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Ford aren’t done yet, folks. No, the new 2024 Ford Mustang shows how dedicated they are to providing fun and amazing gas-power vehicles, especially with V8s. Starting now, you can order your brand new Ford Mustang in pretty much any flavor that you choose. Whether you want an automatic or a manual, an EcoBoost or a V8, a nice riding car with some oomph, or a full-on track devourer, it’s all here. The Mustang’s base price is $30,920, which really is not expensive when you consider what you’re getting. The base 2.3-liter EcoBoost Inline-4  puts out 315 horsepower, available only with a lightning-quick shifting 10-speed automatic transmission and an optional 3.55 final drive and limited-slip differential with the Performance Package. Stepping up to the venerable Coyote V8 will cost you $41,495 and now making a whopping 480 horsepower. You can option your Mustang GT with a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system and have either a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. The newest Mustang on the block is the Dark Horse, making 500 horsepower and 419 lb-ft of torque at just $57,970. Again, it can have either the manual or the automatic transmissions. The Dark Horse will carry the same 5.0 Coyote V8. Standard is the MagneRide adjustable damping system, which can change the suspension tuning on the fly via a button. Not Just A Pony Car, A Techy Car All Mustangs come with a 12.4-inch instrument display cluster that allows you to change and fine tune your gauges. It also comes standard with Sync 4 in a 13.2-inch center-mounted multimedia touchscreen display. You can equip your car with Ford Co-Pilot 360 for a full 360-degree display on the infotainment screen, as well as heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, Recaro bucket seats, Brembo brakes, and wireless charging. Along with Co-Pilot 360, the Mustang is available with speed limit sign recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control that will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop and start moving again with the vehicles in front of you, Lane-Centering Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, and possibly the most special of all for those with the optional Performance Package: Active Pothole Mitigation. What in the world? Yes, the car, when equipped, will monitor the road ahead and can adjust the suspension so that potholes won’t have such an impact on the vehicle and be felt less by the passengers inside. Now that’s just awesome. Your Car, Your Way With 10 or more exterior colors and multiple trim and upholstery options for the interior, as well as many ways to customize the look of your Mustang with vinyl racing stripes, hood stripes, or side stripes, it will be all yours. Made for you, chosen by you. Contact us today for more information or arrange a test drive with one of our expert staff.

On September 14, 2022, Ford unveiled the 2024 Mustang–the first fully redesigned Mustang since 2015. Within that announcement came news of a new range-topping performance model called the Dark Horse. The Dark Horse will be the most powerful Mustang in the lineup–at least until the Shelby models appear–and now we have imagery of the car in a color known as Vapor Blue. This new hue is a color-shifting Blue Ember Metallic and will also be another Dark Horse color exclusive. Meaner Mechanicals The Dark Horse will be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter Coyote V8, producing 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. Engine enhancements from the GT500 include a dual throttle body intake and connect rods. Cooling will be augmented with a bespoke lighter radiator, more powerful fans, and an auxiliary oil cooler. Tremec manual 6-speed will channel power to the rear wheels with a specific transmission fluid cooler or a 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters. To shore up handling, the suspension will include larger rear sway bars, standard MagneRide magnetically controlled adaptive dampers, and a Torsen rear differential. Up front are Brembo 6-piston brakes with 13.9-inch rotors. The wheels are 19-inch but are staggered with 9.5-inch width up front and 10-inch in the rear, wearing standard Pirelli P Zero tires. An optional Handling Package brings stiffer springs, larger front and rear sway bars, and Pirelli Trofeo tires on one-inch-wider wider rims front and back. Arriving later in the model year will be available carbon fiber wheels, the first for a Mustang without a Shelby badge. It Looks the Business The Dark Horse lives up to its name with dark trim accentuating various aspects of this muscle car–even around the headlights. The black grille is divided into three crating trapezoidal “nostrils” on each side. The front bumper will be unique to the Dark Horse and feature what Ford refers to as “high gloss fangs”. For the first time, a Mustang “face” badge appears on the side, which also features lower side skirts. At the rear are darkened exhaust tips, a fixed wing, and a lower racing-derived diffuser. Gripping the specially molded steering wheel, you’ll recognize just how special this vehicle cockpit is, and not just due to the Cameros and European sports cars quickly receding behind you. In your hands is a thick flat-bottomed steering wheel wrapped in suede with Bright Indigo Blue stitching. Matching accent stitching also trims the seats, door panels, shift gate, and is color-matched by coordinating blue seatbelts. Up front, you receive all needed vehicle information through a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and an adjacent 13.2-inch center infotainment screen with “Black Alley” dash trim. Deep Indigo seats with unique perforation are available in an Appearance Package. The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse will have a starting MSRP of $57,970 and is anticipated to be available sometime in late Q4 with very limited availability. In the months to come, speak with our Genuine Ford Representatives regarding how to acquire your own 2024 Mustang Dark Horse in advance.

