Trims, Powertrains, and Performance

The 2026 Mustang has six trims to choose from: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Dark Horse, and Dark Horse Premium. The two EcoBoost models, as their names suggest, pair a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine (315 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque) with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The GT and GT Premium upgrade to a 5-liter V8 that makes 480 horsepower and 418 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission with rev-matching comes standard on the GT trims, but a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters is available. The Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium harness a naturally aspirated modified 5-liter Coyote V8, which increases output to 500 horsepower while retaining the GT’s 418 lb.-ft. of torque. The aforementioned 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters completes the top powertrain, but a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission is available.

The EcoBoost trims lead the lineup in fuel economy, returning an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. The GT trims achieve 15 city/23 highway with their standard manual transmission, increasing slightly to 16 city/24 highway mpg with the automatic transmission. Both Dark Horse trims reach 14 city/22 highway mpg with either transmission.

All automatic transmission Mustangs have a limited-slip rear axle with a 3.15 ratio on the EcoBoost and a 3.55 ratio on the GT. The Dark Horse trims come with a 3.55 Torsen limited-slip rear axle for the automatic transmission and a 3.73 Torsen limited-slip rear axle for the manual transmission. Launch control and electronic line-lock are standard, and the Dark Horse trims incorporate a class-first drift brake. Every Mustang rides on double-ball-joint MacPherson front struts with aluminum control arms and integral-link independent rear suspension with coil springs (both with stabilizer bars). The EcoBoost and GT trims complete their suspension with hydraulic, gas-pressurized, outboard-mounted dampers, while the Dark Horse is equipped with a MagneRide damping system and heavy-duty front springs.

The EcoBoosts have 12.5-inch brake rotors with single-piston rear calipers and dual-piston front calipers. The GTs retain the single-piston rear calipers but get 13-inch rotors, paired with 14-inch front rotors with four-piston calipers, while the Dark Horses move up to Brembo six-piston calipers. All of the aforementioned Dark Horse performance specs are available on the GT trims via the GT Performance Package. The Dark Horse trims themselves are eligible for adjustable strut top mounts, front towing hooks, a magnetic damping system, a front aero splitter, a rear spoiler with a Gurney flap, and revised chassis tuning through the Dark Horse Handling Package. The EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, and GT Premium are offered in both fastback and convertible designs, while the rest of the lineup is fastback only.

Standard and Available Equipment

The EcoBoost has a relatively no-nonsense interior with cloth seats with vinyl trim, a vinyl-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel, two smart-charging USB ports, two power points, and a leather-wrapped shift knob. It also gets dual-zone automatic temperature control, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, Intelligent Access remote keyless entry with push-button start, LED projector headlights with black bezels, configurable daytime running lights, LED taillights with sequential turn signals, a capless fuel filler, dual exhaust with rolled tips, a 50/50-split folding rear seatback, and 18-inch Shadow Silver cast aluminum wheels. The EcoBoost Premium upgrades to ActiveX leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory, a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, remote start, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel with a chrome bezel, a magnesium-framed panoramic curved screen display, a rearview mirror-mounted USB port (three total), power-adjustable heated side mirrors with memory, side mirror-integrated turn signals and Pony puddle lamps, approach detection with welcome and farewell exterior lighting, MyColor ambient interior lighting, and aluminum sport pedals.

The GT gets the same basic amenities as the base EcoBoost but adds a five-piece leather-wrapped steering wheel with a chrome bezel and flat bottom, quad-tipped Active Valve exhaust, a hood vent, and 18-inch Ebony Black aluminum wheels. The GT Premium brings back the EcoBoost Premium’s amenities, along with a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror and 19-inch Shadow Silver aluminum wheels. The Dark Horse receives full leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with a performance suede insert, a rear performance spoiler, Active Valve performance exhaust with black tips, a trim-exclusive grille with a Pony badge, silver-painted strut tower braces with Dark Horse badging, a Dark Horse instrument panel badge with a unique chassis number, branded scuff plates, and 19-inch Tarnished Dark low-gloss aluminum wheels. The Dark Horse Premium combines the Dark Horse’s amenities with those found on the other two premium trims, with exclusive interior accent stitching.

The Nite Pony Package gives the EcoBoost and GT trims a trendy look with blacked-out accents, badging, and wheels, while the Bronze Appearance Package does the same with bronze elements. The FX Package equips the GT Premium with distinctive headlights and taillights, a wedge decklid spoiler, interior accent stitching, Oxford White exterior graphics and badging, an exclusive grille, and 19-inch Oxford White cast-aluminum wheels.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Every 2026 Mustang is equipped with the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite, which provides the a blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert braking and rear traffic exit warning, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, post-impact braking, lane keeping assist, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, and automatic high beams. Also standard are Ford’s SOS Post-Crash System and AdvanceTrac with electronic stability control. The Dark Horse trims upgrade to Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, which adds adaptive cruise control with intelligent speed assist and predictive speed assist, lane-keeping aid, lane-keeping alert, driver alert, road departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and evasive steering assist. Lane centering assist and stop-and-go are not included on manual transmission models.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Ford’s SYNC 4 multimedia system is installed on all Mustang trims, showcasing a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 4G modem, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L, and HD Radio. The base EcoBoost and GT have six speakers, the EcoBoost and GT Premium have nine, and the Dark Horses both boast a 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system. All trims are set up with Track Apps for performance testing. The Ford Connectivity Package is included as well, providing a Wi-Fi hotspot, audio streaming, and voice assistance across the lineup, as well as onboard navigation on the Dark Horse trims.