Indiana drivers who want America's best-selling sports car have nine ways to get there in 2026. The Ford Mustang returns with a lineup that runs from a turbocharged four-cylinder fastback starting in the low $30Ks to the 500-horsepower Dark Horse Premium pushing into the high $60Ks, with a convertible option for buyers who want open-air driving on Indiana's summer back roads. Every 2026 Mustang comes standard with a 12.4-inch digital cluster, 13.2-inch touchscreen, Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance technology, selectable drive modes, electronic line-lock, launch control, and independent rear suspension across the full lineup. With Indianapolis Motor Speedway just 45 minutes down I-69, Anderson is the right starting point for finding your Mustang at Ed Martin Ford.
Ed Martin Ford stocks 2026 Ford Mustang configurations across the full trim lineup, including both fastback and convertible body styles where available. Contact our sales team at 765-227-2181 for current inventory or to locate a specific configuration.
Every 2026 Mustang comes standard with Track Apps, launch control, and Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance technology. See the full trim comparison below for a complete feature breakdown by model.
A pre-owned Ford Mustang gives Indiana buyers access to the full range of recent generations, including GT500, GT350, Bullitt, and Mach 1 special editions that are no longer in production. We inspect every pre-owned vehicle before it reaches our lot and stock Mustangs across a wide range of price points.
A Certified Pre-Owned Ford Mustang combines the performance of this nameplate with manufacturer-backed warranty coverage and a comprehensive multi-point inspection. For Indiana buyers who want a late-model Mustang with factory protection, the CPO program is the most confident path to ownership.
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The first decision most Mustang buyers face is not which trim to choose - it is which body style. Both deliver the same core driving experience, but the right answer depends on how you plan to use the car.
The fastback is available across all five trim families: EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, and Dark Horse. It offers a more aggressive roofline, a firmer structural platform, and is the only body style available if you want the Dark Horse or the GT base trim. Buyers who want MagneRide suspension on the EcoBoost or EcoBoost Premium trims must also choose a fastback, as MagneRide is not available on those convertible configurations. The GT Premium Convertible is the one exception - MagneRide is available as an option on the GT Premium in both fastback and convertible form.
The convertible is available on the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, and GT Premium trims only. There is no GT base convertible and no Dark Horse convertible. Beyond the roof itself, the convertible trims come with a few meaningful differences. The EcoBoost Convertible upgrades to a 9-speaker sound system as standard where the EcoBoost Fastback comes with 6 speakers. The EcoBoost Convertible also adds Active Noise Cancellation and a lockable glove box as standard. The GT Premium Convertible includes the magnesium-framed panoramic curved display as standard, where it is optional on the GT Premium Fastback.
For Indiana buyers, the convertible makes a strong case from May through September on roads like State Road 32 through the Whitewater Valley or the rural stretches heading south toward Columbus. For year-round daily driving through Indiana winters, the fastback is the more practical platform and gives you access to the full range of performance and handling package options across the lineup.
The 2026 Mustang lineup runs from a capable everyday sports car to a track-focused performance machine. Each trim has a distinct buyer profile.
The EcoBoost is the entry point, and it is more capable than its price suggests. The 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder produces 315 horsepower on 93-octane fuel, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 3.15 limited-slip rear axle. Indiana buyers who want a Mustang for daily driving with weekend enjoyment, or who want to keep payments manageable, will find the EcoBoost delivers genuine sports car feel without the fuel and insurance costs of the V8. The EcoBoost Fastback starts in the low $30Ks.
The RTR Package, a Ford-authorized collaboration with RTR Vehicles adding aggressive styling, is available on the EcoBoost Fastback and EcoBoost Premium Fastback for buyers who want a more distinctive appearance.
The EcoBoost Premium is the comfort-focused upgrade for buyers who want the four-cylinder powertrain with a more refined interior. ActiveX seating, heated and cooled front seats, a 6-way power driver seat with memory, and a 9-speaker sound system all come standard. The magnesium curved display is available as a fastback option for buyers who want the full cockpit experience.
The TLD Signature Edition, a designer-limited collectible trim, is exclusive to the EcoBoost Premium Fastback. EcoBoost Premium buyers get the most feature content per dollar in the 2026 Mustang lineup.
