795-hp Grand Tourer
Ford Unveils 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, a 795-hp Grand Tourer Rivaling European Luxury
Key Points
The 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible offers four driving modes—Quiet, Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus—expanding its adaptability for open-air driving.
Unlike the coupe, the convertible does not include the Track Package; Ford has tuned the open-air version for more street-friendly, grand-touring use.
A magnesium brace ties the two front shock towers to the firewall to add rigidity for the topless setup, addressing structural concerns with high-output performance in a convertible.
Edmunds frames the Dark Horse SC Convertible as a rival to European premium convertibles, naming Mercedes SL, BMW 8 Series, and Porsche 911 Cabriolet among its competitive set.
Ford has indicated that orders will open in the fall with deliveries planned to begin in spring 2027, aligning with its Woodward Dream Cruise reveal timeline.
Ford has unveiled the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, calling it the "most powerful and exhilarating open-air Mustang ever," according to Detroit Free Press. The drop-top packs 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 — and it marks the first high-performance Mustang convertible in more than a decade.
Ford debuted the car at the Woodward Dream Cruise, according to Audacy. Orders open this fall, and deliveries are set to begin in spring 2027. The starting price is around $110,000 — squarely in the territory of European premium convertibles.
795 Horsepower and a Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch Gearbox
The Dark Horse SC Convertible uses the same supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 as the coupe, per Edmunds. Power goes to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. No manual option is offered. The car also gets MagneRide suspension — a system that adjusts damping in real time — and four driving modes: Quiet, Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus.
To keep the chassis stiff without a roof, Ford added a magnesium brace that ties the two front shock towers to the firewall, according to Head Topics. That kind of reinforcement matters when you remove the roof from a 795-horsepower car. Despite the extra bracing, Ford kept the convertible's weight close to that of the coupe.
Grand-Touring Tuning Sets It Apart From the Coupe
The convertible is not just a coupe with the top cut off. Ford softened the springs and stabilizer bars. The MagneRide dampers were reprogrammed for a smoother, road-focused ride, according to Edmunds. The Track Package available on the coupe is not offered here. Ford tuned this car for long drives and open roads — not lap times.
Some coupe options also don't carry over. The carbon-fiber brake package, for example, is not available on the convertible, per Detroit Free Press. Ford also added a new exterior color called Precision Purple. Carbon-fiber interior accents are offered as well, helping justify the premium price point.
Ford Takes Aim at Porsche, Mercedes, and BMW
Ford is going after a crowd that usually shops European. Edmunds frames the Dark Horse SC Convertible as a direct rival to the Mercedes SL, BMW 8 Series, and Porsche 911 Cabriolet. All three start near or above $100,000. Ford's version starts at roughly $110,000 — competitive pricing for the segment.
The pitch is simple: more power than most European rivals, with American muscle character and open-air style. The 5.2-liter V-8 produces more horsepower than a base Porsche 911 Cabriolet's flat-six. Ford is betting that buyers want that combination at this price, according to Detroit News.
A Successor to the Shelby GT500 Convertible Legacy
Edmunds notes the Dark Horse SC Convertible is the spiritual successor to the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible. That car was the last true high-performance Mustang drop-top. More than ten years passed before Ford returned to the segment. The Dark Horse SC name signals this is not just a trim level — it's a distinct performance line.
Ford developed the car through its Racing Engineering team, per Audacy. The goal was a Mustang that feels special with the top down — not a watered-down track car. Fall order books and a spring 2027 on-sale date give buyers a clear window to plan their purchase.
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