Ford has not officially called the Dark Horse SC the GT500's successor, but the engineering story is clear. It shares the same supercharged 5.2L Predator V8 and seven-speed dual-clutch architecture as the GT500, sits in the same price range when inflation is accounted for, and fills the same position in the Mustang lineup above the naturally aspirated Dark Horse. The SC was developed by Ford Racing engineers using the Mustang GTD and GT4 as development benchmarks. Its starting price of $103,490 compares directly to the 2022 GT500 adjusted for inflation. Whether Ford calls it a successor is less relevant than what it actually is: a supercharged, track-focused production Mustang that does everything the GT500 did and more.

Ford Racing has not published official horsepower figures for the Dark Horse SC as of the time of this writing. What is confirmed: the car uses the supercharged 5.2L Predator V8—the same engine family used in the Mustang GTD (815 HP) and previous Shelby GT500 (760 HP). The Dark Horse SC slots between these two cars in the lineup. Ford has stated it is the most powerful, most track-capable Mustang Dark Horse ever built. Official power numbers and final pricing details will be released closer to the summer 2026 delivery window. Contact Lasco Ford for the latest confirmed figures as they become available.

The Track Pack ($139,990) adds 150 pounds of weight savings versus the base SC through carbon fiber wheels and the Brembo carbon-ceramic brake package taken directly from the Mustang GTD. The Track Pack also adds custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires (305/30R20 front and 315/30R20 rear), a ducktail rear decklid and carbon fiber wing producing 620 lbs of rear downforce at 180 mph, a Track Pack-specific MagneRide calibration tuned around the carbon wheels, Variable Traction Control with five levels of intervention plus fully off, and Recaro seats. The Track Pack also converts the car to a two-seater by replacing the rear bench with a storage shelf. For buyers who intend to use the car on track regularly, the Track Pack is meaningfully different hardware—not a cosmetic upgrade.

Yes. Ford Racing's official announcement confirmed the Track Pack Special Edition combines the Track and Carbon packages with a black-painted roof, Race Red Brembo calipers, unique hood graphics, GTD-derived 3D-printed titanium accents, and Solar Red Recaro seat accents. It is available exclusively in Shadow Black or Oxford White and is limited to the 2026 model year only. Once that production run closes, this specific configuration will not be offered again. If you want one, the conversation needs to happen now. Call (810) 390-5550 and ask about our current allocation status.

No—when the Ford Performance supercharger kit (Part M-6066-M8800) is installed by a Ford dealer or ASE-certified technician and properly registered through the Ford Performance Parts Tech-line, it comes with its own 3-year/36,000-mile warranty from your vehicle's new-vehicle in-service date. Lasco Ford is a Ford dealer with Ford-trained certified technicians and handles the registration process in-house. Customers should always confirm specific warranty coverage details for their vehicle and use case directly with our service department. Premium fuel (91+ octane) is required after installation, and the factory strut tower brace must be removed as it is not compatible with the kit.

Lasco Ford is an authorized allocation dealer for the Dark Horse SC. More importantly, we have a documented track record with high-performance Mustangs going back years: we delivered one of the first 2020 Shelby GT500s in the nation to YouTuber Speed Phenom (who immediately drove it to a world record quarter mile); we are an authorized GTD sales and service center; and our team has personally tracked the Dark Horse at Grattan Raceway. When you call us about a Dark Horse SC, you are talking to people who understand the car, not a generic sales process. We also install the Ford Racing supercharger kit in-house for customers who want the performance without the price of the SC. That combination of allocation, firsthand knowledge, and installation capability is hard to replicate.

Ford Racing confirmed orders open in spring 2026 with deliveries beginning in summer 2026. Lasco Ford is processing orders now. Actual delivery timing depends on your configuration, your build slot in our allocation, and Ford's production schedule. The Track Pack Special Edition is a limited-run 2026-only configuration and will prioritize based on order date—if you want one, reaching out sooner directly affects your position. Call (810) 390-5550 or visit us at 2525 Owen Road in Fenton and we can give you a realistic delivery estimate based on current allocation status.