Ford just dropped the top on the SC. On August 14, 2026 — timed to Woodward Dream Cruise week — Ford unveiled the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible, the first open-top high-performance Mustang since the 2014 Shelby GT500 convertible went out of production. If you’re running a coupe Dark Horse (or SC) and wondering what this means for the badge, here’s what’s actually confirmed so far.
Same drivetrain as the SC coupe
The convertible doesn’t get a detuned engine. It carries the exact same heart as the 2026 Dark Horse SC coupe: a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 rated at 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. There’s no manual option here, same as the coupe — Ford is treating the DCT as the only gearbox capable of managing that much power cleanly.
What actually changes with the top down
The mechanical differences are real, and Ford is being upfront that this isn’t just a coupe with the roof cut off:
Suspension & comfort
The MagneRide adaptive dampers carry over, but they’re retuned for a more forgiving, touring-oriented ride rather than the track-focused calibration in the SC coupe. Seats are said to prioritize all-day comfort over the firmer bolstering you’d want for a road course.
Weight & structure
Removing a fixed roof costs rigidity and adds reinforcement weight, so expect the convertible to be heavier and slightly less stiff than the coupe — the same trade every drop-top performance car makes.
New color and trim options
A new Precision Purple Metallic paint joins the palette, along with Black Onyx and Space Gray interior choices and unique brake caliper color options not offered on the coupe.
Pricing and timing
Ford hasn’t published convertible pricing yet, but it will land above the SC coupe’s base of $103,490 (with destination and gas guzzler tax included). What is confirmed:
- Orders open: fall 2026
- Deliveries begin: spring 2027
If you’re planning to order, the community is already tracking build weeks and delivery dates for the SC coupe on the forum — worth bookmarking once convertible orders open too: Dark Horse SC Order & Delivery Tracker.
Why this matters even if you’re not buying one
A $100K+ supercharged convertible isn’t most owners’ next Mustang — but a halo car like this does two things for the rest of us. It signals Ford is still investing seriously in the S650 platform’s performance ceiling rather than treating Dark Horse as a one-and-done special edition. And it keeps the Dark Horse name in the conversation next to GTD and GT500 territory, which tends to hold resale value up for the whole lineup, coupe included.
For the full rundown on how the SC differs from a standard Dark Horse — power, brakes, aero, and the Track Pack — see the Dark Horse SC hub guide, which we’ll keep updated as convertible details firm up.
Join the conversation
Ordering one, or just want to talk about what it means for the platform? Join the free DarkHorseOwners community and jump into the SC forum — real owners, real order updates, no dealer markup nonsense.