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What Is An S650 Mustang?

Created by Andrew Perry / 10 min read
Date Created: 9/3/2025
Last Updated: 10/14/2025

Curious about the S650 Mustang? LMR breaks down all the key details you need to know about this game-changing model.

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  • What Is an S650 Mustang?
The "S650" codename refers to the model of Ford's seventh-generation Mustang, introduced for the 2024 model year. It’s the latest evolution of Ford’s iconic pony car, building on the previous S550 generation (2015–2023) with modern upgrades while staying true to the Mustang’s performance roots.


What Is The S650 Mustang? 

The S650 Mustang represents a bold new chapter in the legacy of Ford’s iconic pony car. Introduced as the seventh generation of the Mustang lineup, the S650 brings with it a blend of modern innovation and time-honored performance that has defined the model for nearly six decades. As the latest iteration in a lineage that began in 1964, the S650 carries the weight of its heritage while pushing the boundaries of what a muscle car can be in the 21st century. With its launch, Ford signals not just a continuation of the Mustang legacy but a reinvention suited to the demands of today’s drivers, those who want both raw power and cutting-edge technology. At its core, the S650 Mustang is an evolution of the outgoing S550 platform. It offers substantial upgrades in design, performance, and technology.


Key features include a thoroughly redesigned digital cockpit, improved aerodynamics, and updated powertrains, including the latest generation of the Coyote 5.0L V8 and a refined 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder.

Ford has also focused on enhancing the driving experience with new track-oriented features and advanced driver assistance systems. The transition from previous generations to the S650 marks a clear effort to keep the Mustang competitive in a changing automotive landscape, where electrification and connectivity are becoming increasingly important.

Still, the S650 retains the unmistakable character of a Mustang with aggressive styling, a growling exhaust note, and rear-wheel-drive excitement, earning its place in the Mustang family tree as a worthy heir to a storied performance dynasty!

S650 Mustang Models Snapshot

  • Mustang GT Fastback
  • Mustang GT Premium Fastback
  • Mustang EcoBoost Fastback
  • Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback
  • Mustang EcoBoost Convertible
  • Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible
  • Mustang GT Premium Convertible
  • Mustang Dark Horse
  • Mustang Dark Horse Premium


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S650 Mustang Interior

Inside the S650 Mustang, Ford has ushered in a new era of digital sophistication without sacrificing the car’s performance-driven identity. At the heart of the interior is a fully digital cockpit, highlighted by a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster seamlessly integrated with a 13.2-inch central touchscreen running Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system. This setup is powered by Unreal Engine, allowing for customizable graphics and animations that add a dynamic, modern flair to the driving experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, ensuring effortless smartphone integration, while Amazon Alexa support adds voice-controlled convenience. The system also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates, meaning the Mustang’s software can continue to evolve and improve long after it leaves the showroom floor. Shop all S650 interior parts here at LMR!

Interior Feature Options

Seats
  • RECARO seats are available for high-quality, supportive comfort everywhere.
  • Heated/Cooled front seats allow you to adjust the temperature of the front bucket seats.
Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
  • The leather-wrapped steering wheel has a chrome bezel to give it a racecar-inspired feel and look. 
Push-Button Start
  • Start your car from afar or leave the key fob in your pocket and enjoy the convenience of not having to use a manual key!
Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control
  • This feature allows the driver and passenger to have control of their own thermostat.
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S650 Mustang Exterior

The exterior design of the S650 Mustang brings a bolder, more assertive presence to the road, building on the model’s aggressive reputation. Its bodywork has been refined with more sculpted lines and a wider stance that enhances both its visual impact and aerodynamic performance. At the front, a sharper, more angular grille pays homage to classic Mustang styling while giving the car a modern edge. The updated tri-bar LED headlight signature reinforces its identity, making it instantly recognizable day or night. True to tradition, the S650 continues to offer both Convertible and Fastback Coupe body styles, ensuring drivers can still choose between open-air cruising or the sleek, performance-oriented fastback silhouette. Check out our wide selection of S650 exterior parts here at LMR.com!

