Ford has created a convertible version of its new Dark Horse SC. It’s Ford’s first high-performance soft-top Mustang in over a decade, and it doesn’t hold back.
Under the hood is Ford’s familiar supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine. It produces 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque, the same as the coupe. It pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission powering the rear wheels.
Where the coupe and convertible diverge are their suspension tunes. The convertible comes with MagneRide dampers at all four corners paired with unique springs and sway bars. Arie Groeneveld, the Dark Horse SC’s chief engineer, said:
‘Both the Dark Horse SC coupe and convertible have been developed by our Ford Racing engineers. But instead of prioritizing the convertible for setting lap times, we’ve engineered it to be the ultimate top-down grand touring machine.’
The new Dark Horse SC is built on the GT convertible platform. Ford added a magnesium tower-to-tower brace for added rigidity.
SC Stands For Subtle Changes
In addition to the softer suspension tuning, Ford made a few minor tweaks to the Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible. The soft-top roof has a different aerodynamic profile than the hardtop, so Ford had to compensate for that.
Engineers extended the trailing edge of the hood vent’s fin, closing a portion of the open area. The SC convertible also features unique rear wing stanchions designed for the deck lid—it retains the same profile and attack angle as the coupe's, but it lacks gurney flaps.
The SC convertible will go on sale with new color options for the exterior, brake calipers, and interior details. The new Precision Purple exterior color is not as extreme as the Mystic and Mystichrome colors offered on earlier Mustang Cobra variants, but it does color-shift in the light.
Pricing And Availability
Ford says it will release pricing for the Dark Horse SC convertible later, likely ahead of the order books opening this fall. The automaker will begin deliveries starting next spring.
The 2026 Ford Dark Horse SC coupe starts at $108,085, including the destination charge. Expect the convertible to cost even more to start.
Motor1’s Take: Anyone who has wanted a high-performance convertible Mustang now has an option. The price tag and performance capabilities put it in competition with high-end sports cars from Europe, with a pure American twist—an unadulterated V8 engine and an obscene amount of power.
