2023 Ford Mustang 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- GT Fastback RWD, 450 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 20 of 30 coupes (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 19 of 30 coupes (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 450 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,705 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $38,345 |
| GT RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 450 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 241 | 8.3 | 4.2 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $39,920 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 450 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,705 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $43,365 |
| GT Premium RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 450 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,730 lb | 241 | 8.3 | 4.2 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $45,935 |
| Mach 1 Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 470 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,868 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $55,570 |
| Mach 1 RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 470 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,868 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.2 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $57,000 |
| GT Premium RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 450 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,916 lb | 230 | 8.7 | 4.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $48,865 |
| EcoBoost RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,491 lb | 178 | 11.3 | 5.3 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $29,345 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,491 lb | 178 | 11.3 | 5.3 sEstimate | N/A | RWD | $35,365 |
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,532 lb | 176 | 11.4 | 5.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $27,770 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,532 lb | 176 | 11.4 | 5.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $32,795 |
| EcoBoost RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,636 lb | 171 | 11.7 | 5.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $33,270 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 310 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,636 lb | 171 | 11.7 | 5.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $38,295 |
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
3 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 6 | 310 hp | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $27,770 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 5 | 450 hp | GT Fastback RWD | $38,345 | +$10,575 | $2,133 | $0 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 470 hp | Mach 1 Fastback RWD | $55,570 | +$17,225 | $2,259 | +$125 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 5 | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $27,770 | 4.2 s |
| 10-speed automatic | 3 | EcoBoost RWD | $33,270 | 4.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the EcoBoost Fastback RWD: 310 hp, 18 mpg, $27,770. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Mustang by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Ford Mustang: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Ford Mustang.
| Measure | 2023 Ford Mustang | 2023 Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT Fastback RWD | Wildtrak 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 5.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 450 hp | 315 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,705 lb | 4,467 lb |
| hp per ton | 243 | 141 |
| lb per hp | 8.2 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | $38,345 | $58,775 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree