2026 Ford Mustang: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-05·/
Quick Answer
The Ford Mustang (S650) is America's longest-running pony car, offered as a Fastback or Convertible. EcoBoost trims pair a 2.3L turbo I4 (315 hp) with a 10-speed automatic for ~25 mpg combined. GT trims run Ford's 5.0L Coyote V8 (480 hp) and offer a 6-speed Tremec manual. Dark Horse pushes the Coyote to 500 hp with MagneRide standard for track use. SYNC 4 with a 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.4-inch digital cluster come on most trims.
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EcoBoost PremiumMolten Magenta Metallic Tri-coat
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Highlights of the 2026 Ford Mustang
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Two body styles: Fastback (coupe) and Convertible with power-folding soft top
2.3L EcoBoost I4 (315 hp / 350 lb-ft) with 10-speed automatic; up to ~25 mpg combined
5.0L Coyote V8 GT (480 hp / 415 lb-ft) with 10-speed automatic or 6-speed Tremec manual
Dark Horse Coyote V8 (500 hp) with MagneRide adaptive damping standard and larger Brembo brakes
Performance Package available on EcoBoost and GT (Torsen LSD, MagneRide, larger brakes)
13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen + 12.4-inch digital cluster on most trims; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Trim ladder: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Dark Horse, Dark Horse Premium, plus the limited GTD halo
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Bob Swope Ford
Compare available trim levels to find the right Ford Mustang for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 1 in stock
GT Premium1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$63,487
Top price
$63,487
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Engine
V8, 5.0L
MPG (city / hwy)
16 / 24
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Front & rear parking sensors
Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
SYNC 4 infotainment
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Ventilated front seats
Standard equipment — interior & exterior
LED headlights & daytime running lights
Inside the Ford Mustang
Two engines, two characters
The 2026 Mustang splits cleanly into EcoBoost and V8 personalities. The 2.3L EcoBoost I4 makes 315 hp and 350 lb-ft, runs ~25 mpg combined on the EPA cycle, and pairs only with the 10-speed automatic — it's the daily-driver Mustang for buyers who want the look and chassis without the V8 fuel bill. Step up to GT and you get the 5.0L Coyote V8 with 480 hp and 415 lb-ft, your choice of the same 10-speed automatic or the 6-speed Tremec manual, and roughly a 4.0-second 0–60. Dark Horse takes the Coyote to 500 hp with sport-tuned intake and exhaust and adds MagneRide adaptive damping as standard. All three powertrains share the same Mustang chassis, so the difference is character, not platform.
Built for track days, not just car shows
Ford's S650 chassis is genuinely track-capable in the right trim. The Performance Package — available on EcoBoost and GT — adds a Torsen limited-slip differential, MagneRide adaptive damping, larger Brembo brakes, and a front splitter with brake-cooling ducts. Dark Horse goes further with MagneRide standard, larger brakes, and an optional Handling Package that includes adjustable strut tops and Pirelli Trofeo RS tires for serious autocross or track-day use. The 6-speed Tremec manual on GT and Dark Horse uses a no-lift shift function that lets you stay flat to the floor on upshifts at the strip. If you've never tracked a Mustang before, the Performance Package is the difference between a fast car and a confident one.
Daily-driver tech, retro cabin
The S650 cabin pairs a 13.2-inch landscape SYNC 4 touchscreen with a fully digital 12.4-inch cluster — a big modernization step from the previous generation. SYNC 4 supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air updates, and selectable theme packs that change the cluster styling (including a Fox Body retro mode). Co-Pilot360 driver assist is standard, including pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping. The Convertible adds a power-folding soft top across EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse trims for buyers who want open-air motoring without giving up the powertrain choice. Front seats are sport-bolstered on every trim; Recaros are available on GT Premium and standard on Dark Horse Premium.
Pros and Cons
Pros
V8 still available — Coyote 5.0L on GT and Dark Horse, with manual transmission option
Genuinely track-capable in Performance Package and Dark Horse trims
Two body styles: Fastback and Convertible across EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse
EcoBoost trims deliver real Mustang looks at ~25 mpg combined
MagneRide adaptive damping standard on Dark Horse, optional on lower trims
Modern 13.2-inch SYNC 4 + 12.4-inch digital cluster with retro theme options
Co-Pilot360 driver assist standard across the lineup
Cons
GT V8 fuel economy is ~18 mpg combined — not a commuter on a budget
Rear seat is small — strictly a 2+2 for occasional adult use
Convertible trunk space drops sharply with the soft top folded
Manual transmission only on GT and Dark Horse — no manual EcoBoost
GTD is a low-volume halo — not a realistic order for most buyers
Who is the 2026 Ford Mustang best for?
EcoBoost daily — pony car looks, four-cylinder fuel bill
EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium pair the 2.3L turbocharged I4 (315 hp / 350 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic for ~25 mpg combined and full Mustang styling. Add the Performance Package and you get a Torsen LSD, MagneRide adaptive damping, larger brakes, and a front splitter — Mustang fundamentals without the V8 fuel cost. The right pick for drivers in Elizabethtown and Radcliff who want a Mustang that handles a daily commute up I-65 toward Louisville without punishing the pump.
