The Ford Mustang's general performance credentials are well known. A true bang for your buck performance icon, the Mustang has always punched above its weight class when it comes to 0-60 mph times and 1/4 mile performance. On this page we take a look at the Mustang 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times as well as top speed numbers. New Mustang GT's Performance Updates. The 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse carry the fourth-generation 5.0L Coyote V8, which pumps out "the most naturally aspirated horsepower of any Mustang GT A Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE, Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2207 horsepower, and a 1/4-mile of asphalt. Even though the Hellcat has the most horsepower (797 hp), it's The result, of course, was introduced in April 1968 as the 428 Cobra Jet, and though the details of its specs differed a little from Tasca's XR-8 powerplant, it was quite similar. The 428 short-block used police interceptor heavy-duty connecting rods and was topped by 427 "low-riser" cylinder heads (very similar to Tasca's 406 pieces), and a 9 Saleen SMS 302. roadandtrack.com. When Ford introduced the 5.0-liter V8 in 2011 Mustang, Saleen immediately offered the SMS 302 model, which featured an upgraded engine in two power levels. soec.com. One was naturally-aspirated with 440 hp, and the other was a crazy, supercharged version with 535 hp on tap. For this American icon, the thump of the V8 is a must. The 2022 Mustang GT and Mach 1 (reviewed separately) have a 5.0-liter V8 unit developing 450 horsepower and 470 hp each. Both the GT and Mach 1 engines have reduced output this year, each one losing 10 horsepower and 10 lb-ft of torque. How much HP will the 2024 Mustang have? The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 continues, with modifications that increase output from 460 horsepower to more than 480 horsepower—enough to make this the most powerful Mustang GT ever. What is the fastest Mustang HP? Ford's Fastest Mustangs Ranked. 2013 Shelby GT500. The 2013 Shelby GT500 has a 5.8-liter, V8 2024 Ford Mustang GT. Engine 5.0-Liter V8. Output 486 Horsepower / 418 Pound-Feet. Transmission Six-Speed Manual. Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive. Speed 0-60 MPH 4.5 Seconds (est.) Maximum speed 160 A new infographic shows how the Ford Mustang's horsepower has progressed from the first generation to the current car. Near the end of the first generation, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 made 375 The V-8 option in 1979 cost $514, and quarter-mile times for the 1979 V-8 Mustang was in the mid-16s at 84 mph. But as quick as it came, the 5.0 was gone. Only the most hardcore Mustang fans know zBP2EG.