Mustang Dark Horse (6sp manual)
$104,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 5.0L V8 petrol
- Power
- 350 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Ford
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Performance coupe
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From $104,990 plus on-road costs
The Mustang Dark Horse is back for 2026 as the pointy end of the range, and it brings a genuinely special version with it: the Australian-exclusive T8-Spec Pack, co-engineered with Supercars powerhouse Triple Eight Race Engineering.
From$104,990+ORC
Engine5.0L V8 petrol
Power350 kW
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Mustang Dark Horse yet. On paper, if you want a T8-Spec, get in early with your dealer. It is manual only, comes in Avalanche paint with mandatory Recaro seats and the Appearance Pack, and stock is strictly capped at 250.
Why consider it
- The T8-Spec is the real deal.
- Semi-slick tyres and a chassis retuned around them by a seven-time Supercars champion team, not a badge and a decal set.
What to know
- Numbers and price.
- The T8-Spec is 250 cars at $138,888 and manual only, so it is dear and hard to get, and the track-use aero splitter is not for the road.
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Who it suits
Enthusiasts who want a proper analogue V8 muscle car, and collectors after the T8-Spec: a numbered, Australian-only Mustang with real Triple Eight engineering in the suspension and tyres.
Keen drivers
350 kW on tap
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.5.0L V8 petrol
Powertrain
350 kW, 550 Nm
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Dark Horse (6sp manual) | $104,990 +ORC | 5.0L V8 petrol | 350 kW | RWD | |
| Mustang Dark Horse (10sp auto) | $104,990 +ORC | 5.0L V8 petrol | 350 kW | RWD | |
| Dark Horse T8-Spec Pack (250 units, manual) | $138,888 +ORC | 5.0L V8 petrol | 350 kW | RWD |
Mustang Dark Horse (10sp auto)
$104,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 5.0L V8 petrol
- Power
- 350 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Dark Horse T8-Spec Pack (250 units, manual)
$138,888 +ORC
- Engine
- 5.0L V8 petrol
- Power
- 350 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Practicality and safety
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
RWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want all-wheel-drive traction, a back seat for adults, or lower running costs. A performance SUV or a turbo coupe may suit better.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
Pricing opens at $104,917 plus on-roads for the Mustang Dark Horse (6sp manual) and tops out at $104,917 plus on-roads for the Mustang Dark Horse (6sp manual), across 2 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the Mustang Dark Horse T8-Spec Pack?
It is an Australian-only performance pack co-developed with Triple Eight Race Engineering. It centres on semi-slick Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres, with retuned springs, roll bars, adjustable top mounts, steering and a revised MagneRide tune, plus aero, Brembo brakes, Recaro seats and a numbered build plate.
How many T8-Spec Mustangs are being made?
Just 250, all manual, upfit by Ford Australia at its Broadmeadows plant in Melbourne. The wider Dark Horse run is capped at 500 cars.
What engine does the Dark Horse have?
A 5.0L Coyote V8 producing 350 kW and 550 Nm, with a six-speed Tremec manual or a 10-speed automatic and a Torsen limited-slip differential.
When does it arrive?
First customer deliveries are in the fourth quarter of 2026. Every T8-Spec owner is also invited to a Triple Eight track experience at Queensland Raceway in the first half of 2027.
Is the T8-Spec available with an automatic?
No. The T8-Spec Pack is offered only on the six-speed manual, in Avalanche prestige paint, with the Recaro Sports Seats Pack and Dark Horse Appearance Pack as mandatory inclusions.
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse in full
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is priced from $104,990 plus on-road costs in Australia, with the Triple Eight T8-Spec Pack at $138,888. The Mustang Dark Horse is back for 2026 as the pointy end of the range, and it brings a genuinely special version with it: the Australian-exclusive T8-Spec Pack, co-engineered with Supercars powerhouse Triple Eight Race Engineering. Both run the 5.0L Coyote V8 making 350 kW and 550 Nm through a six-speed Tremec manual or a 10-speed auto, with a Torsen limited-slip diff and MagneRide as standard. The base Dark Horse starts at $104,990 and is capped at 500 cars. The T8-Spec, at $138,888, is the one enthusiasts will chase: just 250 built, manual only, upfit by Ford at Broadmeadows in Melbourne. Ford and Triple Eight say it is not a sticker pack. The heart of it is semi-slick Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres, with retuned springs, roll bars, top mounts, steering and a revised MagneRide tune around them, plus aero, Notorious Blue Brembos, Recaro seats and a numbered build plate. Jamie Whincup and the Triple Eight crew were in the room through to final sign-off at Ford's You Yangs proving ground. First deliveries are in the fourth quarter of 2026, and every T8-Spec buyer gets a track day at Queensland Raceway in the first half of 2027.
From$104,990+ORC
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