 

S650 Mustang Paint Color Options

Paint CodeColor
G1Shadow Black
HYDark Matter Gray Metallic
M7Carbonized Gray Metallic
JSIconic Silver Metallic
K1Vapor Blue Metallic
B3Atlas Blue Metallic
AEGrabber Blue Metallic
D4Rapid Red Metallic
RHYellow Splash Metallic Tri-Coat
YZOxford White
B7Intense Lime Yellow Metallic
N4Wimbledon White
DTMolten Magenta
 

Exterior Appearance Packages

Mustang 60th Anniversary Package
This limited-edition package is exclusive to the 2025 Mustang GT Premium coupe and convertible.

  • 20" x 9" Dark Gravity Gray Wheels With Bright Machined Details
  • Unique Rear and Fender Badges
  • Side Stripes in Iconic Silver Metallic or Vermillion Red
  • Special Modular Grille Mesh and Frame in Gloss Black With Pony and Nostril Finish in Iconic Silver Metallic.
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Mustang GT California Special Package
Available as a coupe or convertible, this package offers bold, instantly-iconic styling.

  • Standard 19" x 8.5" Wheels in Carbonized Gray With a Rave Blue GT/CS Pad Printed Logo
  • Unique Interior and Exterior California Special Badging
  • Navy Pier and Ebony Leather Seats With Raptor Blue and Metal Gray Stitching.
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Mustang Bronze Appearance Package
Picture the sunlight glinting off these features, highlighting the stunning style and your great taste.

  • 19" x 8.5" Sinister Bronze Aluminum Wheels
  • Bronze Badging
  • Available 19" x 9" (F) and 19" x 9.5" (R) Sinister Bronze Aluminum Wheels.
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Mustang Nite Pony Package
Embrace your dark side. This slick package proves black is the new black.

  • 19" x 8.5" Ebony Black Aluminum Wheels
  • Black Front and Rear Pony Badges
  • Black Mirror Caps
  • Black-Painted Roof
  • Headlamps With Black Bezel
  • Available 19" x 9" (F) and `19" x 9.5" (R) Black Aluminum Wheels.
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Mustang Wheel & Stripe Package
Intimidatingly sleek. Menacingly beautiful. They might not see you coming, but when they do, they won’t be able to look away.

  • 19" x 8.5" Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels With Tarnished Dark Pockets
  • Hood Stripe
  • Side Stripe
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Mustang Dark Horse Appearance Package
You’ve earned these stripes. This package can be added on to any body color and to some appearance packages.

  • Black-Painted Roof
  • Available, Exclusive Blue Ember Metallic Exterior Paint
  • Additional Blue Seat Accents
  • Unique Brake Calipers in Notorious Blue With Grabber Blue logo
  • Distinctive Hood Graphic
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S650 Mustang Safety Features

When it comes to safety and driver assistance, the S650 Mustang offers a well-rounded suite of modern features aimed at enhancing both confidence and control. Available Ford Co-Pilot360 technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert, which are all tools designed to make everyday driving safer and more convenient.

Features:

  • AutoLamp Headlamps
  • Lane-Keeping System
  • Blind Spot Information System
  • Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking and Rear Traffic Indicator/Exit Warning
  • Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Post-Impact Braking
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Rain-Sensing Wipers
  • AdvanceTrac with Electronic Stability Control

 

S650 Mustang Suspension

For those seeking a more performance-focused setup, Ford also offers optional upgrades such as MagneRide adaptive suspension, allowing drivers to fine-tune the car's dynamics for a more engaging and responsive experience on the road or track.The Gen-3 MagneRide Damping System adjusts 1,000 times per second to help smooth out rough roads and enhance handling confidence. Complementing this is the Mustang’s standard independent rear suspension, a key feature carried over and refined from the previous S550 generation. Delivers precise handling and a responsive ride by minimizing body roll and road imperfections; features aluminum-alloy rear knuckles and H-arms to reduce unsprung mass. This setup provides improved handling, ride comfort, and cornering stability compared to the old solid rear axle design, making the S650 not only more capable during spirited driving but also more composed during daily use! Together, these suspension technologies give the S650 a level of balance and precision that modern performance drivers expect. Pick up your 2024-2025 Mustang suspension parts and S650 brakes at LMR!

