By Otsile Kadiege

Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hyper-car manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announced high-performance supercharged upgrades for the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The comprehensive turn-key package boosts engine output and enhances the appearance of the latest iteration of America’s iconic pony car.

Standard Mustang Dark Horse performance

Ford’s completely redesigned ‘S650’ Mustang Dark Horse is fitted with Ford’s naturally aspirated Gen-4 Coyote 5.0-liter V8. The automaker upgraded the Dark Horse with GT500 connecting rods and a dual throttle body to earn a factory rating of 373kW and 566Nm. The 2024 Dark Horse may be ordered with either a Tremec 6-speed manual (3.73 gears) or with Ford’s 10-speed automatic (3.55 gearing). Regardless of transmission choice, the track-focused Mustang features upgraded multi-piston Brembo performance brakes on both axles.

More ponies for the Dark Horse

Hennessey’s experienced technicians, who have been ‘making fast cars faster’ for 32 years, fit the Mustang’s V8 with a high-performance supercharger and a high-flow air induction system, upgraded fuel injectors, and a new fuel pump. Calibrated with an HPE Engine Management software upgrade, the ‘H850’ Dark Horse produces 850 horsepower (634kW) and 650 lb-ft of torque (881Nm) – a 70 percent increase in power.

From the factory, Ford’s 500 bhp Mustang Dark Horse can hit in a claimed 60 mph (96km/h) from stationary in 3.7 seconds, in 10-speed auto form. Hennessey’s uprated H850 Mustang hits the same speed in a claimed 3.2 seconds. The standard Dark Horse completes the ¼ mile in 12 seconds at 118.4 mph (191km/h). Hennessey betters this benchmark too, with the H850 auto achieving the same distance in 10.9 seconds at 133 mph (214km/h).

Hennessey Performance looks

To complement its potent powerplant, the Hennessey ‘H850’ Ford Mustang Dark Horse is visually enhanced with a stylish carbon-fiber front splitter, carbon-fiber side skirts, and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler. Completing the exterior cosmetic enhancements are a set of stunning forged aluminum alloy wheels. Hennessey’s embroidered head restraints are fitted to the seats, while Hennessey’s badging and script adorn the quarter panels and rear fascia. Unique ‘Heritage’ graphics are optional.