The All-New Ford Mustang Dark Horse: More Power Than Ever

December 16th, 2022 by

Blue 2024 Mustang Dark Horse driving through tunnel | Photo courtesy: Ford

 


Ford
is spreading the holiday cheer this season by giving Mustang fans the most important item on their wish list: more horsepower than you can imagine across every engine offered on the new, seventh-generation 2024 Ford Mustang, including 500 horsepower with the Mustang Dark Horse.

Mustang has always pushed the envelope. From Mustang GT to Dark Horse, this is our best 5.0-liter V8 yet. It’s naturally aspirated awesomeness,” said Ed Krenz, Mustang Chief Engineer. “And Mustang EcoBoost fans are also getting a boost in power to make every Mustang more fun and visceral to drive.”


First-ever Mustang Dark Horse delivers 500 horsepower


The Ford Mustang Dark Horse features a uniquely engineered fourth-generation Coyote V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 418 ft.-lb of torque to set a new benchmark for Mustang street and track performance, and the most powerful non-Shelby edition ever.

Every time someone gets behind the wheel of a Mustang, we know they want to feel that strong connection to their vehicle – and we’re just as invested in creating that bond,” said Suzanne Robinson, Coyote engine program supervisor. “With the increased responsiveness you get from dual throttle bodies, we’re wringing every ounce of performance we can out of our engine so Mustang enthusiasts can have that experience.”

Mustang 5.0-Liter Coyote V8 – brand's most powerful one yet | Photo courtesy: Ford

Mustang 5.0-Liter Coyote V8 – brand’s most powerful one yet | Photo courtesy: Ford


Most Powerful Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8


At the center of it all is the new Coyote engine, which makes the all-new Mustang the most exhilarating one to date. The available active-valve performance exhaust system enabled the Mustang GT coupe and convertible to deliver 486 horsepower and 418 ft.-lb of torque. Beyond its boost in power, the system’s free-flowing design delivers a custom-V8 sound with the ability to close the valves to restrict the amount of noise made by the car.


Now for those who are opting for the standard Mustang GT can still enjoy 480 horsepower – the most standard power in a naturally aspirated V8-power Mustang ever. In addition, the engine delivers 415 ft. lb-of torque for the most standard torque ever.


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Turbocharged Mustang EcoBoost delivers up to 315 horsepower


Continuing the tradition of affordable performance, the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost delivers on the nameplate’s legacy with its all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that produces 315 horsepower, the most standard power in a four – or six-cylinder Mustang ever.


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