2025 Mustang Special Editions?

[SIx7Kevin]

Hi All. New here, but long time Mustang fan and former owner of a 1989 LX 5.0 notchback.

Anyone have any info or guesses as to whether Ford will produce any special editions (GT500, Boss, Cobra, etc) for 2025?

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[Skye]

Welcome to the forums.

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/introduce-yourself-to-mustang7g.156050/

It's something I'd like to be proven wrong on, but, other than a 60th Anniversary Edition, I would not expect a GT350/500, Boss or Cobra-like edition in 2025.

- The current vehicle market, economy in-general and pricing won't support one

- There's still a lot of value in purchasing an S550 (insert the one of interest here)

- Ford wouldn't produce yet another special model, not while the 60th is in production

- Dodge is fielding it's performance EVs, with many wondering how they'll be received

- The path ahead for performance ICE vehicles, from Ford's perspective, is not entirely clear

That takes us into 2026, which seems distant at this point.

Maybe in 2026. A good time for a refresh on the S650. Designers, if not tasked, have their own renderings and models they create on the side. Like us, they're always discussing what's possible.

Attached are some related threads with comments and insight from other Members.

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...for-the-60th-anniversary.160005/#post-3255018

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...ing-benchmarked-s650-bullitt-imminent.156376/

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...nced-in-2025-or-whenever.159948/#post-3253684

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/2026-gt500-with-manual-trans.156343/

In the mean time, it sounds like the Handling Package Dark Horse editions are getting back into production. A bit of conundrum. Lots of choices available today, or wait. Wait for something that might not come or something better than today.

Once again, welcome.

 

[Crew4991]

I'm hoping for a return of the Boss 302 and Terminator nameplates!

Will be putting my money on a Shelby or a Raptor off-road version if that happens!
Definitely think Ford needs something more than just a Dork Horse.

 

[RebelMan]

@Crew4991 Why all the hate? Given all its variations, Ford is backing the new name plate unlike any I've seen before it. It may be limited in availability, but it looks to me like it will be an enduring one. Just imagine a Dark Horse Boss or Dark Horse Terminator! I would like to see a Dark Horse Cobra!

 

[Interstellar]

A Terminator nameplate would 100% get my money, even if I couldn't afford it.
I'm sure the politically correct/Lib crowd will prevent that from ever happening though

 

[AMBJR]

Hi All. New here, but long time Mustang fan and former owner of a 1989 LX 5.0 notchback.

Anyone have any info or guesses as to whether Ford will produce any special editions (GT500, Boss, Cobra, etc) for 2025?

There will be a GT500 5.2L S/C in 2025/26 and a Mustang GTD, (5.2L S/C) in 2024/25!!!

 

[steyr]

I'm hoping for a return of the Boss 302 and Terminator nameplates!

Will be putting my money on a Shelby or a Raptor off-road version if that happens!
Definitely think Ford needs something more than just a Dork Horse.

Honestly they should have called the Dark Horse a Boss 302.

 

[Cody5.0]

Honestly they should have called the Dark Horse a Boss 302.

The handling package Mach1 should’ve been the Boss 302.

 

[RebelMan]

There will be a GT500 5.2L S/C in 2025/26 ...

If there is, then there will be a price tag to match it given the price point of the DH. Slapping a S/C on the DH will be a much better value in comparison methinks. At that point you are mostly paying for the name. I'm still not convinced, whatever comes in 2025/2026, that it will be called a GT-500 though. I still think it will be a derivative of the DH, much in the same way we have the GTD which is actually a Ford GT inspired Dark Horse.

 

[SIx7Kevin]

Welcome to the forums.

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/introduce-yourself-to-mustang7g.156050/

It's something I'd like to be proven wrong on, but, other than a 60th Anniversary Edition, I would not expect a GT350/500, Boss or Cobra-like edition in 2025.

