Ford Adds a Drop-Top Version of Its 795-HP Mustang Dark Horse SC

Ford is giving fans of open-air driving a new reason to celebrate: the Mustang Dark Horse SC is getting a convertible variant. 2-liter V8, which produces 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque, but swaps the fixed roof for a removable one. That’s the main change, and according to the source, that’s a good thing.

The Dark Horse SC sits in a sweet spot in the Mustang lineup. It’s far more powerful than a regular GT or Dark Horse, but it’s not as track-focused as the GTD. That’s why the convertible makes sense here, the source argues. The standard Dark Horse and the GTD remain coupe-only, aimed at buyers who prioritize speed above all else.

The SC convertible, by contrast, seems built for cruising.

One notable difference: the convertible won’t offer the coupe’s track package, which includes a rear wing generating 620 pounds of downforce. The source notes that with the roof off, that aerodynamic add-on loses its purpose, and driving a nearly 800-hp car without a roof or roll cage on a track sounds risky.

Instead, the car is better suited for scenic highways like the Pacific Coast Highway or Route 66.

The only transmission available is a seven-speed Tremec dual-clutch automatic, no manual option is offered. The source also jokes about parking lot gatherings, but the core message is clear: Ford is bringing a high-power droptop Mustang to the market.