2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- Fastback RWD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 34 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 34 of 34 coupes (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastback RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 4,183 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 6.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $70,300 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 1 | 310 hp | Fastback RWD | $70,300 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 1 | Fastback RWD | $70,300 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Fastback RWD: 310 hp, 25 mpg, $70,300. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 4 Series | M440i RWD | 382 hp | 26 mpg | $64,000 | 5.0 s |
Mustang Shelby GT500 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW M4: 2.3 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 | 2021 BMW M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Fastback RWD | Competition RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 3.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 503 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,183 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 148 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 13.5 | N/A |
| MSRP | $70,300 | $74,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree