Any truth to this 2027 BOSS rumor?

[thaext]

Oh wow! Now we’re talkin! That setup is extremely intriguing! If Ford keeps the pricing reasonable I’m in!

It's a big ask to put the words reasonably priced together in regards to the s650 lol

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[Bear376]

The 550 was all about reviving theold nameplates .Bullitt/GT350/GT500/Mach 1 had one more day in the sun. The 650 is being presented as new era nameplates The Dark Horse and DHSC, and the GTD are not likely to be joined by the Boss 302. Think more of names like Ghost Horse, Appaloosa, or GTDamn (sorry, had to get it out of my system). Ford is looking at buyers who have not been around the old nameplates in their heyday and want something that speaks to their generation.

 

[BuckeyeBOSS]

The 550 was all about reviving theold nameplates .Bullitt/GT350/GT500/Mach 1 had one more day in the sun. The 650 is being presented as new era nameplates The Dark Horse and DHSC, and the GTD are not likely to be joined by the Boss 302. Think more of names like Ghost Horse, Appaloosa, or GTDamn (sorry, had to get it out of my system). Ford is looking at buyers who have not been around the old nameplates in their heyday and want something that speaks to their generation.

But then pricing them for rich retirees.

 

[Upacurb]

The 550 was all about reviving theold nameplates .Bullitt/GT350/GT500/Mach 1 had one more day in the sun. The 650 is being presented as new era nameplates The Dark Horse and DHSC, and the GTD are not likely to be joined by the Boss 302. Think more of names like Ghost Horse, Appaloosa, or GTDamn (sorry, had to get it out of my system). Ford is looking at buyers who have not been around the old nameplates in their heyday and want something that speaks to their generation.

Not arguing with you - but pointing out I dont think this is a good move by Ford

New for the sake of new doesnt always work...... ask Coca Cola ..........

I mean if they are going to throw out Boss Mach1 and Shelby exc to speak to a new generation....why not just throw out the name Mustang as well..... after all the Mustang name is even older then all of those..........

 

[Ninjak]

Mustang is the brand. Just like the F-series. The model name can change, but Mustang and F-series are FORD.

With that said, the performance is what is important to any real car enthusiast. Yes, we all love Cobra, and Shelby this or Shelby that, but in the end, a Mustang with a Shelby nameplate that does not perform is worthless. Dodge Shelby, anyone? Who remembers those? Yeah. Moving on.

I do not mind Ford trying out new nameplates. The Darkhorse is interesting, but the more important part of it is the performance of the Darkhorse. It is a very well-made vehicle. Having the motor built as it is, and the available handling packs and, most importantly, a 6-speed manual has made this vehicle a fun car to own.

If Ford can continue on this path, I believe they will be fine.
There are other companies offering their takes on the platform, and if you are into a naming plate, well, there are plenty to choose from.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

The Dodge Shelby! That was kind of a low point for Carrol and Dodge, wasn't it.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

The 550 was all about reviving theold nameplates .Bullitt/GT350/GT500/Mach 1 had one more day in the sun.

Those name plates have been around for decades. They weren't "revived".

The 650 is being presented as new era nameplates The Dark Horse and DHSC, and the GTD are not likely to be joined by the Boss 302. Think more of names like Ghost Horse, Appaloosa, or GTDamn (sorry, had to get it out of my system).

Sorry, but those names are laughably bad.

Ford is looking at buyers who have not been around the old nameplates in their heyday and want something that speaks to their generation.

Im curious why you seem so confident in that opinion. If that were the case, why still call it a mustang?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

The Dodge Shelby! That was kind of a low point for Carrol and Dodge, wasn't it.

Carroll would put his name on anything for a few bucks.

 

[rush014]

Exactly, that's my point lol.. totally doa unless it's reasonably priced , and fat chance since there's no competition

No competition right now........BUT the Camaro is coming back in '27 and if Dodge can get their act together, and put a damn Hemi in the new Charger. Then it would be interesting.......But price wise, if what is described from the factory, this would be higher priced than the DHSC, and would DOA to the common pee-ons........

 

[roket]

just wanna put this out here, i was looking at the intake system of the DH SC in ecat and found this on the airbox lid

it's a bit hard to see but it says "BOSS" on it

 

[btown93]

just wanna put this out here, i was looking at the intake system in ecat and found this on the airbox lid

it's a bit hard to see but it says "BOSS" on it

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/more-proof-the-dh-sc-was-to-be-called-the-boss.177392/

 

[roket]

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/more-proof-the-dh-sc-was-to-be-called-the-boss.177392/

haha totally missed that. thanks

 

[robvas]

I do not mind Ford trying out new nameplates. The Darkhorse is interesting, but the more important part of it is the performance of the Darkhorse. It is a very well-made vehicle. Having the motor built as it is, and the available handling packs and, most importantly, a 6-speed manual has made this vehicle a fun car to own.

The other problem is:

The S650 wasn't really any better than the S550
The Dark Horse wasn't really any better than the Mach 1
The DH SC isn't really any better than the GT500

It's just a new name and slightly newer look. Same underneath.

New should be BETTER. GM just threw a bigger engine in the Corvette, for example.

 

[Ninjak]

The other problem is:

The S650 wasn't really any better than the S550
The Dark Horse wasn't really any better than the Mach 1
The DH SC isn't really any better than the GT500

It's just a new name and slightly newer look. Same underneath.

New should be BETTER. GM just threw a bigger engine in the Corvette, for example.

Incorrect:

The S650 platform is better than the S550. The Gen 4 Coyote engine is improved over the Gen 3 Coyote engine.

The Darkhorse vastly improved upon a Mach1. The biggest of these points is that the Darkhorse engine has forged internals; the Mach1 does not.

The DHSC is not in the driver's hands as of yet, so this is again an opinion and not fact. I would surmise, based upon the upgrades from a S550, that the DHSC will be an improvement over the GT00 even if it is a minimal one.

Every iteration of the Mustang has improved upon the one before it. That is the purpose. Whether or not you want to believe this to be true is another matter altogether.

I can also state this because I have owned these vehicles at one point or another, or still own them.

 

[robvas]

Incorrect:

The S650 platform is better than the S550. The Gen 4 Coyote engine is improved over the Gen 3 Coyote engine.

The Darkhorse vastly improved upon a Mach1. The biggest of these points is that the Darkhorse engine has forged internals; the Mach1 does not.

The DHSC is not in the driver's hands as of yet, so this is again an opinion and not fact. I would surmise, based upon the upgrades from a S550, that the DHSC will be an improvement over the GT00 even if it is a minimal one.

Every iteration of the Mustang has improved upon the one before it. That is the purpose. Whether or not you want to believe this to be true is another matter altogether.

I can also state this because I have owned these vehicles at one point or another, or still own them.

Dark horse doesn't go any faster around the track. And the pistons aren't forged...again no big help. The crank was already forged and the S550 rods (boss 302 rods) aren't exactly weak.

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