Ford hints at hardcore Mustang Dark Horse SC’s power output

Ford has hinted at how much power the recently-revealed Mustang Dark Horse SC’s 5.2-litre supercharged V8 produces.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC driving

Image: Ford

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC made its global debut on 15 January 2026. However, when the Blue Oval brand whipped the wraps off the latest model in its Mustang lineup, it remained tight-lipped about how much power this model’s 5.2-litre supercharged V8 produces. However, at a recent auction, where the first example (VIN 001) of this hardcore Mustang was sold for over R20 million, the US automaker hinted at its power output; saying “well over” 522 kW.

Although the Mustang Dark Horse SC’s (seen here specified with the Track Pack) exact power output remains unconfirmed, this could suggest that it may produce as much power as the GT500, which employs a similar ‘Predator’ motor. The Mustang GT500 is endowed with 566 kW.

Compared to the standard (US-spec) Mustang Dark Horse, which is equipped with the firm’s familiar 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 ‘Coyote’ engine, that’s an increase of 194 kW…or 232 kW over the SA-spec Mustang Dark Horse, which we evaluated for a road test in the March 2025 issue of CAR magazine. As a reminder, for our market, the ‘Coyote’ powertrain has been tuned to produce 334 kW. Ford’s local arm has announced that there are currently no plans to introduce the Mustang Dark Horse SC to the SA market, though.

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