2026 Ford Mustang Models & Pricing
Compare Every 2026 Mustang Model & Trim | From the Turbocharged EcoBoost to the 795-hp Dark Horse SC
The Complete 2026 Ford Mustang Model Lineup
The Ford Mustang remains America's iconic sports car, and the 2026 lineup delivers thrilling performance across every trim. Six regular-production models continue: the EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium with a 315-hp turbocharged 2.3L, the GT and GT Premium with the 480-hp 5.0L Coyote V8, and the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium with a 500-hp version of that V8. New for 2026 is the Mustang Dark Horse SC, a 795-hp supercharged flagship that succeeds the Shelby GT500, while the 815-hp Mustang GTD continues on an allocation-only basis. Also new are an RTR Package for the EcoBoost Fastback and an FX Package for the GT Premium, and the magnesium-framed curved glass display moves from standard to a $1,000 option on Premium trims. This guide breaks down every model with pricing, key features and what sets each trim apart to help you find the right one at Mahon Ford of Brevard.
Mustang EcoBoost
Turbocharged Fun
Starting MSRP: $33,490
The Mustang EcoBoost Fastback delivers an exhilarating driving experience with its turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost engine producing 315 horsepower. With selectable drive modes, electronic line-lock for track use, and a 13.2-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen, it offers impressive power and modern technology in an iconic package.
- 315-hp 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with 10-speed automatic
- 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen
- Selectable drive modes and electronic line-lock
- 17-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlamps
- Ford Co-Pilot360: pre-collision assist with AEB, BLIS, lane-keeping
- Available RTR Package ($6,520): RTR grille, 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, active exhaust, drift brake with anti-lag
Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Turbocharged Refinement
Starting MSRP: $36,345
The Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback builds on the EcoBoost with enhanced features including a 3.15 limited-slip rear axle for improved traction, available Pony puddle lamps, and an available magnesium-framed panoramic curved display. It's the perfect blend of turbocharged performance and premium comfort.
- Leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats
- B&O 12-speaker premium audio
- 3.15 limited-slip rear axle and 18-inch wheels
- Pony projection puddle lamps and ambient lighting
- Magnesium-framed curved glass display now a $1,000 option (was standard in 2025)
- Available RTR Package ($6,520) on Fastback
Mustang GT
V8 Power
Starting MSRP: $47,795
The Mustang GT Fastback is the heart of the lineup, powered by the legendary 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine producing 480 horsepower. With a standard 6-speed manual transmission featuring rev matching, a 3.55 limited-slip rear axle, and available active valve performance exhaust, the GT delivers the raw V8 experience Mustang enthusiasts crave.
- 480-hp 5.0L Coyote V8 (486 hp with active-valve exhaust)
- 6-speed manual with rev matching; 10-speed automatic available
- 3.55 limited-slip rear axle; available GT Performance Package with Brembo brakes
- 12.4-inch digital cluster and 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen
- Selectable drive modes, electronic line-lock, launch control
- New 2026 colors; GT Fastback only
Mustang GT Premium
V8 Luxury
Starting MSRP: $52,075
The Mustang GT Premium Fastback combines the legendary 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 with 480 horsepower and premium upgrades including the available GT Performance Package with the available MagneRide Damping System. With a 6-speed manual and available active valve performance exhaust, it's the ultimate blend of V8 power and refined comfort.
- 480-hp 5.0L V8 with 6-speed manual (10-speed automatic available)
- Leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats; B&O 12-speaker audio
- 19-inch wheels, Pony projection lamps, ambient lighting
- Magnesium-framed curved glass display now a $1,000 option
- Available GT Performance Package and MagneRide damping
- New FX Package for 2026 (coupe and convertible)
Mustang Dark Horse
Track-Ready Performance
Starting MSRP: $64,080
The Mustang Dark Horse is engineered for the track and the street. Powered by a modified 5.0L Coyote V8 engine producing 500 horsepower, it features a standard MagneRide Damping System, a class-first drift brake, and an available TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching. Born to dominate.
- 500-hp 5.0L Coyote V8 with auxiliary oil and axle coolers
- TREMEC 6-speed manual with rev matching (10-speed automatic available)
- Standard MagneRide damping and Torsen limited-slip differential
- Brembo 6-piston front brakes; 19-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires
- Electronic drift brake
- Dark Horse-specific fascia and dark-tinted lighting
Mustang Dark Horse Premium
Ultimate Track Machine
Starting MSRP: $69,570
The Mustang Dark Horse Premium is the pinnacle of the Mustang lineup. With the same modified 5.0L Coyote V8 producing 500 horsepower, it adds the available Handling Package, premium interior appointments, and the available TREMEC 6-speed manual with rev matching. It's the most capable and luxurious Mustang you can buy.