The GT is where the Mustang becomes what many Indiana buyers picture when they close their eyes. The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 delivers 480 horsepower, and the 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching is standard, making it one of the few new sports cars at this price point where the manual is the base gearbox, not an upgrade. A 10-speed SelectShift automatic is available for buyers who prefer it. The GT gets a hood vent, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 3.55 limited-slip rear axle, and 18-inch Ebony Black wheels on the base 300A equipment group.
The optional GT Performance Package adds heavier springs, wider performance tires, available Brembo 6-piston front brakes, and suspension tuning that transforms the GT into a serious track day car without leaving the standard trim level. The GT Fastback is the most focused value in the entire Mustang lineup for drivers who want V8 power and a manual transmission.
The GT Premium is the most versatile trim in the 2026 lineup. It builds on the GT with leather-trimmed seating, a 6-way power driver seat with memory, heated and cooled front seats, a standard auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 19-inch Shadow Silver wheels. The magnesium curved display is available on the fastback and standard on the convertible, and the heated steering wheel is standard.
The FX Package, new for 2026 and exclusive to the GT Premium, adds Oxford White wheels and a distinctive appearance treatment that sets the GT Premium apart from the rest of the lineup. The GT Performance Package remains available, and buyers who want the most composed handling short of the Dark Horse can combine it with the available MagneRide system on either the fastback or the convertible.
The GT Premium Convertible, starting in the mid $50Ks, is the only way to get a V8 Mustang convertible in the 2026 lineup.
The Dark Horse is purpose-built for drivers who want more than a fast Mustang. The modified 5.0L Coyote V8 produces 500 horsepower through a unique intake manifold and performance-enhanced powertrain calibration that distinguishes it from the standard GT engine. The 10-speed SelectShift automatic is standard, with the TREMEC 6-speed manual available for buyers who want full control.
MagneRide damping, Brembo 6-piston front brakes, unique chassis and stability control tuning, heavy-duty front springs, a drift brake, a K-brace, engine, transmission, and differential coolers, Active Valve Performance Exhaust with black tips, and a Dark Horse instrument panel badge with the vehicle's unique chassis number all come standard on both Dark Horse trims. The Dark Horse is fastback only and is not available as a convertible.
Both Dark Horse trims share that full hardware package. Where they differ is the interior. The base Dark Horse comes with cloth and vinyl seating and heated front seats as standard. The Dark Horse Premium steps up to ActiveX seating material, heated and cooled front seats, and a memory driver seat, meaningful interior upgrades for buyers who will use the car as a daily driver as much as a performance machine.
The Dark Horse Premium also adds the optional Dark Horse Appearance Package, optional RECARO Micro/Suede sport seats, and the optional Dark Horse Handling Package, which includes Michelin performance tires and wider staggered wheels for buyers who intend to use every one of those 500 horsepower.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Standard Transmission | Optional Transmission | Rear Axle | Convertible Available | Starting Price Range | Convertible Starting Price Range | Audio | Seating Material | Heated Front Seats | Heated and Cooled Seats | Driver Seat | Memory Driver Seat | Magnesium Curved Display | MagneRide Damping System | Drift Brake | Hood Vent | Exhaust | Ford Connectivity Package | K-Brace | Unique Chassis Tuning | Brembo 6-Piston Front Brakes | GT Performance Package | FX Package | Dark Horse Handling Package | Dark Horse Appearance Package | RTR Package | TLD Signature Edition | |
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| EcoBoost | 2.3L EcoBoost | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 10-speed automatic | None | 3.15 limited-slip | Yes | Low $30Ks | Low $40Ks | 6-speaker (fastback) / 9-speaker (convertible) | Cloth / vinyl | Not standard | Not available | Manual | Not available | Not available | Optional (fastback only) | Optional | Not available | Dual bright with rolled tips | Standard | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Optional (fastback only) | Not available |
| EcoBoost Premium | 2.3L EcoBoost | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 10-speed automatic | None | 3.15 limited-slip | Yes | Mid $30Ks | Low $40Ks | 9-speaker standard | ActiveX | Not standard | Standard | 6-way power with lumbar | Standard | Optional (fastback only) | Optional (fastback only) | Optional | Not available | Dual bright with rolled tips | Standard | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Optional (fastback only) | Optional (fastback only) |
