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How fast is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the real world? What does it actually run 0–60, what are owners trapping in the quarter-mile, and what kind of gas mileage does it really get? Spec sheets and one-off magazine tests only tell you so much. This page collects real numbers from real Dark Horse owners — stock, bolt-on, and supercharged — so you can see the honest spread, not a single best-case figure. It grows every time an owner adds theirs.
Dark Horse specs at a glance
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0L “Coyote” V8 (naturally aspirated) |
| Horsepower | 500 hp @ 7,250 rpm (with active-valve exhaust) |
| Torque | 418 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm |
| Transmission | Tremec 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic |
| 0–60 mph (tested) | ~4.0–4.1 s (10-speed auto, independent tests) |
| Quarter-mile (tested) | ~12.3–12.7 s @ ~117 mph |
| Curb weight | ~3,990–4,050 lb |
Real-world performance: what owners actually run
Below is live owner data, grouped by how the car is set up. “Best” is the quickest 0–60 and ET, highest trap and MPG reported in each group; the average is across all reports. The more owners contribute, the tighter and more trustworthy these get.
| Setup | 0–60 mph | 1/4-mile ET | 1/4-mile trap | Observed MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | — | — | — | — |
| Bolt-ons (intake / exhaust / tune) | — | — | — | — |
| Supercharged / built | — | — | — | — |
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This database is only as good as the owners in it. If you’ve run your Dark Horse — at the strip, on a Dragy, or just tracked your real MPG — add it below. Takes 30 seconds, and you don’t need every field.