The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse features the most powerful 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine ever produced! This new top-of-the-line Mustang trim model is loaded with luxury features, too, making it the best option for anyone who wants the fully-loaded Mustang experience.
Key Takeaways
- The all-new Mustang Dark Horse stands apart from other trim models with exclusive upgrades, including performance enhancements and luxury features.
- When you choose the Dark Horse, you’ll enjoy the Mustang’s most powerful engine option, which generates 500 horses!
- Inside the Dark Horse trim model, there’s no shortage of luxury, with features that include driver’s seat memory settings and a premium 12-speaker B&O sound system.
- These flashy Mustang trim models start at $59,270.
What’s so special about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
The redesigned Mustang’s all-new Dark Horse trim model is the most powerful model in the regular lineup! Thanks to a tweaked powertrain, the Dark Horse is also the most powerful Mustang to ever feature the 5.0-liter V8 engine. Inside, this top-of-the-line Mustang trim model is decked out in style and comfort features, including a premium sound system and an upgraded driver information screen.
Which engine does the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse use?
The Dark Horse comes with an exclusive engine upgrade, a high-output version of the Mustangs 5.0-liter V8 that makes 500 horsepower. That’s the most horsepower Ford’s iconic Coyote V8 has ever produced! And it shows, because the Dark Horse can blaze from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds.
The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse powertrain includes:
- 5.0L V8 (500 hp, 418 lb-ft)
- Standard six-speed manual transmission with rev matching
- Optional 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- Rear-wheel drive
Is the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse a luxury model?
Yes! In the redesigned Mustang trim lineup, only the Dark Horse Premium is more luxurious (and the Premium version only adds to the Dark Horse with a few features: standard front-seat ventilation and an electronic-locking center console). If you're shopping for both premium speed and rich interior comfort, we highly recommend the Dark Horse trim model. Inside, you’ll find a driver-centric cockpit, with cozy heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. Other upgrades include a 12-speaker premium B&O sound system and built-in navigation with voice-activated controls. If you're after even more luxury, you can add options, including Recaro front sport seats or remote ignition.
The all-new Mustang Dark Horse comes standard with features you’ll love, including:
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with performance suede insert
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 12.4-inch digital cluster with Information on Demand Message Center
- Titanium Anodized Blue gear shift knob
- Auto-dimming frameless rearview mirror
- 12-speaker B&O sound system
- Connected built-in navigation with voice-activated controls
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Premium door trim
- Ambient interior lighting with MyColor
- Ford Co-Pilot360
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
You can also upgrade your Dark Horse with quite a few desirable upgrades, such as:
- Recaro mirco/suede front sport seats
- Driver’s seat and mirrors memory settings (three settings)
- Electronic-locking center console
- Leather-wrapped gear shift knob
- Remote ignition system
- Dark Horse Handling Package
- Dark Horse Appearance Package
How much does the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse cost?
For a high-speed sports coupe stuffed with luxury features, the Dark Horse comes at a fair price, starting at $59,270. Of course, this MSRP doesn’t include any upgrades or fees that might be included in the prices of your particular model!