Max Verstappen, four-time F1 world champion, appeared driving the new Mustang Dark Horse SC in a new drag racing competition organized by Ford and Red Bull.
In the video, posted on Red Bull’s official YouTube channel, Verstappen presents a brief teaser of the 2026 Mustang in the new Dark Horse SC version.
From what can be seen in the footage, it features significant hood ventilation and a substantial rear wing. It also appears to have wider fenders than the standard Dark Horse.
And, of course, it also emits the unmistakable sound of a V-8 engine through the exhaust system. However, unfortunately, aside from the name, Ford has not provided additional details about the Dark Horse SC.
According to Car and Driverthe new Dark Horse version appears to be some kind of successor to the old Shelby GT500something the American automaker has been working on for quite some time.
The last GT500 used the famous supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V-8, which produced 760 horsepower. Therefore, Ford is expected to maintain or even surpass that benchmark with the Dark Horse SC.
Photo and video: Ford / YouTube @redbull. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
