Ford Sport Car Models You Can Buy In 2025

Ford’s sports car model lineup may have been significantly downsized over the past years, now largely dominated by multiple variants of the Blue Oval’s famous pony car, the Ford Mustang. Nonetheless, buyers looking for a rear-wheel drive sports car that, in some forms, continues to offer a desirable six speed manual transmission and a raw V8 soundtrack have more than one option to consider if eyeing the Mustang range, which now features one of the most diverse lineups yet within all iterations of this muscle car. In the following piece, we will go through the 2025 Ford Mustang lineup in detail, starting from the entry-level EcoBoost trim, all the way to the more high-performance Mustang Dark Horse and Mustang GTD models.

All information about the Ford sports car models in this piece has been sourced from the manufacturer and is correct at the time of writing. In cases where the MSRPs are quoted, note these prices exclude additional fees such as the destination fee, applicable taxes, title, and dealer charges. This piece focuses on models that are available to the public and legal for normal road use. We omit models like the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R, Mustang GT3, and GT4 models due to them being track-focused variants.

2025 Ford Mustang Ecoboost

Entry-level, Turbocharged Horsepower

The addition of Ford’s ‘Ecoboost’ turbocharged four-cylinder engine to the Mustang nameplate from the S550-generation onwards initially drew mixed reception, but having now found its place within the Mustang range, many have warmed up to the option of a small but powerful engine option with this Ford sports car model. The EcoBoost inline-four featured in the latest Mustang still puts out competitive power figures, producing up to 315 hp. A 10-speed automatic transmission is the only option, as Ford has discontinued the manual transmission for the entry-level Mustang models. The two-door coupe ‘Fastback’ and open-top convertible models continue to be available for the Mustang EcoBoost range.

Ecoboost Premium Brings Further Performance And Equipment Upgrades

If buyers want to elevate this Ford sports car a bit further, the option to upgrade to the Ecoboost Premium models is available. Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback and Convertibles add selectable drive modes that allow for more customized engine and steering setups to the driver’s preference, along with amenities like heated and cooled leather seats and a better-sounding Bang and Olufsen sound system. Recaro sport bucket seats up front can also be optioned. Pricing for the Mustang EcoBoost Premium begins at $37,545 for the Fastback coupe and $43,045 for the convertible, a difference of around $6,000 compared to the base EcoBoost Fastback and $3,000 for the base Convertible, respectively.

2025 Ford Mustang GT

The Familiar V8 Muscle Car Recipe

The traditional all-American muscle car may be on its way out, with the demise of the V8-powered Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, but Ford is still holding down the fort when it comes to this beloved, big-displacement powertrain for as long as it can. The 2025 Ford Mustang GT brings a traditional naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 under the hood, this being one of the more recent V8 units from the Ford ‘Coyote’ engine family that features variable camshaft timing for better efficiency and more optimal performance. The Ford Mustang GT is also one of the few remaining sports cars on sale that, to the delight of enthusiasts, can be enjoyed with a manual transmission for pure rear-wheel driving fun. Adding to its elevated performance qualities, buyers stepping up to the Mustang GT Fastback and Convertible Premium models benefit from Ford’s MagneRide adaptive dampers and an available Performance Pack that also adds bigger 19-inch alloy wheels, upgraded Brembo brake calipers, and more optimal chassis strengthening.

GT Performance Package Highlights:

• 19″ aluminum wheels
• 19″ Brembo brakes with black and white logo brake calipers
• Electric hand-operated parking brake (‘Drift Brake’)
• TORSEN rear differential (3.73 Axle Ratio for manual, 3.55 Axle Ratio for automatic)
• Upgraded sway bars, heavy-duty springs, chassis bracing
• Raised rear spoiler (Fastback only)

Long-time Ford Mustang or performance car fans have more customizable options to choose from when going for a 2025 Ford Mustang GT, consisting of various appearance packages inspired by previous special edition Mustangs of the past. The new year brings the addition of an Anniversary Edition package, exclusive to the Mustang GT Fastback and Convertible to celebrate 60 years since the first Mustang rolled off the production line in 1965. Primarily consisting of cosmetic enhancements, including 20” gray alloy wheels with red aluminum center caps, side decal stripes in silver/red, and a unique front grille design – all subtle tributes to the Mustang’s ancestry. Ford also went fully into the nostalgia factor with the addition of a digital instrument cluster display that closely resembles the analog design featured in the ‘67 Mustang.

