5.0 V8. Brembo brakes. Torsen differential. Active Valve Exhaust. Staggered summer tires. This new 2026 Ford Mustang GT Premium in Shadow Black is not a Mustang that needs its performance credentials explained by appearance alone.

Ford built the foundation around the naturally aspirated 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 and 10-speed automatic, then added the GT Performance Package where the extra hardware matters. Brembo performance brakes sit behind staggered 19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels wearing 255/40R19 front and 275/40R19 rear summer tires. A 3.55 Torsen rear axle helps put power to the pavement, while independent rear suspension, selectable drive modes and Track Apps give the driver different ways to experience the chassis. Active Valve Performance Exhaust adds another dimension by letting the V8 soundtrack become part of the experience instead of simply background noise. For anyone searching for a new 2026 Mustang GT Premium near Tampa, Wesley Chapel or New Tampa, this is a build aimed squarely at the person who wants the performance equipment installed by Ford from the beginning.

The visual treatment takes a darker route, but not a predictable one. Shadow Black is paired with the Mustang Nite Pony Package and black staggered wheels, while the Performance Package adds its raised rear wing spoiler. Red brake calipers with white logos break through the black exterior, and the factory-listed matte clear film adds another distinctive element to a Mustang already configured to stand apart. Then the doors open and the entire color palette flips: Carmine Red leather-trimmed seating, Race Red seat belts and Premier Trim with color accents give the cabin an aggressive contrast that feels completely different from the exterior. Parks Plus protection helps care for the paint and interior surfaces, while rain repellent and headlight protection add another layer for Florida driving around Lutz, Land O Lakes, Odessa and Tampa Bay.

The technology is integrated into the performance experience instead of competing with it. A magnesium-framed panoramic curved display brings together a 12.4-inch digital cluster and 13.2-inch center screen, while SYNC 4 handles connected functions and entertainment. The 12-speaker B&O sound system is there when the Active Valve Exhaust is not providing the soundtrack. MyColor ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, a heated leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, Intelligent Access with push-button start and smart-charging USB ports give the GT Premium the comfort expected from a car that may spend just as much time on I-275 or the Veterans Expressway as it does seeking out an empty stretch of road. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera add support when performance driving gives way to everyday Tampa traffic.

Every new Ford Mustang at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel includes our Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. Parks Plus extends the ownership experience with interior protection, cabin sanitizer and antimicrobial treatment, nitrogen tire service, anti-theft VIN etching, stolen-vehicle assistance, roadside assistance and collision loyalty benefits.

There are easier ways to configure a Mustang GT. This one chose the memorable route: Shadow Black and Nite Pony outside, Carmine Red inside, a 5.0L V8 up front, Torsen hardware at the rear, Brembos at the corners and Active Valve Exhaust tying the experience together. It is not simply a new Mustang GT for sale near Tampa. It is a GT Premium built around the parts enthusiasts would have been talking about after delivery anyway. Not all customers may qualify for all rebates. Price includes: $1000 - Retail Customer Cash. Exp. 09/30/2026 $1000 - SSE Down Payment Assistance. Exp. 08/31/2026 Price includes $1,395 dealer added accessories.