- Everything on Dark Horse plus B&O 12-speaker audio
- Heated and ventilated Dark Horse seats (Recaro seats available)
- Ambient lighting; curved glass display available
- Standard MagneRide and drift brake
- Available Dark Horse Handling Package ($5,495) and Appearance Package ($1,500)
- Fully optioned tops $80,000
Mustang Dark Horse SC
Supercharged Flagship
Starting MSRP: $106,585
New for 2026, the Mustang Dark Horse SC succeeds the Shelby GT500 with a hand-assembled 795-hp, 660 lb-ft supercharged 5.2L V8 and a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. MagneRide damping, Brembo brakes and an aluminum hood with a carbon-fiber vent are standard, and the available Track Pack adds carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Order banks opened April 23, 2026 with deliveries from summer 2026; a $3,000 gas-guzzler tax applies and dealer allocation is limited.
- 795-hp supercharged 5.2L V8, hand-assembled in Dearborn; 7-speed DCT
- MagneRide damping, Brembo brakes, aluminum hood with carbon-fiber vent
- Available Track Pack ($36,500): carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires
- Track Pack Special Edition ($170,970 base)
- Order banks opened Apr 23, 2026; deliveries from summer 2026
- Successor to Shelby GT500; $3,000 gas-guzzler tax applies
Mustang GTD
Allocation-Only Supercar
Starting MSRP: $318,760
The Mustang GTD continues for 2026 with the same 815-hp supercharged 5.2L V8, 8-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle, pushrod rear suspension with semi-active dampers, carbon-fiber bodywork, active aerodynamics and carbon-ceramic brakes, finished by Multimatic. Ford says pricing is unchanged for 2026 at $318,760 before destination and gas-guzzler tax. 2026 cars are allocated from the original application round with a two-year no-resale agreement, so it is not available from dealer stock.
- 815-hp supercharged 5.2L V8; 8-speed DCT rear transaxle
- Pushrod rear suspension with semi-active dampers
- Carbon-fiber body panels, active aero, carbon-ceramic brakes
- Finished by Multimatic; 2025-2026 allocations from original application round
- Application/allocation only; two-year no-resale agreement
- Pricing 'stayed the same for 2026' per Ford spokesperson
Which Mustang Model Is Right for You?
Best Value
EcoBoostStarting at $33,490
315-hp turbocharged EcoBoost in Fastback or Convertible form.
Turbocharged Luxury
EcoBoostStarting at $36,345
Leather, B&O audio, limited-slip axle and available curved display.
Classic V8
EcoBoostStarting at $47,795
480 hp from the 5.0L Coyote V8 with a 6-speed manual.
V8 & Refinement
EcoBoostStarting at $52,075
V8 power, available MagneRide and the new FX Package.
Track Ready
EcoBoostStarting at $64,080
500 hp, standard MagneRide, TREMEC manual and drift brake.
Ultimate Track Machine
EcoBoostStarting at $69,570
Dark Horse performance with B&O audio and available Recaro seats.
Supercharged Flagship
EcoBoostStarting at $106,585
New 795-hp Dark Horse SC with a 7-speed dual-clutch.
Allocation Only
EcoBoostStarting at $318,760
815-hp supercharged GTD, sold by application only.
2026 Ford Mustang Engine & Performance Comparison
| Trim Level | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Body Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost / EcoBoost Premium | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 315 HP | 350 lb-ft | 10-speed automatic | Fastback, Convertible |
| GT / GT Premium | 5.0L Coyote V8 | 480 HP (486 HP with active-valve exhaust) | 415 lb-ft (418 lb-ft with active-valve exhaust) | 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Fastback (GT); Fastback, Convertible (GT Premium) |
| Dark Horse / Dark Horse Premium | 5.0L Coyote V8 (forged rods, auxiliary coolers) | 500 HP | 418 lb-ft | TREMEC 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | Fastback |
| Dark Horse SC | 5.2L supercharged V8 | 795 HP | 660 lb-ft | TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch | Fastback |
| Mustang GTD (allocation only) | 5.2L supercharged V8 | 815 HP | 664 lb-ft | 8-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle | Fastback |
Note: The EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium are offered as a Fastback or Convertible; the GT, Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, Dark Horse SC and GTD are Fastback only.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ford Mustang
What are the 2026 Ford Mustang trim levels?