| GT | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 480 hp | See window sticker | 6-speed manual with rev matching | 10-speed SelectShift automatic | 3.55 limited-slip | No | Mid $40Ks | N/A | 6-speaker standard | Cloth / vinyl | Optional | Not available | 6-way manual | Not available | Not available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Dual 3.5-inch quad tips (with active valve exhaust) | Standard | Optional | Not available | Optional | Optional | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| GT Premium | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 480 hp | See window sticker | 6-speed manual with rev matching | 10-speed SelectShift automatic | 3.55 limited-slip | Yes | Low $50Ks | Mid $50Ks | 9-speaker standard | Leather-trimmed | Not standard | Standard | 6-way power with lumbar | Standard | Optional (fastback) / Standard (convertible) | Optional | Optional | Standard | Dual 3.5-inch quad tips (with active valve exhaust) | Standard | Optional | Not available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Dark Horse | Modified 5.0L Coyote V8 | 500 hp | See window sticker | 10-speed SelectShift automatic | TREMEC 6-speed manual with rev matching | 3.55 TORSEN and 3.73 TORSEN both standard | No | Mid $60Ks | N/A | B&O 12-speaker standard | Cloth / vinyl (Dark Horse) / ActiveX (Dark Horse Premium) | Standard (Dark Horse) / Not standard (Dark Horse Premium) | Not available (Dark Horse) / Standard (Dark Horse Premium) | 6-way power with lumbar | Not available (Dark Horse) / Standard (Dark Horse Premium) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Active valve with black tips standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Not available | Optional | Optional (Dark Horse Premium only) | Not available | Not available |
Searches for the Mustang Mach-E often land on Mustang pages, so it is worth clarifying. The Mustang Mach-E is a fully electric SUV and a separate model from the Mustang sports car covered on this page. If you are looking for the Mach-E, our team can help you explore that vehicle separately. This page covers the 2026 Ford Mustang sports car only.
Ford has confirmed the Mustang Dark Horse SC is coming in Summer 2026. No pricing or full specifications have been published yet. Indiana buyers who want to be among the first informed when inventory and pricing are available can contact our sales team at 765-227-2181 or reach out through our contact page.
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The following comparisons are based on Ford published specifications and publicly available competitor information. Feature and capability details should be verified against each manufacturer's current specifications before making a purchase decision.
Against the Chevrolet Camaro, the 2026 Mustang competes with one significant advantage: the Camaro was discontinued after the 2024 model year. Buyers cross-shopping a new Camaro will find only used market inventory going forward. The Mustang continues with a full nine-model 2026 lineup, factory warranty coverage, and an active dealer network. For buyers who want a new American sports car with a manual transmission and a V8, the Mustang GT is now the clearest available answer in this segment.
Against the Dodge Challenger and Charger, the comparison has shifted significantly. The traditional Hemi V8 Challenger has been discontinued, and the Charger nameplate has moved to a new generation built around different powertrains - including an EV variant and a twin-turbocharged inline-six - that deliver a different character from the classic Challenger. Buyers who want a naturally aspirated American V8 in a rear-wheel-drive sports car with an available 6-speed manual transmission will find the 2026 Mustang GT occupies that ground clearly and without compromise.
Whether you are financing a Dark Horse or leasing an EcoBoost, our finance team at Ed Martin Ford works with a wide network of lenders to build competitive terms for Indiana buyers. Apply online before you visit or call us at 765-227-2181 to get started.
We combine national Ford offers with our own dealership pricing on every new Mustang. Check our specials page for current cash allowances, APR offers, and lease deals on 2026 Mustang configurations.
Ed Martin Ford is located in Anderson, 45 minutes from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on I-69. We sell Mustangs to Indiana enthusiasts who know the difference between a base automatic and a TREMEC-equipped Dark Horse, and our sales team is equipped to walk through every configuration, package, and powertrain option in the 2026 lineup. If you want to understand what separates the GT Performance Package from a stock GT, or whether MagneRide is worth the upgrade on an EcoBoost Premium, we can give you a real answer.
