still available for eight-cylinder loyalists who can’t live without a baritone soundtrack. Both EcoBoost and GT models are potent enough steeds, but the 500-hp Dark Horse is the way to go if performance is a top priority. Regardless, the Mustang’s tasteful blend of retro and modern touches is the perfect example of advancements not spoiling a timeless recipe.
What’s New for 2026?
The headline for 2026 is the range-topping Dark Horse SC model, which serves as a successor to the famed Mustang Shelby GT500 that went out of production at the end of the 2022 model year. The Dark Horse SC swaps the standard model’s 5.0-liter V-8 for a 5.2-liter unit with a supercharger. A host of aesthetic and performance parts have been added as well. Elsewhere, a new FX appearance package is now available on GT Premium models, paying homage to one of the Mustang’s most iconic eras. The package celebrates the third-generation Fox-body ‘stang, complete with callback exterior styling accents and a retro cabin redesign. A new aqua-ish Adriatic Blue Metallic paint option is available on all Mustang models, and the Orange Fury hue also returns after being discontinued in 2019. Ford says that the order books for the 2026 Mustang will open in late June.
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