The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse (S650) a performance pony car manufactured by Ford offered as a performance package for the seventh-generation Mustang as a street and track performance trim.
Announced on September 14, 2022 at the 2022 North American International Auto Show at the Huntington Place in Detroit, the seventh-generation Mustang is based on the previous generation S550 platform, but the S650 only shares the roof, floor, and suspension points with various chassis, steering, aerodynamic, and engine improvements.
The Dark Horse package was announced alongside the seventh-generation and is the first new performance package for the Mustang in twenty-one years. It is only available for the coupe Fastback Mustang but has custom "Dark Horse" badging.
Included with the package is a 5.0-litre V8, a TREMEC TR-3160 6-speed manual, a larger front grille, a more aggressive front fascia, a steeper angle spoiler, a rear diffuser, Magneride suspension, a set of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres, and a Torsen limited-slip differential.
On top of the performance package, a 10-speed automatic is optional and an additional "Handling package" includes adjustable strut top mounts, a Gurney flap for the rear spoiler, stiffer springs, 5-spoke "Tarnished Dark-Painted" aluminium wheels, front tow hooks, and a set of wider Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres.
Games[]
Need for Speed: No Limits[]
The Mustang Dark Horse (2024) appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Ronin update and featured in the "Breakout: 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse" special event that took place from September 17, 2024 at 00:00 (UTC) to September 28, 2024 at 00:00 (UTC). The starting performance rating is 567.
Stock
The stock Mustang Dark Horse (2024) is a muscle class car that requires 40 common blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
- "Breakout: 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse" event
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 Muscle
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3333 | 3700 | 4220 | 567 | 
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  x40 Common Blueprints
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7951 | 7278 | 9137 | 888 |
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Stage Upgrades
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Need for Speed: Unbound[]
The Mustang Dark Horse (2024) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of the Volume 7 update released on May 21, 2024 following its reveal to official Need for Speed social media accounts on May 16, 2024.[3]
Stock
The stock Mustang Dark Horse can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $100,500 and has a Tier A+ 211 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 5 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 7.
"Speedhunters Edition"
The Mustang Dark Horse "Speedhunters Edition" is a rare rated custom vehicle that can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $100,500 and has a Tier A+ 211 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 75 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 7.
"Underground Drifter"
The Mustang Dark Horse "Underground Drifter" is a rare rated custom vehicle that can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $100,500 and has a Tier A+ 211 performance rating.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 25 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 7.
Trivia[]
- A "Dark Horse" is a horse who wins a race or competition although no one expected them to.
Gallery[]
(Promotional Image)
("Speedhunters Edition")
("Underground Drifter")
("Speedhunters Edition" - Promotional Image)
("Speedhunters Edition" - Promotional Image)
("Underground Drifter" - Promotional Image)
("Underground Drifter" - Promotional Teaser)
References[]
- ↑ Website: motortrend.com (2023) 2024 Ford Mustang 0-60 MPH and 1/4-Mile Times: Dark Horse, GT, and EcoBoost Tested. Available at: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-ford-mustang-gt-dark-horse-ecoboost-s650-0-60-mph-quarter-mile-acceleration/
- ↑ Website: fastestlaps.com (2023) Ford Mustang Dark Horse (S650) specs. Available at: https://fastestlaps.com/models/ford-mustang-dark-horse
- ↑ Tweet: @needforspeed (2024) 7️⃣👀. Available at: https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/1791121622834827713