Unit number 001 of the Dark Horse SC 2026 breaks the bank at an event that also sold the first electric sports Cadillac
The hammer was beaten by an impressive figure at the traditional Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale (USA) last weekend. The first produced example of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC 2026 was sold for US$ 1,25 million (about R$ 7,3 million in direct conversion) – substantially higher than market estimates for the production model.
The sale was charitable. The entire amount raised will be allocated to Breakthrough T1D, a global organization focused on combating and treating type 1 diabetes. The amount far exceeds the US$ 565 thousand previously paid for the first Mustang of the current generation (S650), consolidating the interest of collectors in Ford’s high-performance variants.
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Technically positioned as the spiritual successor to the Shelby GT500, the Dark Horse SC fills the power gap below the exclusive GTD lineup. The model is equipped with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, designed to deliver power in the region of 800 hp — surpassing the 760 hp of its predecessor. Power management is in charge of a Tremec dual-clutch automatic transmission, with seven gears.
The auctioned unit has the “Track Pack”, a package aimed at track use that adds carbon-ceramic brakes, adjustable traction control system, carbon fiber paddle shifters and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
The Barrett-Jackson event served as a bellwether for the niche American sports car market. In addition to the Mustang, the auction also negotiated the first chassis of the Cadillac Lyriq V, the first electric car in the luxury brand’s sports division, sold for US$ 550 thousand.
Although Ford has not released the official retail price of the Mustang Dark Horse SC, the model is expected to hit North American dealerships in mid-2026 costing in the six-figure range, but far from the million dollars paid for this historic example.
