Return of the Dark Horse

0 0 April 27, 2026 Edit this post

Ford is has announced the return of the track-ready Mustang Dark Horse.

Dark Horse is limited to 500 units, of which a strictly limited 250 will be fitted with the T8-Spec Pack.

The pack has been created in conjunction with Triple Eight Race Engineering.

“The Mustang Dark Horse is already the pinnacle of performance, but T8-Spec takes it to a new level of track-focused capability,” Ford's Ambrose Henderson said.

“By partnering with Triple Eight Race Engineering, we’ve created a vehicle that not only celebrates our racing heritage but offers our most passionate enthusiast customers a globally unique, bespoke numbered collector's item vehicle, upfit right here in Melbourne.”

The 2026 Dark Horse continues to be powered by the 5.0-litre V8 that produces 350kW of power and 550Nm of torque.

T8-Spec pack brings a comprehensive suite of performance and aesthetic upgrades and will be available exclusively in the new Avalanche Prestige Paint, with the Tremec six-speed manual transmission:

Enhanced Footprint: Equipped with 19x10.5-inch front and 19x11-inch rear alloys wrapped in high-performance Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres (305/30R19 front, 315/30R19 rear)
Aerodynamic Mastery: A larger rear spoiler with a Grabber Blue accented gurney flap and an enhanced front aero splitter (provided for track use only) significantly improve aerodynamic performance
Precision Handling: A revised MagneRide suspension tune, stiffer springs, stiffer roll bars and adjustable top mounts provide sharper steering response and increased stability
Exclusive Visuals: Features a black rear applique with Grabber Blue Triple Eight branding, black roof, Notorious Blue Brembo brakes, and unique bonnet decals
Bespoke Interior: The cockpit features Recaro sports seats with Indigo bolsters, Triple Eight branded scuff plates, a unique gear shift knob, and a sequentially numbered build plate

Owners will have the opportunity to engage with the Triple Eight team and learn the full potential of this vehicle in its natural habitat.

Every customer who purchases a Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack will be invited to an exclusive Track Experience at Queensland Raceway in the first half of 2027.

Mustang Dark Horse with T8-Spec Pack is strictly limited to 250 vehicles, all with manual transmission, and is priced at a recommended $138,888 plus on-road costs.