- Mustang Dark Horse SC starts above $108,000 after fees.
- The Track Pack Special Edition climbs to nearly $176,000.
- Its supercharged 5.2-liter V8 delivers over 700 horsepower.
Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse SC was supposed to deliver a taste of the exotic Mustang GTD without the exotic $325k+ price. Yeah, about that. Newly-leaked pricing, now confirmed by Ford in an email to Motor1, shows the hottest regular Mustang yet is a six-figure pony car even in base form, and prices climb close to almost $180,000 after taxes and fees if you check the most exciting options boxes.
According to a leaked dealer pricing sheet circulating online, the Dark Horse SC Coupe starts at $103,490. Add the Track Pack, and the number jumps to $139,990. Go fully loaded with the Track Pack Special Edition, and the sticker climbs to $170,970.
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And remember, those prices don’t include the $3,000 gas guzzler tax or the $1,995 destination charge. By the time everything’s added up, a base, no-options SC will cost you $108,485, the Track Pack $144,985, and the flagship version bill stands at $175,965.
That’s a long way from the $34,635 of a bottom-rung Ecoboost, though both share large amounts of DNA. And the regular naturally aspirated Dark Horse suddenly looks like a bargain. That car starts at $64,080 in base trim and only $66,075 delivered because it’s not subject to the gas guzzler tax. But it’s also nowhere near as hot under the hood as the SC.
GTD Heart
The Dark Horse SC packs a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 that a Ford exec has confirmed makes “well over” 700 hp (710 PS). That’s a big jump over the standard Dark Horse’s 500 hp (507 PS) 5.0-liter V8. The engine itself is closely related to the 815 hp (826 PS) monster under the hood of the Mustang GTD.
Other bits of hardware borrowed from Ford‘s GTD development program include carbon ceramic brakes, upgraded suspension components, next-generation MagneRide dampers, and the steering wheel. Buyers who opt for the Track Pack get even more toys, including carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, and aerodynamic tweaks that generate about 620 lbs (281 kg) of downforce at 180 mph (290 km/h).
SC Or Corvette?
It’s worth mentioning how the SC stacks up against Chevy’s Corvette, which certainly would have been in Ford’s mind when it set its Mustang prices. An entry-level Z06 1LZ coupe comes in at $122,795 including destination and gas guzzler, and only has 655 hp (664 PS). The 1,064 hp (1,079 PS) ZR1 costs $187,495, and its 1,250 hp (1,267 PS) ZR1X brother is $212,195.
Depending on the version, you are also firmly in Porsche territory. The standard 911 Coupe starts at $135,500, while the 911 Carrera 4S begins at $164,500. There is also still some leftover inventory of the 718 Cayman, even though the model is no longer available to configure.
Do you think Ford has priced the SC right? And would you drop over $100k on one, or get a regular Dark Horse and add Ford’s own $10k, warranty-backed, 810 hp (821 PS) supercharger package? Drop a comment below and tell us.
Chris Chilton
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