Do you crave adrenaline-pumping thrills? Do you love heart-pounding speed? You will enjoy all of the above when you get behind the wheel of the next-generation 2024 Ford Mustang. The 7th-Generation Ford Mustang is faster, more powerful, more innovative and more impressive than ever - and that is just the standard Ford Mustang GT. Power enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies will love the brand-new and track-tuned 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Learn more about the latest Ford Mustang with an overview of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse release date and engine specs created by Benna Ford. more View Our New Ford Model Inventory Contact the Benna Ford Sales Team When Will the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Be Available in Wisconsin? Wisconsinites who love power and performance when they get behind the wheel can expect to see the 7th-Generation 2024 Ford Mustang at dealerships in Summer 2023. When it makes its debut at Benna Ford, drivers will have a pair of standard models to choose from - Mustang EcoBoost® and Mustang GT - that are available in coupe and convertible body styles. The track-focused 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is expected to arrive in the same timeframe with upgraded performance attributes and a more aggressive style. How Much Power Does the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Have? The 2024 Ford Mustang sets the bar high for the iconic muscle car with an impressive engine lineup that is more powerful than ever. The entry-level Ford Mustang EcoBoost® employs the most powerful standard engine in a Ford Mustang to date with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder that produces 315 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The ever-popular Ford Mustang GT uses a 4th-Generation 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 that is capable of 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque - making it the most powerful naturally-aspirated eight-cylinder Ford Mustang ever. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a horse of a different color and will challenge many competitors in its class. Powered by a performance-engineered 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 power core, the 2024 Ford Mustang will make 500 horsepower and 418 pound feet of torque with a responsive six-speed TREMEC® manual transmission. That is the most powerful eight-cylinder engine in any Ford Mustang that does not have the Shelby® name attached to it. What Are the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Performance Features? Gearheads who are drawn to the power and performance of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse may want to know what makes this mechanical masterpiece tick. We are here to help at Benna Ford. The Ford Mustang Dark Horse employs an engine that relies on Ford Performance features to provide next-level performance. Performance upgrades to the Ford Mustang Dark Horse engine include a re-balanced crankshaft and forged piston connecting rods that were first used by the Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500® and allow the track-focused Mustang to handle higher cylinder pressure and piston speeds. High-strength camshafts provide added durability on the track and allow the Mustang Dark Horse to hit an incredible 7,500-rpm redline. Additional performance features that promise to make the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse stand out include a MagneRide® adaptive suspension system, 19-inch Brembo® front brakes with 13.9-inch brake rotors, a Ford Performance strut tower brace for enhanced steering, a Torsen® rear differential and 19-inch wheels with Pirelli P ZERO™ tires. Lightweight carbon fiber wheels by Carbon Revolution will be available later after launch. READ MORE: 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor vs 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Are you interested in the performance-tuned 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse? We hope that this overview of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse release date and engine specs will highlight the latest in an iconic lineup. Contact the Benna Ford Team for more information on the 2024 Ford Mustang and to get pre-approved for financing on your next Ford!

The name Mach I is legendary. It is a symbol of ultimate performance with an aggressive style to boot. Since the first one came out in 1969, the Mustang Mach I became the benchmark for attainable high performance. With its tweaked suspension and big power from underneath its hood, no one was able to match or beat this wild pony. For those who wanted more than just a “normal” Mustang and one of Shelby’s own limited production creations, the Mach I gave the driver everything a Mustang could give – and more. You might have seen one around the streets of the Twin Ports. There's a few lurking around, hidden from view during the winter. One spring roll around, you can expect one to pop up at a car show. Its owners know how precious this metal has become over the past 51 years. And, now, Mustang enthusiasts...you wanted some attainable high performance again. You're about to be rewarded. For 2021, the Mustang Mach I will return. It will be the benchmark of attainable high performance once again. The focus will be on a 480-horsepower version of the 5.0-liter V8 currently residing underneath the hood. No turbochargers or superchargers needed. Just raw V8 power. You can choose between a six-speed manual transmission or a ten-speed automatic transmission. Everything else will be embodied in a fastback coupe with specific design cues that will make the 2021 Mach I stand out – even next to a pristine 1969 version. If you’re interested in becoming one of the first 2021 Mustang Mach I owners, register your interest by contacting Benna Ford. If you can’t wait for one, don’t worry. We got an inventory of new and used Mustangs available here! Take a test drive and experience the sound of speed.

Dependability is designed into every Ford we sell. You see them all over the Twin Ports area, commuting on our bridges and highways, plowing our parking lots, protecting our communities, and putting smiles on our faces. We were happy to hear that Ford took two J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study awards for two of our most popular and iconic vehicles -- the F-150 pickup truck and the Mustang. The 2020 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old, model year vehicles. Therefore, we were happy to hear that owners of 2017 F-150s and Mustangs found their vehicles have provided them with loyal service and operation throughout these past few years. It’s not just these two models that are class leaders in this latest study by J.D. Power. Among non-premium brands, Ford is now fifth overall in brand-wide dependability. One of the reasons cited by J.D. Power has been the improvements made on the SYNC 3 infotainment system, adding to the dependability expected in a Ford today. This study is also a great indicator on how well these vehicles will stand up over time. They also add to resale value, as well. This is why both the F-150 and Mustang are best-sellers in each class – the F-150 continues to be the sales leader among pickup trucks in its 43rd year. Dependability is a long-term trait of a vehicle. Check out our lineup of great cars, trucks, and SUVs at Benna Ford to see why they are so dependable. Test drive one today!