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# Hotter V8 manual Ford Mustang coming
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/car-news-ford-mustang-v8-manual-gt350-successor-coming/
- Published: 2026-11-09T03:54:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T03:54:58.000Z
- Description: First there was the Dark Horse then the Dark Horse SC, and next insiders claim the Ford Mustang will spawn another version to slot between the two.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, Performance

The Ford Mustang family is one of the most diverse of any sports car on sale, ranging from turbocharged four-cylinder engines to supercharged V8s with GT3-inspired underpinnings.

According to specialist publication [*Ford Authority*](https://fordauthority.com/2026/11/mustang-shelby-gt350-successor-coming-based-around-dark-horse-sc-exclusive/?ref=torquecafe.com), there are more Mustangs to come, as it reports there will be a successor to the previous-generation Shelby GT350 in the near future.

Ford [stopped using the Shelby nameplate](https://torquecafe.com/ford-backtracks-on-removing-shelby-street-names/) for its hottest Mustangs from the launch of the ‘S650’ model in late 2022, instead spawning a new lineup of performance models at the top of the tree.

![Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Queensland Raceway](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/11/2026-ford-mustang-dark-horse-queensland-raceway-rvds-9.jpg)

Ford Mustang Dark Horse

While Shelby American has continued to utilise the GT350, GT500 and Super Snake names with its line of aftermarket conversions, Ford’s in-house Mustangs now range from the [Dark Horse](https://torquecafe.com/ford-mustang-dark-horse-review-2026/) (replacing the previous Mach 1), the [Dark Horse SC](https://torquecafe.com/ford-news-mustang-dark-horse-sc-power-torque/) (succeeding the GT500), and the GT3 racing-derived GTD.

*Ford Authority* reports company insiders have said a new Mustang to sit between the Dark Horse and Dark Horse SC is in the works, retaining a manual transmission like the lower-end model, while offering a larger engine.

Presently, the Dark Horse is powered by a 5.0-litre ‘Coyote’ V8 engine, which in US trim produces 370kW and 567Nm, sent to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Dark Horse SC meanwhile features a largely carryover powertrain from the previous GT500, with a 5.2-litre supercharged V8 punching out a healthy 593kW and 895Nm, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle.

![Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/2026/11/2026-ford-mustang-dark-horse-sc-1.jpg)

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC

While the Dark Horse is about the same size as the Mustang GT, the Dark Horse SC features a wider bodykit with more significant aerodynamic upgrades.

The report claims the GT350 successor will likely offer similar looks to the Dark Horse SC, though it’ll remain naturally aspirated, either with a 5.2-litre or 5.4-litre V8.

Additional upgrades are said to include larger brakes, greater cooling capacity and stiffer suspension, providing an extra level above the Dark Horse’s existing capabilities.

Though a name is yet to be announced or rumoured, *Ford Authority* noted that Dark Horse Boss had been trademarked last year, which would potentially provide a link to the classic Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 429 homologation specials.

[The new car I want more than any other is the one I can’t buyFord has created a track-capable coupe in the Mustang Dark Horse, but it still won’t bring more to Australia.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/icon/cropped-favicon-f0350917-cb97-4e51-88dd-2467aa28b502.png)TorquecafeJordan Mulach![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a9/b3/a9b3e204-3117-4792-9a32-46184029df44/content/images/thumbnail/2026-ford-mustang-dark-horse-queensland-raceway-rvds-4-294ac138-1de4-4f7c-8ade-4e9e9f82a716.jpg)](https://torquecafe.com/ford-mustang-dark-horse-review-2026/)