 

S650 Mustang Performance & Powertrain

The S650 Mustang lineup offers a compelling mix of performance and efficiency through its engine and transmission options. At the entry level, the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 turbocharged engine delivers improved refinement and fuel efficiency, making it a practical yet spirited choice. This turbocharged engine delivers 315 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft of torque. For those seeking raw power, the 5.0L Coyote V8 powers the GT and the track-focused Dark Horse, the latter boasting a higher-output variant unleashing 500 horsepower and 418 lb.-ft of torque! Transmission options include a 10-speed 10R80 automatic available across the range for seamless performance, while driving purists will appreciate the 6-speed manual MT-82 offered on the GT with rev matching and a TREMEC TR-3160 6-speed, standard on the Dark Horse. True to its heritage, the Mustang remains rear-wheel drive only, preserving the classic muscle car dynamics that enthusiasts expect. Shop LMR for all of your S650 engine parts and drivetrain upgrades!

While the GT and Darkhorse models did not get any power adders, you can easily upgrade your S650 with a Ford Performance or Whipple 2024-25 Mustang Supercharger.

Performance Features

Electronic Line Lock
  • Locks the front brakes while releasing the rear brakes, allowing you to spin and warm up the rear tires for improved grip.
Selectable Drive Modes
  • Choose from multiple drive modes based on mood or conditions. Options may include Normal, Sport, Slippery, Drag, Track, or customizable MyMode (varies by trim).

Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Offers selectable steering feel:

  • Comfort Mode – Easiest steering effort for daily driving.
  • Sport Mode – Increased steering effort for a connected, performance-oriented feel.
  • Normal Mode – Balanced mix of comfort and responsiveness.
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Performance Packages

GT Performance Package
With standout styling and upgraded components, the available GT Performance Package adds more fun to an already legendary driving experience.
  • 19" x 9" (F) and 19" x 9.5" (R) Carbonized Gray Aluminum Wheels
  • 255/40 (F) and 275/40R19 (R) (Summer Only) Tires*
  • 19" Brembo™ Brake System With Performance Linings*
  • Black and White Logo Brake Calipers
  • Electric Hand-Operated Parking Brake (Drift Brake)
  • Body-Color Performance Raised Rear Wing (Fastback Only)
  • TORSEN® Differential With 3.73 Axle Ratio (Manual)*
  • TORSEN Differential With 3.55 Axle Ratio (Automatic)
  • K-Brace
  • Accent-Stitched Center Console Lid
  • Ebony Black Grille
  • Unique Chassis Tuning
  • Upsized Sway Bars and Heavy-Duty Front Springs

Mustang® Dark Horse™ Handling Package
This available package helps make the Dark Horse model an even more track-capable, street-legal Mustang.
  • 19" x 10.5" (F) and 19" x 11" (R) Tarnished Dark-Aluminum Wheels
  • 305/30R19 (F) and 315/30R19 (R) Tires
  • Factory-Installed Adjustable Strut Top Mounts
  • Front Towing Hooks
  • MagneRide® Damping System
  • Performance Front Aero Splitter
  • Performance Rear Spoiler With Shadow Black Gurney Flap
  • Revised Chassis Tuning
  • Improved Aerodynamics
  • Upgraded Hardware and Tuning
  • TREMEC®* 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Rev Matching
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The S650 Mustang lineup includes exciting performance variants tailored for enthusiasts. The Mustang GT delivers classic V8 power and can be further enhanced with the optional Performance Pack, which adds features like upgraded brakes, suspension tuning, and performance tires. Taking things further, the Dark Horse stands out as the most track-focused model in the range. It features unique chassis tuning for sharper handling, high-performance Brembo brakes, and a rear spoiler along with other track-oriented upgrades. Visually, the Dark Horse distinguishes itself with exclusive styling elements and unique color options, emphasizing its aggressive design and performance-driven intent.

Find more specs and 2024-specific information here in our 2024 Mustang Specs article!


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About the Author

Andrew has been writing content for Late Model Restoration for over 2 years, producing over 50 articles. Over the years, Andrew has owned numerous Mustangs, including a 2007 V6, 2003 GT, 1967 GT, 1994 GT, 1995 GT, 2014 GT (2), 2000 V6 (V8 swapped), 2016 GT/PP, 1988 LX 5.0, and a 2009 GT/CS. Read more...