Ford Mustang Dark Horse S650 2026 for American Truck Simulator
The 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse S650, drivable in ATS with its own UI, realistic sound and real-world acceleration to 300 km/h. Free; v1.1 by Nimit, 1.62 beta.
Download Ford Mustang Dark Horse S650 2026
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What this mod does
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the sportiest version of the S650-generation Mustang. This mod by Nimit brings the 2026 model to American Truck Simulator as a car you can buy and drive, perfect for cruising the roads of the West without a trailer. With 652 downloads, it’s one of Nimit’s most downloaded cars in ATS.
What’s included
- Its own UI with most of the data.
- Realistic sound.
- Working front windows and properly adjusted wipers.
- Engine and gearbox tuned to match the real-world 0 to 100, 0 to 200, 0 to 250 and 0 to 300 km/h acceleration times.
- Very high-quality exterior and interior.
- Compatible with the Road Trip DLC, according to the author.
Driving tip
To reach top speed you need to shift into sixth.
Where to buy it
In the mod dealer access at any truck dealer, under the Ford brand; according to the author, also at the car dealers in ATS’s car mode.
Version and known issues
Version 1.1 is updated to 1.62, the game’s open beta as of November 2026; the author doesn’t confirm the stable 1.61. It’s 174.69 MB and downloads from Modsfire. A user on ModLand says the file appears to be 1.0 and that the gearbox behaves oddly. Nimit also publishes the ETS2 version.
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User rating
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0.0 / 5- The newest Mustang, in its Dark Horse version
- Acceleration tuned to the real car
- Free and compatible with the Road Trip DLC
- Only confirmed for the 1.62 open beta; it may fail on 1.61. Back up your profile.
- The author says it's compatible with the Road Trip DLC, without marking it as required
- A user on ModLand comments that the file appears to be 1.0 and that the gearbox behaves oddly
- The page URL ends in "162" and the ModLand page lists it for 1.62.x
- File size: 174.69 MB
- The final download is on Modsfire, which shows ads; click only the file download button
- The author doesn't allow changing the link or re-uploading it
- Unofficial mod: the brands belong to their owners; neither Holymod nor the author is affiliated with them
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator on the 1.62 open beta (the author doesn't confirm 1.61)
- Download from the author's ModLand page (hosted on Modsfire)
- The author doesn't list any required DLC or other mods
How to install it
- Open the mod page on ModLand (Nimit's verified account) and click the download button.
- Download the file from Modsfire, the external host the page links to.
- If it comes zipped, extract the .scs file and copy it to Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod.
- Launch ATS, open the Mod Manager and enable the car.
- In your save, go to any truck dealer and enter the mod dealer access.
- Pick Ford, buy the car and assign it as your vehicle.
Common problems
Where do you buy it?
In the mod dealer access at any truck dealer; look for the Ford brand.
Does it work on 1.61?
The author only confirms the 1.62 open beta. It may fail on 1.61; back up your profile before trying it.
It won't reach top speed
You need to shift into sixth.
Does it need the Road Trip DLC?
No: the author says it's compatible with that DLC, not that it's required.
Is there an ETS2 version?
Yes, Nimit also publishes a Euro Truck Simulator 2 version on his ModLand account.
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