The seventh-generation Ford Mustang arrived for the 2024 model year on the S650 platform, an evolution of the S550 architecture rather than a clean-sheet design. Ford kept the two-engine structure of the late S550 cars: a turbocharged 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost inline-four and a fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8. The Dark Horse replaced the Mach 1 as the top naturally aspirated model, rated at 500 hp. The S650 retained independent rear suspension across the line, a feature standardized on the prior S550 generation. Inside, Ford fitted an all-digital dashboard built around two reconfigurable screens. Transmission choices were a 6-speed manual, offered on GT and Dark Horse, or a 10-speed automatic. The body styles were coupe (fastback) and convertible. Because this generation is current, exact figures for the later 2025 and 2026 model years are stated only where confirmed, and forward-looking details are kept general.
At a glance
- Years: 2024-2026 (seventh generation, S650)
- Platform: Ford S650, an evolution of the S550; independent rear suspension
- Body styles: fastback coupe and convertible
- Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost turbo inline-four and a fourth-generation 5.0L (302) "Coyote" V8
- Performance models: GT and the Dark Horse, the top naturally aspirated model that replaced the Mach 1
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (Getrag MT-82 on the GT, Tremec TR-3160 on the Dark Horse) or 10-speed automatic; the EcoBoost is automatic only
- Horsepower basis: SAE net
Year-by-year changes
| Year | Platform | Engines | Transmissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | S650 | 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost turbo I4 (315 hp, 350 lb-ft); fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 (GT 480 hp, 486 hp with active-valve performance exhaust; Dark Horse 500 hp) | EcoBoost: 10-speed automatic only. GT: Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. Dark Horse: Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. | Launch year of the seventh-generation Mustang. The 2024 Dark Horse replaced the Mach 1 as the top naturally aspirated model, rated 500 hp. The GT 5.0L is rated 480 hp, or 486 hp with the active-valve performance exhaust, and the 2.3L EcoBoost is rated 315 hp and 350 lb-ft. All-digital dashboard introduced. Coupe and convertible offered. |
| 2025 | S650 | 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost turbo I4; fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 | EcoBoost: 10-speed automatic only. GT (Getrag MT-82) and Dark Horse (Tremec TR-3160): 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. | The 2025 Mustang continued the S650 lineup carried over from 2024. Trim and option specifics for the 2025 model year are not detailed here where unconfirmed. |
| 2026 | S650 | 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost turbo I4; fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 | EcoBoost: 10-speed automatic only. GT (Getrag MT-82) and Dark Horse (Tremec TR-3160): 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic. | The 2026 Mustang continues the seventh-generation S650 line. Specific 2026 changes are not stated here where unconfirmed. Ford has confirmed a limited, ultra-high-performance supercharged Mustang GTD for this generation. |
The S650 platform
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang uses the S650 platform, which Ford developed as an evolution of the sixth-generation S550 rather than an all-new architecture. The S650 retained the independent rear suspension that the S550 had standardized across the entire Mustang line, ending the live-axle base cars of earlier generations. The 2024 Mustang launched in coupe (fastback) and convertible body styles, with no hatchback or sedan variant.
Engines: 2.3L EcoBoost and the fourth-generation 5.0L Coyote
The 2024 Mustang carried two engine families forward from the late S550 cars. The base engine is the 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost, a turbocharged inline-four. The performance engine is a fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8, the latest revision of the dual-overhead-cam Coyote that Ford first introduced for 2011. Both engines are SAE net rated. In 2024 the 2.3L EcoBoost is rated 315 hp and 350 lb-ft, the 5.0L GT is rated 480 hp (486 hp with the active-valve performance exhaust), and the Dark Horse 5.0L is rated 500 hp. The Coyote V8 powers the GT and the Dark Horse, while the 2.3L EcoBoost powers the entry models.
The Dark Horse
The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse replaced the Mach 1 as the top naturally aspirated model in the Mustang range. The Dark Horse uses the 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 and is rated at 500 hp. It sits above the GT in the lineup, occupying the position the Mach 1 held in the prior S550 generation. The Dark Horse is offered with a Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic.
Transmissions and interior
The 2024 Mustang GT offers a Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual and the Dark Horse offers a Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual, while a 10-speed automatic is available across the range; the 2.3L EcoBoost is automatic only. Inside, the seventh-generation Mustang uses an all-digital dashboard built around two reconfigurable display screens, replacing the analog instruments and smaller central screen of earlier cars. This digital cluster is standard across the S650 Mustang line.
Frequently asked questions
What platform is the 2024 Ford Mustang built on?
The 2024 Ford Mustang is built on the S650 platform. Ford developed the S650 as an evolution of the sixth-generation S550 architecture rather than as a clean-sheet design. The S650 retained the independent rear suspension that was standardized across the Mustang line on the prior S550 generation.
What engines does the 2024 Mustang (S650) offer?
The 2024 Mustang offers a turbocharged 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost inline-four (315 hp, 350 lb-ft) as the base engine and a fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 as the performance engine (480 hp in the GT, 486 hp with the active-valve performance exhaust, and 500 hp in the Dark Horse). The Coyote V8 powers the GT and the Dark Horse. All ratings are SAE net.
What is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
The Mustang Dark Horse, introduced for 2024, is the top naturally aspirated model in the seventh-generation range, rated at 500 hp from the 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8. The 2024 Dark Horse replaced the Mach 1 in this position. It is available with a Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic.
Does the 2024 Mustang come with a manual transmission?
Yes. The 2024 Mustang GT offers a Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual and the Dark Horse offers a Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual. A 10-speed automatic is also available across the seventh-generation Mustang range, and the 2.3L EcoBoost is automatic only.
What body styles does the seventh-generation Mustang offer?
The seventh-generation Mustang (S650) is offered as a coupe (fastback) and as a convertible. The Mach-E, an electric crossover, is a separate Ford model and is not part of the Mustang coupe and convertible lineage covered here.
Sources
Ford Motor Company model-year specifications and press materials for the seventh-generation (S650) Mustang; Mustang enthusiast reference works and marque histories; period automotive press coverage of the 2024 Mustang and Dark Horse launch. Figures for later model years in the 2024-2026 span are stated only where confirmed.
Asked all the time
What platform is the 2024 Ford Mustang built on?
The 2024 Ford Mustang is built on the S650 platform. Ford developed the S650 as an evolution of the sixth-generation S550 architecture rather than as a clean-sheet design. The S650 retained the independent rear suspension that was standardized across the Mustang line on the prior S550 generation.
What engines does the 2024 Mustang (S650) offer?
The 2024 Mustang offers a turbocharged 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost inline-four as the base engine and a fourth-generation 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8 as the performance engine. The Coyote V8 powers the GT and the Dark Horse. All ratings are SAE net.
What is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse?
The Mustang Dark Horse, introduced for 2024, is the top naturally aspirated model in the seventh-generation range, rated at about 500 hp from the 5.0L (302 cu in) Coyote V8. The 2024 Dark Horse replaced the Mach 1 in this position. It is available with a 6-speed Tremec manual or a 10-speed automatic.
Does the 2024 Mustang come with a manual transmission?
Yes. The 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse offer a 6-speed manual transmission supplied by Tremec. A 10-speed automatic is also available across the seventh-generation Mustang range.
What body styles does the seventh-generation Mustang offer?
The seventh-generation Mustang (S650) is offered as a coupe (fastback) and as a convertible. The Mach-E, an electric crossover, is a separate Ford model and is not part of the Mustang coupe and convertible lineage covered here.
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