Ford Mustang Dark Horse
If you look at this list, you will see that model names have repeated themselves since 1964. The GTs, Mach Is, Cobras, Shelbys, and Boss 302s have always been the recognizable performance versions in the Mustang lineage. However, for 2024, Ford is preparing an all-new thoroughbred Mustang positioned above the GT. It’s called the Dark Horse, and even though it still needs to prove itself, it’s already a strong contender for one of the best Mustangs ever made (via Ford).
The Dark Horse is a track-oriented model based on GT. It means it uses the fourth-generation Coyote V8 with double intakes and revised parts but takes it up a notch. The engine used in Dark Horse has forged internals, new camshafts, electronics, and an even larger intake system. It means it will rev higher and deliver more power than the already potent standard Coyote V8. It has 100 hp per liter of displacement, which means the Dark Horse delivers that coveted 500 hp mark.