GT V8 muscle — Coyote 5.0L, manual still available
GT and GT Premium run Ford's 5.0L Coyote V8 at 480 hp / 415 lb-ft, with your choice of the 10-speed automatic or the 6-speed Tremec manual (with no-lift shift and rev-matching). The optional Performance Package adds Brembo brakes, Torsen LSD, and MagneRide. ~4.0 seconds to 60. This is the classic Kentucky Mustang — V8 sound, three pedals if you want them, and the kind of car that turns up at every cruise night from Bardstown to Louisville.
Track-capable Dark Horse — 500 hp, MagneRide standard
Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium take the Coyote V8 to 500 hp with sport-tuned intake and exhaust, add MagneRide adaptive damping as standard, larger Brembo brakes, and a stronger Tremec manual gearset. The optional Handling Package adds adjustable strut tops and Pirelli Trofeo RS tires for serious autocross or track-day use. The right Mustang for central-KY enthusiasts who run regional track days at NCM Motorsports Park or take their car to the strip.
Open-air motoring — Convertible across the lineup
The Convertible body style with its power-folding soft top is available across EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse. That means you can pair the open-air experience with anything from the EcoBoost daily to the 480-hp GT V8. Ideal for weekend cruises out toward Nolin Lake or down the Bluegrass Parkway when central-KY weather cooperates.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Mustang in EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse trims — Fastback and Convertible — including V8 cars with the 6-speed Tremec manual. We serve Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown, and the Mustang remains the daily-driver-plus-weekend-cruiser anchor of central-KY car culture, from local cruise nights to track days at NCM Motorsports Park.
New 2026 Ford Mustang Inventory at Bob Swope FordLive
Current in-stock units at Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
SYNC 4 AppLink/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroringAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) forward collision mitigationPre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian DetectionFord Connect mobile hotspot internet access
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Ford Mustang
Yes — the 6-speed Tremec manual is available on GT, GT Premium, Dark Horse, and Dark Horse Premium. EcoBoost trims are 10-speed automatic only. The Tremec includes a no-lift shift function for the strip and rev-matching for street driving.
GT runs the 5.0L Coyote V8 at 480 hp with 415 lb-ft. Dark Horse runs a sport-tuned version of the same Coyote at 500 hp, adds MagneRide adaptive damping as standard, larger Brembo brakes, and a stronger Tremec manual gearset. Dark Horse is the track-focused Mustang; GT is the street-focused V8.
An option group available on EcoBoost and GT that adds a Torsen limited-slip differential, MagneRide adaptive damping, larger Brembo front brakes, a front splitter with brake-cooling ducts, and unique wheels. It's the closest you can get to Dark Horse hardware on a lower trim.
Roughly 5.0 seconds for EcoBoost, ~4.0 seconds for GT with the 10-speed automatic, and ~3.8 seconds for Dark Horse — all manufacturer figures, conditions vary.
About 25 mpg combined for the 2.3L EcoBoost with 10-speed automatic, and roughly 18 mpg combined for the 5.0L GT with 10-speed automatic. Manual GT is similar. Convertible figures are within 1 mpg of Fastback.
Yes — most trims pair a 13.2-inch landscape SYNC 4 touchscreen with a 12.4-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The cluster offers selectable theme packs, including a Fox Body retro mode.
Yes — the Convertible body style is available across EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse trims, so you can pair the power-folding soft top with the 5.0L Coyote V8.
A low-volume halo Mustang built around a Multimatic-engineered chassis with a supercharged 5.2L Predator V8 making roughly 815 hp. It's hand-built in Michigan, allocation is extremely limited, and pricing is approximately $300,000. Most dealers will not carry one in stock.
Yes — Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assist is standard across the lineup, including pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping system.
Ford's standard new-vehicle warranty is 3 years / 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain. Roadside assistance is included for 5 years / 60,000 miles.
Live stock changes daily — see the inventory section on this page for current 2026 Mustangs at Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, including EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse trims and Fastback / Convertible body styles when available.
Pricing varies by trim, body style, and transmission — EcoBoost is the entry, GT and GT Premium step up to V8, and Dark Horse is the track-capable top. See the live inventory section on this page for current pricing on units in stock at Bob Swope Ford.
Bob Swope Ford is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serving Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and surrounding central-KY communities along the I-65 corridor.
Yes — request a test drive through the contact form on this page or call Bob Swope Ford. We'll confirm a 2026 Mustang in the trim and transmission you want — automatic or 6-speed Tremec manual on GT and Dark Horse — and have it ready when you arrive.
Yes. Our service department is staffed by factory-trained Ford technicians and uses Motorcraft parts and Ford's published maintenance intervals. New Mustangs come with Ford's 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty and 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage. For GT and Dark Horse owners we handle V8-specific service including track-use oil changes and high-performance brake fluid flushes — important if you run regional track days or autocross.
