- Ford is auctioning the first Mustang Dark Horse SC later this month.
- The car is being offered by Barrett-Jackson and money goes to charity.
- Newest pony car has an aggressive look and a supercharged V8.
Ford recently unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC and now the company is giving you the chance to buy the very first one. However, it likely won’t be cheap as the automaker has teamed up with Barrett-Jackson to offer the supercharged pony car at their Scottsdale auction later this month.
While the auction listing hasn’t gone live as of this writing, the winning bidder will secure VIN 001. Barrett-Jackson went on to note the car will be equipped with the Track Pack and “100% of the hammer price will benefit Breakthrough T1D, supporting research and advocacy for those living with Type 1 diabetes.”
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Ford is still playing it close to the vest when it comes to details, but the Dark Horse SC is designed to slot between the standard $64,080 Dark Horse and the $325,000 GTD. As a result, it has an aggressive exterior with larger intakes and a ventilated hood.
The optional Track Pack takes things even farther as it includes a ducktail rear spoiler and a carbon fiber wing, which helps to generate 620 lbs (281 kg) of downforce at 180 mph (290 km/h). The model also sports a Brembo carbon-ceramic braking system as well as Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires.
However, that’s only half the story as the Track Pack also focuses on weight reduction. As part of this effort, the package includes carbon fiber wheels as well as a revamped suspension that trades steel components for forged links and a magnesium strut tower brace. Thanks to these and other changes, the variant drops 150 lbs (68 kg).
The Dark Horse SC’s interior cribs from the GTD as it uses the flagship’s flat-bottom steering wheel. The Track Pack also sees the car outfitted with Recaro leather and Dinamica front sport seats, while the rear seats are replaced by a storage shelf. Pictures also show carbon fiber trim, red contrast stitching, and a rotary shifter – which looks out of place.
Power is provided by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, which is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ford isn’t saying much about this combination, but the F-150 Raptor R has 720 hp (537 kW / 730 PS) and 640 lb-ft (867 Nm) of torque. However, we can expect the Dark Horse SC to be even more powerful.