From Retro V8 to Electric Thrills: The 2025 Mustang Collection

Few automotive names carry as much history as Ford Mustang.

But in 2026, choosing a Mustang can mean two very different things.

You can choose the traditional Ford Mustang fastback or convertible — a rear-wheel-drive performance car available with turbocharged four-cylinder or V8 power.

Or you can choose the Mustang Mach-E — a five-passenger all-electric crossover available with rear-wheel drive or electric all-wheel drive.

They share the Mustang name and an emphasis on performance and design, but they are not different trims of the same vehicle.

At Anderson Ford Bullhead City, understanding that difference is the best place to start when deciding which member of the Mustang family fits your lifestyle.

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2026 Ford Mustang vs. Mustang Mach-E at a Glance

Category	2026 Ford Mustang	2026 Mustang Mach-E
Vehicle Type	Performance coupe / convertible	All-electric crossover
Seating	Up to 4	5
Drive	Rear-wheel drive	RWD or available eAWD depending on model
Power	315 to 795 hp depending on model	Up to 480 hp
Best For	Traditional sports-car driving	EV performance with everyday crossover utility

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What’s New for the 2026 Ford Mustang?

The seventh-generation Mustang continues for 2026, but Ford has added several significant new choices.

Highlights include:

• New Mustang Dark Horse SC with 795 horsepower
• New factory Mustang RTR® Package for EcoBoost Fastback
• New FX Package for GT Premium
• New TLD™ Signature Edition limited to 550 examples
• New Avalanche Gray, Adriatic Blue Metallic, and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat exterior colors
• Additional available seat-belt colors
• Ford Connectivity Package included for one year across the lineup

Those updates give buyers everything from a relatively approachable 315-horsepower EcoBoost to a 795-horsepower supercharged Dark Horse SC.

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2026 Mustang Engine Choices

2.3L EcoBoost® — 315 Horsepower

Mustang EcoBoost models use a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder producing:

• 315 horsepower
• 350 lb-ft of torque

EcoBoost provides the traditional rear-wheel-drive Mustang layout while offering a very different character from the V8 models.

It makes sense for drivers who want Mustang styling and handling for everyday use without requiring V8 power.

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5.0L Mustang GT — Up to 486 Horsepower

The Mustang GT remains the centerpiece for buyers who consider a naturally aspirated V8 essential to the Mustang experience.

The 5.0-liter Coyote™ V8 produces:

• 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque in standard form
• 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft with the available Active Valve Performance Exhaust

GT models also preserve something increasingly rare in modern performance cars: an available traditional manual-driving experience.

For enthusiasts who associate Mustang with V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and unmistakable exhaust character, GT remains the heart of the lineup.

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Mustang Dark Horse — 500 Horsepower

The Dark Horse® uses a modified version of Ford’s Gen-4 5.0L Coyote V8.

Output rises to:

• 500 horsepower
• 418 lb-ft of torque

Dark Horse also moves beyond straight-line power with performance equipment such as:

• MagneRide® Damping System
• Brembo™ brakes
• Additional engine, transmission, and differential cooling
• Available Dark Horse Handling Package
• Available TREMEC® 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching

It is designed for drivers who want substantially more track capability than a conventional Mustang GT while retaining street usability.

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New for 2026: Mustang Dark Horse SC

The performance ceiling moves dramatically higher for 2026 with the new Mustang Dark Horse SC.

Its supercharged 5.2-liter V8 is related to the engine used in Ford’s Mustang GTD and produces:

• 795 horsepower
• 660 lb-ft of torque

Dark Horse SC was developed through collaboration between Ford Racing’s motorsports and road-car teams, with changes extending beyond the engine into areas such as:

• Aerodynamics
• Cooling
• Braking
• Suspension tuning
• Steering
• Tires

This is no longer simply the next step above a Mustang GT. Dark Horse SC sits in a different performance category entirely.

Its limits belong on a closed course or track, not public roads.

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Mustang RTR: Turbo Performance Goes in a New Direction

Another major addition for 2026 is the factory-produced Mustang RTR® Package for EcoBoost Fastback.

Ford developed it with RTR Vehicles and professional driver Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Rather than simply adding appearance pieces, the RTR package incorporates performance-focused chassis and powertrain technology, including Ford-developed anti-lag turbocharger technology.

That gives buyers an interesting alternative:

You no longer necessarily need a V8 Mustang to choose a more specialized factory performance configuration.

RTR gives the EcoBoost side of the lineup its own enthusiast-focused identity.

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Mustang FX Package: A Look Back at the Fox-Body Era

The available FX Package takes a very different approach.

Offered on Mustang GT Premium, it incorporates design details inspired by the Fox-body Mustangs that became performance icons in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Distinctive touches include:

• Oxford White-painted wheels
• White exterior badging
• Retro-inspired interior details
• Available heritage-style seating treatments

For Mustang enthusiasts, the package connects the current seventh-generation car with another important chapter of Mustang history.

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2026 Gas Mustang: Which One Should You Choose?

• EcoBoost: best everyday entry into Mustang performance
• EcoBoost Premium: more comfort and cabin equipment
• EcoBoost with RTR Package: most enthusiast-focused turbo Mustang
• GT: best traditional V8 Mustang experience
• GT Premium: V8 power with additional comfort and technology
• GT Premium with FX Package: best retro-inspired configuration
• Dark Horse: best naturally aspirated track-focused Mustang
• Dark Horse Premium: Dark Horse capability with added interior equipment
• Dark Horse SC: extreme supercharged performance

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What About Mustang Mach-E?

The 2026 Mustang Mach-E offers an entirely different interpretation of Mustang performance.

Instead of a two-door rear-wheel-drive sports car, Mach-E is an all-electric five-passenger crossover.

Its advantages include:

• Instant electric-motor torque
• Five-passenger seating
• Four-door practicality
• Rear-wheel drive or available electric all-wheel drive
• Up to 320 miles of EPA-estimated range in an appropriate configuration
• Available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driver assistance
• Large 15.5-inch center touchscreen

For someone who likes Mustang design and performance personality but needs considerably more everyday passenger and cargo flexibility, Mach-E presents a completely different ownership proposition.

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2026 Mustang Mach-E Models

The 2026 Mustang Mach-E lineup consists of four models:

• Select
• Premium
• GT
• Rally

The former GT Performance Edition is not a separate 2026 trim. Performance equipment is now handled through the GT and its available performance upgrades and packages.

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Mustang Mach-E Select — The Starting Point

The Select is the most accessible way into Mustang Mach-E ownership.

Highlights include:

• Rear-wheel drive or available eAWD
• Up to approximately 300 miles of EPA-estimated range in the appropriate configuration
• 15.5-inch center touchscreen
• 10.2-inch digital cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Phone As A Key

Best for: drivers who want Mustang Mach-E design, EV driving, and everyday practicality without prioritizing maximum luxury or performance.

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Mustang Mach-E Premium — The Range and Comfort Choice

The Premium places more emphasis on range and interior comfort.

In its longest-range configuration, Ford lists up to 320 miles of EPA-estimated range.

Highlights include:

• RWD or available eAWD
• Available extended-range battery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• B&O® audio system
• 15.5-inch center touchscreen
• Available Sport Appearance Package

Best for: buyers prioritizing range, comfort, and road-trip usability.

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Mustang Mach-E GT — 480-Horsepower Electric Performance

The GT moves Mustang Mach-E firmly into performance territory.

Ford rates it at:

• 480 horsepower
• 600 lb-ft of torque in standard form
• Standard eAWD
• Approximately 280 miles of EPA-estimated range

With the available GT Performance Upgrade, torque increases to approximately 700 lb-ft, and Ford lists a 0–60 mph time of approximately 3.3 seconds.

GT also includes hardware such as:

• Brembo™ front brakes
• Ford Performance front seats
• Upgraded electric all-wheel drive
• Available GT Performance & Handling Package

Acceleration testing and performance driving should be limited to appropriate closed-course conditions.

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New for 2026: Mach-E GT California Special

Ford has also brought one of Mustang’s classic appearance names into the electric era.

The 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT California Special is inspired by the original 1968 Mustang California Special.

Its unique details include:

• Rave Blue exterior accents
• Illuminated blue Pony emblem
• California-inspired hood graphics
• 20-inch Carbonized Gray wheels
• Unique GT/CS badging
• Navy Pier Ford Performance seating
• Blue and Metal Gray interior stitching

That is an interesting connection between the traditional Mustang and Mach-E: a special edition born from the gasoline Mustang’s 1960s history now has an electric interpretation.

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Mustang Mach-E Rally — Performance Beyond Pavement

The Rally is the most unusual Mustang Mach-E.

Instead of focusing entirely on pavement performance, Ford gives Rally equipment designed for loose surfaces and off-pavement use.

Highlights include:

• 480 horsepower
• 700 lb-ft of torque
• Standard eAWD
• Rallycross-tuned MagneRide® damping
• Underbody protective shields
• Unique front-end treatment with LED fog lamps
• RallySport Drive Mode
• Approximately 255 miles of EPA-estimated range
• 0–60 mph in approximately 3.4 seconds

Best for: drivers who want Mach-E performance with additional capability on appropriate loose or unpaved surfaces.

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New Mach-E Pro Power Onboard

For 2026, Ford also offers Pro Power Onboard™ capability on Mustang Mach-E.

The system can provide up to 400 watts of electrical output for compatible electronics and equipment.

That can be useful for:

• Charging electronics
• Small outdoor equipment
• Camping accessories
• Recreational gear

It is another way Mach-E combines performance with practical crossover functionality.

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Mustang or Mustang Mach-E?

The right answer depends on what you want your Mustang to do.

Choose the traditional Mustang if you want:

• Rear-wheel-drive sports-car handling
• A fastback or convertible
• Available manual transmission
• A naturally aspirated V8
• Traditional exhaust sound and engine character
• Track-oriented Dark Horse models
• The extreme performance of Dark Horse SC

Choose Mustang Mach-E if you want:

• All-electric driving
• Five-passenger seating
• Four doors
• Available eAWD
• Up to 320 miles of EPA-estimated range
• Instant electric torque
• Available BlueCruise
• More everyday passenger and cargo utility

They are not substitutes for one another in the traditional sense.

A Mustang GT buyer who specifically wants a manual V8 sports car probably is not cross-shopping a Mach-E Premium.

But a driver attracted to Mustang design and performance who also needs five seats, four doors, and EV practicality may find Mach-E much easier to live with every day.

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Which Mustang Fits Bullhead City Life?

Both sides of the Mustang family can make sense around Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley, Laughlin, and the lower Colorado River — but for very different reasons.

A traditional Mustang works well for drivers who want a dedicated performance car for daily use, weekend drives, and highway travel toward places such as Lake Havasu City, Kingman, or Las Vegas.

The convertible can be especially enjoyable during the cooler months when open-air driving around the Colorado River is considerably more inviting.

Mach-E takes the more practical approach.

Its five-passenger cabin, four-door layout, available eAWD, and electric powertrain can make it easier to use as a primary everyday vehicle while still delivering rapid acceleration and Mustang-inspired styling.

Drivers considering a Mach-E should also think realistically about their charging situation, typical daily mileage, regional travel patterns, and how temperature and climate-control use can affect real-world EV range.

That is the advantage of having both choices: Mustang no longer represents only one type of performance vehicle.

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More Than 60 Years of Mustang History

The traditional Mustang carries one of the longest-running performance-car legacies in North America.

Ford describes Mustang as the longest continuously produced sports-car nameplate in North America.

More than six decades after the original arrived, the family now stretches from a 315-horsepower turbocharged fastback to a 795-horsepower Dark Horse SC and a 480-horsepower all-electric Mach-E GT.

Even with those very different interpretations, performance remains the common thread.

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2026 Mustang Earns Top Initial-Quality Honors

The current Mustang also has a meaningful quality achievement behind it.

In the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, Ford Mustang ranked highest in the Sporty Car segment for the second consecutive year.

The study measures problems experienced by new owners during the first 90 days of ownership, so it should not be interpreted as a guarantee of long-term reliability.

But it does provide current independent evidence that the newest Mustang is performing strongly in early ownership.

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Shop Mustang and Mustang Mach-E at Anderson Ford Bullhead City

Whether you want the turbocharged responsiveness of a Mustang EcoBoost, the sound of a 5.0L Mustang GT, the track-focused capability of Dark Horse, or the instant torque and everyday practicality of Mustang Mach-E, the right choice starts with deciding what kind of Mustang experience you want.

Browse current Mustang and Mustang Mach-E inventory at Anderson Ford Bullhead City and compare powertrains, body styles, performance equipment, colors, and available technology.

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