Mustang GT buyers can also opt for the California Special package (an appearance package that has been offered on Mustang GTs since 1968), which includes 19” alloy wheels, vibrant blue wheel inserts with exterior details, a unique leather upholstery combination (Navy Pier and Ebony with Raptor Blue and Metal Gray stitching), and California Special badging.

2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

A New Grade of Pony Car

For those who want one of the best possible Ford performance vehicles currently available in a Mustang package that is as raw as it comes, this is the one to target. The 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse succeeds the slot previously left by the S550-generation Mustang Mach 1, continuing to offer a Mustang that has been fully optimized to deliver excellent performance in both straight lines and corners.

“With “only” 500 hp on tap, the Dark Horse has a tremendous amount of grip, giving you the confidence to hustle it through high-speed corners. Because it’s naturally aspirated, the V8 pulls hard right to its 7,500-rpm redline with a linear power band that’s predictable and easy to manage. Hitting the banking, the MagneRide dampers keep the car flat and under control, justifying their stiffness out on the road.”

– Jared Rosenholtz, Editor-At-Large, CarBuzz

Power continues to come from a 5.0L naturally aspirated ‘Coyote’ V8 up front, now producing 500 hp and 418 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Dark Horse Mustangs feature a more robust six-speed manual transmission that includes rev-matching and no-lift shifting abilities for even quicker and precise gear changes. Additional performance upgrades come in the form of ventilated disc brakes with six-piston Brembo brake calipers, a specially designed intake manifold, and adaptive dampers to make this performance Mustang model stop and handle better than before. Specially designed front and rear fascia designs, as well as an Active Valve performance exhaust system are further indicators of the Dark Horse’s identity.

As downsizing with smaller engines or partially-electrified powertrains becomes more commonplace among sports cars due to new market trends, cars like the Mustang Dark Horse are becoming the last refuge for purists who desire the soundtrack and activity only a raw, high-revving V8 powertrain can deliver. As Ford moves towards this trend as well, it’s likely the Dark Horse will be one of the last vehicles to use the brand’s long-running Coyote V8 before its retired altogether.

2025 Ford Mustang GTD

An American Rival To European Supercars

An American muscle car giving the likes of ultra-lightweight Porsches and BMWs a formidable competitor seemed unlikely years ago, until the Ford Mustang GTD made its appearance with a record-breaking lap time on what is considered the industry’s benchmark for many performance-focused, limited-edition sports cars: the Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany. The Mustang GTD currently holds a lap time of 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds – making it faster than the Ferrari 488 Pista, Mercedes-AMG GTR Pro, and even some Manthey Performance-equipped Porsche RS models.

The Ford Mustang GTD is currently the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports car to come from the Blue Oval, and the latest creation to emerge from Ford Performance’s division since the Ford GT supercar. Impressive numbers and factory statistics spell out the Mustang GTD’s status among limited-edition sports cars on sale today. Many of the aerodynamic and performance enhancements found in the Mustang GT3 racing car have been carried over: from the extensive use of carbon fiber through to the body panels, ventilated front fenders, and forged carbon ceramic brakes. On top of this is a chassis with perfect 50:50 weight distribution and active aerodynamics (prominently including a fixed rear wing); alongside an innovative variable suspension system (able to adjust the spring rate and ride height) for perfect cornering dynamics in street or track settings. A 5.2L supercharged V8 producing 815 hp is the featured powertrain, mated to only one transmission option: an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Summary

There’s a Mustang for Everyone

Though Ford has slimmed down its sports car offerings over the years to focus fully on the Mustang, the fact is that there is a model that will suit any buyer from a variety of entry points when price, performance, and future collectible value are of concern. The EcoBoost-powered Mustang has established its presence in the market for buyers who desire the pony car’s modern two-door coupe styling with a potent yet efficient turbocharged powertrain in an engaging rear-wheel-drive package.

The Mustang GT continues to satisfy the long-standing Mustang crowd in the modern age with its V8 powertrain that is eager to spin the rear wheels, with the availability of the Mustang Dark Horse for those that want a Mustang Coupe that can prove to be an exciting trackday toy and long-distance cruiser in one package. While out of reach at the moment for most, combined with the applications of the even more extreme Mustang GTD closed for now (for the North American market at least), there’s no denying that its exhilarating powertrain, combined with elevated performance features to make it competitive among equally impressive European track-engineered sports cars will make it a future classic to keep an eye on.

Sources: Ford