Ford Racing Unveils Its First High Performance Mustang Convertible Since 2013

If you have been waiting for a Mustang that pairs real track engineering with the wind in your hair, Ford Racing just gave you a reason to pay attention. British Columbia shoppers are already asking Coastal Ford Burnaby about the new Dark Horse SC convertible, and there is a lot worth unpacking before you decide it is the one.

This is not a trim bump or an appearance package. It is the first new high-performance Mustang convertible since 2013, and it changes what an open-top pony car can do.

What Ford Racing Has Confirmed So Far

Ford Racing has officially introduced the Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible as the newest member of the Dark Horse family. It sits alongside the track-focused Dark Horse SC coupe, but the two cars are engineered for different missions.

The coupe is tuned for lap times. The convertible is built, in Ford’s own words, as the ultimate top-down grand touring machine. Both share Ford Racing engineering, but the convertible trades outright track focus for open-air character.

Ford Racing has confirmed the powertrain, key chassis upgrades, and design details. What remains open is exact Canadian order sequencing and allocation, something your local store can speak to once orders begin.

Powertrain and Chassis at a Glance

The Dark Horse SC convertible starts from the Mustang GT convertible’s architecture, then adds a supercharged V8 and reinforcement to handle the extra power. A magnesium tower-to-tower brace stiffens the engine bay, and a specially tuned next-generation MagneRide suspension is standard.

Ford calls it the highest-performance Mustang convertible ever assembled. The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is the detail that separates it from the manual-first Dark Horse coupe lineage, built instead for effortless, fast top-down driving rather than three-pedal engagement.

What Sets the Convertible Apart

Dropping the roof removes more than a barrier to the sky. Without a hardtop overhead, the cabin carries the unfiltered mix of V8 rumble and supercharger whine, something the coupe’s structure naturally dampens.

Visually, the convertible gets its own identity. Precision Purple exterior paint joins the lineup alongside a unique brake caliper colour, while the interior is available in Black Onyx or Space Gray. These are not shared Mustang GT options, they are specific to this build.

The result is a car meant to be seen as much as driven. Ford’s own marketing language frames it as a street machine built for visibility as much as velocity, and the styling choices back that up.

Why This Matters for Mustang Shoppers Right Now

A 795-horsepower open-top Mustang is rare territory. Ford has not fielded a high-output Mustang convertible in this class since 2013, so this is less a special edition and more a return to a body style Ford Racing had stepped away from.

That matters if you are cross-shopping within the Mustang lineup itself. A standard GT convertible gives you the drop-top format without the supercharged output or the Dark Horse chassis work. The Dark Horse SC coupe gives you the horsepower and track tuning without the open cabin. This convertible sits between them, built for drivers who want both.

The buyer profile here is specific: someone who wants summer driving, a car that draws attention parked or moving, and genuine performance credentials rather than badge-deep styling. It is not the car for someone chasing outright lap times, that is still the coupe’s job.

Availability and Next Steps at Coastal Ford Burnaby

Orders for the Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible open in fall 2026, with cars arriving in dealer showrooms starting in spring 2027. That timing is confirmed by Ford Racing directly, not speculation.

What is still unsettled is how Canadian allocation will be sequenced and how many units reach British Columbia stores in the early build cycle. That detail typically firms up closer to order dates.

If you want to be positioned early, now is the time to register interest with your local store rather than wait until orders open.

Getting Ahead of the Dark Horse SC Convertible

The Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible pairs a 795-horsepower supercharged V8 with open-air driving, a combination Ford Racing has not offered since 2013. It fills a real gap in the current Mustang range between the GT convertible and the track-tuned Dark Horse SC coupe.

Visit Coastal Ford Burnaby in Burnaby to register your interest, ask about incoming allocation, and confirm order timing and build details as they become available.