The 2026 Ford Mustang is available in six regular trims: EcoBoost ($33,490), EcoBoost Premium ($36,345), GT ($47,795), GT Premium ($52,075), Dark Horse ($64,080) and Dark Horse Premium ($69,570), plus the new Dark Horse SC ($106,585) and the allocation-only Mustang GTD ($318,760). Fastback and convertible body styles are available on the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium; the rest are fastback only. Visit Mahon Ford to explore the Mustang lineup.
What engine options does the 2026 Ford Mustang offer?
The 2026 Mustang offers four engines: the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 (315 hp, 350 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic; the 5.0L Coyote V8 (480 hp and 415 lb-ft on the GT, or 486 hp and 418 lb-ft with the active-valve exhaust, and 500 hp and 418 lb-ft on the Dark Horse) with a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic; the Dark Horse SC's new 5.2L supercharged V8 (795 hp, 660 lb-ft) with a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch; and the GTD's 815-hp, 664 lb-ft supercharged 5.2L V8 with an 8-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle.
What is the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC?
The Dark Horse SC is new for 2026 and takes over from the Shelby GT500 as the top regular-production Mustang. Its hand-assembled 5.2L supercharged V8 makes 795 hp and 660 lb-ft through a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, with MagneRide damping, Brembo brakes and an aluminum hood with a carbon-fiber vent standard. The available Track Pack ($36,500) adds carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Order banks opened April 23, 2026 with deliveries from summer 2026, and a $3,000 gas-guzzler tax applies; dealer allocation is limited, so ask Mahon Ford about availability.
Is the Mustang GTD available for 2026?
Yes, the Mustang GTD continues for 2026 with the same 815-hp supercharged 5.2L V8, 8-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle, pushrod rear suspension with semi-active dampers, carbon-fiber bodywork and carbon-ceramic brakes, finished by Multimatic. Ford says pricing is unchanged: $318,760 before destination and gas-guzzler tax. 2026 cars are allocated from the original application round with a two-year no-resale agreement, so it is not a dealer-stock model.
What oil does the 2026 Ford Mustang use?
The 2.3L EcoBoost and the 5.0L V8 both use SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft full synthetic oil meeting Ford's updated WSS-M2C971-A1 specification: 5.7 quarts with a Motorcraft FL-2127 filter for the EcoBoost, 9.5 quarts with a Motorcraft FL-500-S filter for the V8. The Dark Horse SC is different: its supercharged 5.2L V8 takes SAE 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-E1), 11.5 quarts, with a dealer-supplied filter. Mahon Ford's service department handles Mustang oil changes with factory-approved products.
What is the 2026 Ford Mustang maintenance schedule?
The 2026 Mustang uses Ford's Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor to time oil changes, with a hard limit of 10,000 miles or 1 year. Beyond that, the cabin air filter is due every 20,000 miles, the engine air filter every 30,000 miles, spark plugs every 100,000 miles (60,000 under severe use), transmission and rear axle fluid at 150,000 miles and brake fluid every 3 years. The Dark Horse SC adds a 40,000-mile dual-clutch fluid change and a 50,000-mile fuel filter. See our 2026 Mustang maintenance schedule for the full breakdown.
Where can I find a 2026 Ford Mustang for sale in Western North Carolina?
Mahon Ford in Brevard, NC carries Ford Mustangs in EcoBoost, GT and Dark Horse configurations and can discuss Dark Horse SC availability. We serve Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Pisgah Forest and throughout WNC. Browse our Mustang inventory online or call (828) 884-4151.
Explore the Mustang Lineup at Mahon Ford of Brevard
Ready to experience the 2026 Mustang lineup in person? Visit Mahon Ford of Brevard at 1235 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712. Our sales team can walk you through every model and trim level, help you compare features side by side, and get you behind the wheel for a test drive.
We serve customers from throughout Western North Carolina including Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Pisgah Forest and beyond. Call us at (828) 884-4151 to discuss your Mustang needs or arrange financing.
Pricing Note: Starting MSRP values shown are current 2026 model year prices for each trim and exclude the $1,995 destination and delivery charge; the Dark Horse SC also carries a $3,000 gas-guzzler tax, and the Mustang GTD carries a $5,500 destination charge and a $3,700 gas-guzzler tax. Actual pricing may vary based on options and current incentives. Please contact Mahon Ford for current, accurate pricing on the specific Mustang model you're interested in.
Created September 28, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates