If you love the popular classic muscle car, the Mustang, you will be happy to know that in 2026, Ford continues its legacy. Though the Mustang still has its powerful four-cylinder or V-8 engines, your pony can come in new colors and with a new retro package this year.
Key Takeaways
- There are new colors and a new retro package available in 2026.
- With eight trims and several packages and options available, the Mustang is expected to vary in price starting about $30,000.
- The Mustang can have either a four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission or a V-8 with either an automatic or manual transmission.
What’s new on the Ford Mustang in 2026?
New colors and a new retro FX package are going to be available. New colors are on the horizon for the Ford Mustang in 2026. A new teal-like color, Adriatic Blue Metallic, will be added as an option as well as the return of the Orange Fury Metallic Tricoat color. There will also be new color seat belts available. Orange, blue, or black with a red stripe are said to be on the way in the new Mustang.
In addition to the new colors, a retro new FX package will be available for the GT Premium which heralds back to the Fox Body Mustang from the 80s. It will get new wheels, new accents, and new plaid seats.
How much does the 2026 Mustang cost?
The Mustang varies in price depending on the model and options, starting from $30,000. In 2026, the Mustang is estimated to start in price from $30,000 to $74,000 depending on trim and options. There look to be eight trims available: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, EcoBoost Convertible, GT, GT Premium, GT Convertible, and the Dark Horse. There are a variety of options and packages available, including the Premium Package for about $5,000.
How much horsepower does it get?
The Mustang is a popular muscle car that can get anywhere from 315 to 500 horsepower, depending on the trim and options. Let’s talk power! Long known as a popular muscle car, the Mustang keeps that reputation going. Its powertrain options start with a turbocharged 2.3 L four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that gets 315 horsepower with 350 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The more powerful option is the 5.0 L V-8. This beast of an engine gets 480 horsepower with 415 pound-feet of torque. It can be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, or for the purists among us, a six-speed manual transmission. With the optional performance exhaust, it is said to increase to 486 horsepower with 418 pound-feet of torque.
For an elite experience, there is the Mustang Dark Horse. This powerful pony is a “track-focused step up from the GT.” You’ll get a staggering 500 horsepower with this version of the 5.0 L V-8. Speaking of power, this Dark Horse will go from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds and can cross the quarter-mile mark in 12.5 seconds at 115mph.
Summary
If you love that classic muscle car look and feel, 2026 might be the year for you to take the plunge and get that Mustang you’ve always wanted. While maintaining its reputation for performance and power, you will see new colors and a new retro package available. To learn more, contact Jarrett-Gordon Ford of Winter Haven today!