- The current vehicle market, economy in-general and pricing won't support one

- There's still a lot of value in purchasing an S550 (insert the one of interest here)

- Ford wouldn't produce yet another special model, not while the 60th is in production

- Dodge is fielding it's performance EVs, with many wondering how they'll be received

- The path ahead for performance ICE vehicles, from Ford's perspective, is not entirely clear

That takes us into 2026, which seems distant at this point.

Maybe in 2026. A good time for a refresh on the S650. Designers, if not tasked, have their own renderings and models they create on the side. Like us, they're always discussing what's possible.

Attached are some related threads with comments and insight from other Members.

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...for-the-60th-anniversary.160005/#post-3255018

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...ing-benchmarked-s650-bullitt-imminent.156376/

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/th...nced-in-2025-or-whenever.159948/#post-3253684

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/2026-gt500-with-manual-trans.156343/

In the mean time, it sounds like the Handling Package Dark Horse editions are getting back into production. A bit of conundrum. Lots of choices available today, or wait. Wait for something that might not come or something better than today.

Once again, welcome.

Thanks for the detailed response and links. A lot of your points seem valid. I’m in no rush as I plan on retiring in a few years and would like to grab a new GT500 or equivalent to ride off into retirement with before the ICEs get retired.

 

[SIx7Kevin]

There will be a GT500 5.2L S/C in 2025/26 and a Mustang GTD, (5.2L S/C) in 2024/25!!!

 

[AzkAdAsh]

The handling package Mach1 should’ve been the Boss 302.

This is kind of the issue with bringing back the Boss though, isn't it? The Mustang Stable is now so saturated with 302s that any of the current performance 302s, like the Mach 1 or the Dark Horse, are going to draw comparisons to the Boss. On the other hand, when a new Boss is confirmed, it'll likely be compared to the Mach 1/Dark Horse in terms of value for features because they're all playing in the same sandbox. What made the Boss 302 stand apart at launch was that the other V8 Mustangs were mostly 289s. I don't think dropping a 302 into a sea of 302s will be enough to set it apart.

That being said, a Boss 427 would definitely stand apart from the rest of the pack, and is something I would love to see, personally. I would be willing to trade in my Dark Horse for one in a heartbeat. With the future viability of ICE engines being so uncertain, however, I don't think Ford would be willing to gamble on a big block V8, especially considering the GT500/GT350 are being sold with 315s. Putting an engine that is larger and more powerful than the Shelby's in a sub-Shelby nameplate risks damaging sales for future Shelby Mustangs. Also, the added weight would need to be taken into account, and while lighter than a Challenger or a Charger, the current Mustangs are still really hefty vehicles.

It seems like a lose-lose. The Boss was supposed to be an upgrade over the GTs, with todays Mustangs, even the base level GT has the same 302 that the Mach 1 and Dark Horse have. Ultimately, I think the viability of a Boss or Terminator is going to rely on if Ford is willing to increase displacement for these models. Even if they just dropped the Voodoo into the Boss or the Predator into the Terminator, it would be enough to make them worth the money when compared to the rest of the available options.

 

[roket]

I'm hoping for a return of the Boss 302 and Terminator nameplates ...

Boss 302 isnt coming back. the current 5.0 is a 307

 

[Allanrock59]

Thanks for the detailed response and links. A lot of your points seem valid. I’m in no rush as I plan on retiring in a few years and would like to grab a new GT500 or equivalent to ride off into retirement with before the ICEs get retired.

I wouldn't bet right now on ICE car being retired. Hyundai and KIA just achieve using ammonium in a 2.0l motor and this mean no CO2 emission. Well the tech has been around for a while, but now they are investing more research into it.
Hyundia-Kia Breakthrough: CO2-Free Engine Powered By Ammonia
KIMM, Hyundai, Kia researchers develop 2-liter ammonia direct-injection engine - Green Car Congress

 

[Alan Applegate]

What about a Boss 2.3L?

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