Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible 2026: Price, Specs and Release Date

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795 horsepower stays put, but the track-focused edge does not. Ford has unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, bringing an open roof back to the top of the performance lineup for the first time since the 2014 Shelby GT500. The production convertible keeps the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 and 660 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch Tremec transmission.

Back in April, the open-top Dark Horse SC existed only as a test prototype. Ford has now confirmed the same 795 horsepower for the convertible that it officially announced for the coupe this spring.

The two versions are split by purpose. The convertible uses MagneRide, but the tuning is softer and geared toward everyday roads. The Track Pack — with carbon-fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires and carbon-ceramic brakes — is not offered on the open-top car. On the coupe, that same package is a core part of the track-focused configuration.

Chief program engineer Arie Groeneveld put the choice plainly: “But instead of prioritizing the convertible for lap time, we engineered it to be the ultimate open-air grand tourer.” Much of the suspension hardware carries over, though the tuning has shifted toward a more comfortable road-going setup.

That noticeably shifts how the SC is positioned. The Dark Horse SC coupe with the same 795 horsepower was built first and foremost as a track Mustang, down to shedding roughly 68 kg with the Track Pack. The convertible takes the same engine and turns it into a fast open-top GT.

Ford has also prepared a new color-shifting shade called Precision Purple for the new version. Ford plans to open orders in fall 2026, with first deliveries expected in spring 2027. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Price will be the next point of comparison: the open-top SC skips the coupe’s priciest track hardware, but it still becomes the most powerful production Mustang Convertible in history.