2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 6MT
The 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 6MT is a 500-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $64,080 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $64,080 |
| MSRP with Destination | $66,075 |
| Destination Charge | $1,995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L Coyote DOHC V8 (Dark Horse) |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 500 hp @ 7,250 rpm |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 93.0 mm x 92.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (Tremec TR3160) |
| 1st Gear | 3.89 (45 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.22 (78 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.56 (111 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.21 (144 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (174 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.69 (252 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.59 |
| Final Drive | 3.55 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, double-ball-joint, aluminum |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Brembo 6-piston fixed |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 9.5 in. Painted alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 10.0 in. Painted alloy |
| Tires Front | 255/40R19 Ultra-high-performance |
| Tires Rear | 275/40R19 Ultra-high-performance |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.7 in |
| Width | 75.5 in |
| Height | 55.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,949 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline