Joe Raiti’s 2026 Mustang Dark Horse review was supposed to be about horsepower and handling, but the comment section had other plans — half the thread is arguing about the Adriatic Blue paint before anyone mentions the naturally aspirated V8 underneath. Between a plant worker weighing in from the paint shop and a brand-new owner describing pickup day, this review turns into something closer to a community verdict than a single opinion. Is this really the best new muscle car on sale, or just the best-looking one?
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Redline Reviews puts the 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse through its paces, framing it as ‘the last traditional muscle car standing’ thanks to its 5.0-liter V8 and dedicated handling upgrades over the standard GT. The roughly $82,000 as-tested price sparked heavy debate in the comments, with some calling it out of reach for typical Mustang buyers and others — including a two-month owner — insisting it’s worth every penny. Additional comments praised the channel’s exhaust-note audio quality while criticizing the touchscreen-based climate controls in place of physical buttons.
