The cheapest 500 horsepower sports car on the market is the Ford Mustang Dark Horse at $60,635

At $ 60,635 , the Mustang Dark Horse is America 's most affordable 500 -horsepower sports car.

The base Dark Horse trim comes with additions like a Torsen limited-slip differential, engine and oil coolers for extended-performance driving.

The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is a sublime powerplant, a gift that has kept on giving for more than a decade now.

The car features a host of aesthetic upgrades too, like the addition of Recaro seats, a rear wing, a big hood scoop, and an exaggerated body that gives it exaggerated body shape.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the cheapest 500 -horsepower sports car on the market today , but more importantly, it's the last muscle car as we know it.

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is going to be one of its closest competitors when it comes to power and pricing.

The M2 is slightly cheaper than the Corvette , closer to the Mustang 's price tag but still about $5,000 more expensive.

The new Tesla Model 3 Performance makes a healthy 510 horsepower from its two electric motors and 547 lb-ft of torque.

For now, however, the Mustang isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and the Dark Horse exists as a champion of affordable performance. Sources: Ford , BMW , Nissan , Lexus , GM , Tesla .