Ford Racing Introduces the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible to Canada

British Columbia has no shortage of roads built for a drop-top. The 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible gives performance shoppers a new reason to put one of them on the calendar.

This is the first new high-performance Mustang convertible since 2013, and it pairs supercharged V8 power with a chassis built to handle open-air speed. Here is what Ford Racing has actually confirmed.

What’s Confirmed for the Dark Horse SC Convertible

The Dark Horse SC Convertible is the drop-top counterpart to the Dark Horse SC coupe, joining it as the newest member of the Mustang Dark Horse family. Where the coupe was tuned to be the most track-capable Dark Horse built, the convertible was engineered by the same Ford Racing team for a different job: open-air street driving and long-distance grand touring.

A supercharged 5.2-litre V8 sits under the hood, sending 795 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. That drivetrain is shared with the Dark Horse SC coupe, but the convertible gets its own structural work to carry the power without a fixed roof.

Ford Racing engineers started with the Mustang GT convertible’s architecture and added a magnesium tower-to-tower brace across the engine bay. It is a lightweight reinforcement built specifically to keep the chassis rigid under the added output of the supercharged V8.

Powertrain and Chassis at a Glance

The suspension is where the convertible separates itself from a simple roof-off version of the coupe. Ford Racing tuned the next-generation MagneRide setup for street composure rather than lap times, aiming for a ride that stays smooth on a cruise but plants itself the moment the accelerator is pressed.

What Matters for Performance Shoppers Right Now

A convertible built around 795 horsepower lives or dies on how it feels with the top down, and that is where the Dark Horse SC Convertible puts its engineering effort. Dropping the roof takes one button press, opening the cabin to the full sound of the V8 and the supercharger whine without a barrier overhead.

The driving character is deliberately different from the coupe. Instead of chasing a track lap, the tuning target was a grand touring feel: composed at highway speed, confident through a corner, and comfortable enough for a longer drive along the coast.

Personalization gets real attention too. The Dark Horse SC Convertible adds new exterior colour options, including Precision Purple, along with a unique brake caliper colour. Inside, premium trim is available in Black Onyx and Space Gray, giving buyers a way to match the cabin to the exterior statement.

For a British Columbia shopper cross-shopping performance convertibles, the value proposition is straightforward: this is the highest-horsepower Mustang convertible Ford has built, with chassis reinforcement and suspension tuning specific to the open-top format rather than a coupe with the roof cut off.

Ordering and Next Steps

Ford Racing has confirmed the Dark Horse SC Convertible is moving toward Canadian availability, with ordering and delivery details being finalized ahead of its arrival at dealerships. Exact ordering windows and delivery timing can shift as production plans are finalized, so the most accurate information will come directly from your local Ford dealer.

For a car built around a hand-assembled supercharged V8 and convertible-specific chassis work, configuration details, options, and delivery sequencing are worth confirming early with a dealer who can walk through what applies to your order.

Getting Behind the Wheel of the Dark Horse SC Convertible

The 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible pairs a 795-horsepower supercharged V8 with a dual-clutch transmission and a suspension tuned specifically for open-air street driving, giving Mustang buyers a grand touring alternative to the track-focused coupe.

Visit Glenoak Ford Sales in Victoria to speak with the team about ordering details, configuration options, and delivery timing for the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible.