Ford Racing Officially Reveals the New Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible

Ford Racing just confirmed the most powerful open-air Mustang it has ever built. For Ontario drivers who want top-down performance without giving up serious horsepower, the Dark Horse SC Convertible changes what a drop-top pony car can be.

This isn’t a comfort cruiser with a folding roof bolted on. It’s a supercharged, track-engineered Mustang that happens to lose its lid, and it’s the first new high-performance Mustang convertible since 2013.

What’s Confirmed About the Dark Horse SC Convertible

Ford Racing built the Dark Horse SC Convertible on the Mustang GT 5.0-litre V8 convertible’s architecture, then reinforced it with a lightweight magnesium tower-to-tower brace across the engine bay. That brace helps the chassis handle the added output of the supercharged 5.2-litre V8.

The engine makes 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive. A specially tuned, next-generation MagneRide suspension sits at both the front and rear, tuned for a comfortable cruise that still firms up the moment the driver leans on the throttle.

Exterior and interior details separate the convertible from the rest of the Dark Horse family. New colour options include Precision Purple exterior paint and a unique brake caliper colour, while the cabin is finished in Recaro leather and Dinamica, available in Black Onyx and Space Gray.

Coupe Versus Convertible: Two Different Jobs

The Dark Horse SC coupe and convertible share the same Ford Racing engineering team, but Ford built them for different missions. The coupe is tuned for lap times. The convertible is tuned to be what its chief engineer calls “the ultimate top-down grand touring machine.”

Both get the same supercharged 5.2-litre V8, the same 795 hp and 660 lb-ft figures, and the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The difference is in the mission, not the hardware underneath the skin.

The jump from the mainstream Dark Horse’s 500 hp to the SC Convertible’s 795 hp is the real story here. This isn’t a mild refresh of an existing drop-top; it’s a near-300-horsepower leap that puts the convertible in a different performance class entirely.

What This Means for Ontario Shoppers

The Dark Horse SC Convertible sits above every mainstream Mustang trim, positioned between the everyday Dark Horse and Ford Racing’s most track-obsessed builds. It’s aimed squarely at an enthusiast who wants open-air driving without stepping down in performance to get it.

Orders open this fall, which means interest is likely to move fast among Mustang enthusiasts in Ontario who have been waiting for a genuine high-performance convertible option. Limited-production performance vehicles like this one tend to attract early inquiries well before showroom stock arrives.

For buyers cross-shopping the mainstream Dark Horse, the choice comes down to roof and mission. The coupe still exists for drivers chasing lap times; the SC Convertible is built for drivers who want the same street presence and V8 sound without a roof panel between them and the sky.

Ordering and Arrival Timeline

Ford Racing has confirmed that orders for the Dark Horse SC Convertible open this fall, with cars arriving in dealer showrooms in spring 2027. That gives Ontario shoppers a defined window to plan ahead, whether that means budgeting, arranging trade-ins, or simply getting on a dealer’s radar early.

Given the performance profile and limited nature of a car like this, waiting until showroom arrival to start the conversation may mean missing the front of the line.

Talk to Reliable Ford About the Dark Horse SC Convertible

The Dark Horse SC Convertible pairs a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 with Ford Racing suspension tuning, bringing serious performance to an open-top Mustang for the first time in over a decade.

Visit Reliable Ford in Fergus to check current Mustang availability, ask about ordering timelines for the Dark Horse SC Convertible, and register your interest ahead of its spring 2027 arrival.