Our factory-trained technicians know the 2026 Mustang's systems - the 2.3L EcoBoost, the 5.0L Ti-VCT Coyote V8, the Modified Coyote in the Dark Horse, MagneRide damping, the TREMEC transmission, and the Track Apps system. We use genuine Motorcraft parts and Ford-approved procedures. Ed Martin Ford has been serving Anderson and central Indiana since 1955.
Horsepower depends on which engine you choose. The 2.3L EcoBoost produces 315 horsepower on 93-octane fuel across the EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium trims. The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 in the GT and GT Premium produces 480 horsepower. The Modified 5.0L Coyote V8 in the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium produces 500 horsepower through a unique intake manifold and performance-enhanced powertrain calibration. All three engines are rear-wheel-drive only.
The EcoBoost uses a 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 315 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission as the only gearbox option. It starts in the low $30Ks. The GT uses a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 producing 480 horsepower, with a 6-speed manual with rev matching as the standard transmission and a 10-speed automatic available. It starts in the mid $40Ks. The GT also adds a hood vent, a larger 3.55 rear axle, and stronger standard brakes. Buyers who want the V8 sound, the manual gearbox, or access to the GT Performance Package should step to the GT. Buyers who want a capable everyday sports car at a lower entry point - or open-air driving in a convertible - will find the EcoBoost is the right answer.
Yes, but not on every trim. The convertible is available on the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, and GT Premium trims. There is no GT base convertible and no Dark Horse convertible. Buyers who want a V8 Mustang convertible must choose the GT Premium Convertible, which starts in the mid $50Ks. Buyers who want the Dark Horse or the GT base must choose a fastback.
The Dark Horse is the highest-performance production Mustang in the standard 2026 lineup. It is powered by a modified version of the 5.0L Coyote V8 producing 500 horsepower through a unique intake manifold and performance-tuned calibration not found on the GT. Standard equipment on both Dark Horse trims includes MagneRide damping, Brembo 6-piston front brakes, unique chassis and stability control tuning, heavy-duty front springs, a drift brake, a K-brace, Active Valve Performance Exhaust with black tips, and engine, transmission, and differential coolers. Each Dark Horse carries an instrument panel badge with its unique chassis number. It is fastback only and the base trim starts in the mid $60Ks.
It depends on the trim. The EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium come only with a 10-speed automatic - there is no manual option on the four-cylinder trims. The GT and GT Premium come standard with a 6-speed manual with rev matching, and a 10-speed SelectShift automatic is available as an alternative. The Dark Horse comes standard with a 10-speed SelectShift automatic, with the TREMEC 6-speed manual available as an option for buyers who want the most engaging driving experience the 2026 lineup offers.
EPA-confirmed fuel economy figures for the 2026 EcoBoost vary by configuration. We recommend checking the window sticker on specific inventory units or visiting Ford's official fuel economy data for confirmed figures by transmission and rear axle combination. Contact our sales team at 765-227-2181 and we can pull the window sticker on specific units in our inventory.
The Mustang FX Package is a new-for-2026 appearance package available exclusively on the GT Premium Fastback and GT Premium Convertible. It adds Oxford White painted wheels - either 19-inch without the GT Performance Package or wider staggered 19-inch wheels when combined with the GT Performance Package - along with a distinct visual treatment that sets the GT Premium apart from the standard lineup. It is not available on any other Mustang trim for 2026.
The Dark Horse SC is a supercharged variant of the Dark Horse that Ford has confirmed is coming in Summer 2026. No pricing or full performance specifications have been officially published yet. It is expected to carry significantly more horsepower than the standard Dark Horse's 500 hp, but no confirmed figures are available as of this writing. Indiana buyers interested in being notified when Dark Horse SC inventory and pricing arrive can contact our sales team directly.
No. The 2026 Ford Mustang is rear-wheel drive only across all nine configurations. There is no AWD or 4WD option on any Mustang trim. Indiana buyers who need all-weather traction should factor this into their decision, particularly for winter driving.
The full 2026 Ford Mustang lineup is available at Ed Martin Ford in Anderson. Whether you are looking for an EcoBoost convertible for summer driving or a Dark Horse to push through every gear on the way to IMS, our team is ready to help. Call Sales at 765-227-2181 or visit us at 2903 S. Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN 46013.
