Ford Mustang (seventh generation)
The Ford Mustang S650 is the seventh-generation of the Ford Mustang pony car manufactured by Ford. First shown at the 2022 North American International Auto Show, it is assembled at Ford's Flat Rock Assembly Plant and began production on May 1, 2023, initially available with either the redesigned 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder with 315 horsepower, or the revised, 4th generation Coyote V8 with 480–486 horsepower in the GT and 500 horsepower in the Dark Horse.
Background
On September 14, 2022, Ford introduced the seventh-generation Mustang at the North American International Auto Show at a special event called "The Stampede". At the event, several track-only models were showcased, including a NASCAR Cup Series body, a V8 Supercar version, multiple GT racing versions, and others. Also announced was the new “Dark Horse” series to bridge the gap between the Mach 1 and discontinued GT350. The Dark Horse performs much the same role as the 2012–2013 Boss 302 Mustangs — a street legal car with enhanced performance for international road courses.Powertrain
Engines
At launch, two engines were available: a 2.3 L turbocharged I4 or a 5.0 L modular V8.The 2.3 L EcoBoost engine was fully redesigned with a new twin-scroll turbocharger and an electronic waste gate. It utilizes both direct and port fuel injection.
The fourth-generation 5.0 L Coyote V8 engine received internal revisions, and utilizes dual air intakes and throttle bodies.
The Dark Horse model received a modified version of the 5.0 L V8 featuring a unique crankshaft and forged piston connecting rods from the sixth-generation Shelby GT500.
The Dark Horse SC and the GTD include the 5.2L Supercharged Predator V8 from the sixth-generation Shelby GT500 as well.
| Model | Model year | Engine Displacement | Power | Torque | Compression Ratio |
| EcoBoost | 2024– | I4 | at 5,500 rpm | at 3,000 rpm | 10.6:1 |
| GT | 2024– | V8 | at 7,150 rpm | at 4,900 rpm | 12:1 |
| GT | 2024– | V8 | at 7,150 rpm | at 4,900 rpm | 12:1 |
| GT | 2024– | V8 | at 7,250 rpm | at 4,900 rpm | 12:1 |
| Dark Horse | 2024– | V8 | at 7,250 rpm | at 4,900 rpm | 12:1 |
| Dark Horse | 2024– | V8 | at 7,250 rpm | at 4,900 rpm | 12:1 |
Transmissions
At launch, three transmissions were offered: a Getrag 6-speed manual, a Tremec 6-speed manual, or a 10-speed automatic transmission. The following tables show the gear ratios for the 6-speed manual and 10-speed automatic transmissions.| Gear | GT | Dark Horse |
| First | 3.237:1 | 3.25:1 |
| Second | 2.104:1 | 2.23:1 |
| Third | 1.422:1 | 1.61:1 |
| Fourth | 1.000:1 | 1.24:1 |
| Fifth | 0.814:1 | 1.00:1 |
| Sixth | 0.622:1 | 0.63:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.55:1 3.73:1 | 3.73:1 |
| Gear | Ecoboost | GT | Dark Horse |
| First | 4.696:1 | 4.696:1 | 4.70:1 |
| Second | 2.985:1 | 2.985:1 | 2.99:1 |
| Third | 2.146:1 | 2.146:1 | 2.15:1 |
| Fourth | 1.769:1 | 1.769:1 | 1.77:1 |
| Fifth | 1.520:1 | 1.520:1 | 1.52:1 |
| Sixth | 1.275:1 | 1.275:1 | 1.28:1 |
| Seventh | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.00:1 |
| Eighth | 0.854:1 | 0.854:1 | 0.85:1 |
| Ninth | 0.689:1 | 0.689:1 | 0.69:1 |
| Tenth | 0.636:1 | 0.636:1 | 0.64:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.15:1, 3.55:1 | 3.15:1, 3.55:1 | 3.55:1 |
Special models
Mustang Dark Horse S
The Mustang Dark Horse S is a track-only version of the streetcar. It has had all non-essential parts stripped away, and an FIA certified rollcage added, as well as race seats and a racing steering wheel.Mustang GTD
On August 17, 2023, Ford unveiled the Mustang GTD, a street-version of their FIA Group GT3 race car, for the 2025 model year. The "GTD" moniker comes from the GTD class, or Gran Turismo Daytona class, of GT3 sports cars raced in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. This model incorporates an aerodynamic design and a supercharged 5.2L "Predator" V8 with a rear-mounted transaxle. It makes and of torque, and has a top speed of.Driven by Dirk Müller in December of 2024, The Mustang GTD lapped the Nürburgring track in 6:57:685, making it the only American-made production vehicle, at that time, to complete the circuit in less than seven minutes. It later beat its own record again in May of 2025 with a time of 6:52.072. In July 2025, that record was beaten by a pair of American-made, production-run, 2026 Chevrolet Corvettes; the ZR1 and ZR1X. The ZR1X time also edged out the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS record of 6:49.328. In an Instagram post, Ford CEO Jim Farley congratulated the Corvette team, followed with: "Game on!"