Hennessey unveils 850 hp Mustang Dark Horse: A car with exceptional engine power
Hennessey Performance has presented its enhanced version of the latest generation Mustang Dark Horse, named the Hennessey H850 Mustang Dark Horse. The car not only looks very aggressive but also boasts a mighty engine.
The factory Ford Mustang of the latest generation in its Dark Horse edition is a track-ready machine. Hennessey decided that the car was mechanically prepared for more significant challenges, as no additional chassis improvements were made for the modified engine, which increased horsepower to 850 hp (hence the name).
It is important to note that horsepower (hp) is not the same as metric horsepower (PS). Therefore, when converted to metric, this Mustang develops approximately 863 PS.
An additional 350 hp over the stock car was achieved in the classic American way by adding a supercharger and a new intake system. The fuel pump and injectors were also replaced. The result is 650 lb-ft of torque and acceleration to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds in the version with an automatic transmission. The standard Dark Horse completes the quarter mile in 12 seconds with a top speed of 118 mph. Hennessey improves this result to 10.9 seconds with a top speed of 133 mph.
The tuner from Texas does not mention any other changes, such as to the chassis. The same applies to the Mustang GT in the 850 edition. There are only visual and aerodynamic additions, such as a carbon composite splitter, side skirts, and a rear spoiler. The wheels were also replaced, and the interior is adorned with embroidery on the seats, side panels, and a badge.
According to John Hennessey, their Mustangs remain hugely popular with customers, and the higher power and completely new sound thanks to the supercharger are exactly what drivers in the USA most expect.
