Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC: A Shift Away from Shelby Branding
The new 795-HP Dark Horse SC leads the Mustang lineup but notably lacks the Shelby name, likely due to concerns over royalties.
Editorial Staff
1 min read
Updated 14 days ago
Ford has introduced the 795-HP Dark Horse SC as the flagship model of the Mustang series, but it does not carry the Shelby name.
This decision seems to stem from the $800 royalty fee Ford would need to pay for each Mustang sold under the Shelby brand.
The absence of the Shelby name raises questions about the future of the iconic branding within Ford's performance lineup.