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Fast, loud and with an athleticism that belies its nameplate and 1,822kg kerb weight, the Dark Horse delivers a driving experience that is surprisingly involving and rewarding. A big part of that is down to the gearbox. You can have the Dark Horse as a 10-speed automatic but our car is the six-speed manual (remember those?) and it is without question the better pick.
With 350kW/550Nm on tap, the Dark Horse shares the core of its naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 with the regular GT. The ride has a pleasing duality and the cabin, which has long been a Mustang weakness, is a welcome improvement thanks to better quality materials and a new dual-screen digital dash. As it stands, the Dark Horse is a remarkable machine – certainly one that delivers a driving experience that is more than the sum of its parts.
Price/as tested: $99,102/$105,332 (plus on-road costs)
Engine: 5.0-litre V8, dohc, 32v
Power: 350kW @ 7250rpm
Torque : 550Nm @ 4850rpm
Transmission: 6-sp manual or 10-sp auto
Weight: 1822kg (m), 1842kg (a)
L/W/H/WB: 4823/2097/1413/2719mm
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 255/40R19 (f), 275/40R19 (r)
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*Price and estimated tax savings based on the following assumptions: (1) living in NSW 2000, (2) salary: $120,000 gross p.a., (3) travelling 15,000 kms p.a., (4) lease term: 5-years, and (5) salary sacrifice using Employee Contribution Method (ECM) and FBT Exempt Method for Electric Car Discount eligible EVs. Images shown may not be the exact car that the calculations have been based on. All figures quoted include budgets for finance, charging and/or fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, Vero by Suncorp comprehensive motor insurance, Hydro Platinum Pack and re-registration over the period of the lease. Vehicle residual, as set by Australian Taxation Office, is payable at the end of lease term. The exact residual amount will be specified in your vehicle quote.
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