Wild stallion Ford Mustang

DARK HORSE: PRODUCES SLIGHTLY MORE POWER THAN THE GT

- Charl Bosch

An eagerly awaited arrival on local soil, Ford has officially approved spec and pricing details of the new Mustang Dark Horse. Soon to join the GT that made its public debut at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in August, the Dark Horse employs a revised version of the venerable normally aspirated 5.0-litre Coyote with less power and torque than in the United States.

More than likely as a result of South Africa's poor quality, the reduction sees power drop from 373kW to 334kW, with torque falling from 567Nm to 540Nm. Compared to the GT though, the Dark Horse has six additional kilowatts and the same torque figure, hooked to the same General Motors co-developed 10-speed automatic gearbox that prevails as the sole option despite a manual being offered in the States.