2026 Ford Mustang 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.7s
- Dark Horse SC RWD, 795 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 25% of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: top 28% of 33 coupes (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse SC RWD | 5.2L 8-cyl | 795 hp | 660 lb-ft | 3,741 lb | 425 | 4.7 | 2.7 sEstimate | 8-speed DCT | RWD | $103,490 |
| GT Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 480 hp | 415 lb-ft | 3,741 lb | 257 | 7.8 | 4.0 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $46,800 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 480 hp | 415 lb-ft | 3,741 lb | 257 | 7.8 | 4.0 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $51,080 |
| Dark Horse Fastback RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 500 hp | 418 lb-ft | 3,879 lb | 258 | 7.8 | 4.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $63,080 |
| Dark Horse RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 500 hp | 418 lb-ft | 3,949 lb | 253 | 7.9 | 4.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $64,380 |
| GT RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 480 hp | 415 lb-ft | 3,827 lb | 251 | 8.0 | 4.1 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $46,560 |
| GT Premium RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 480 hp | 415 lb-ft | 3,991 lb | 241 | 8.3 | 4.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $56,580 |
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,579 lb | 176 | 11.4 | 5.4 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $32,995 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,579 lb | 176 | 11.4 | 5.4 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $36,345 |
| EcoBoost RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,741 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 5.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $40,440 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 315 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,741 lb | 168 | 11.9 | 5.6 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $41,845 |
| GTD RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,741 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $328,000 |
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
4 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 | 4 | 315 hp | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $32,995 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 4 | 480 hp | GT RWD | $46,560 | +$13,565 | $2,133 | +$656 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 500 hp | Dark Horse Fastback RWD | $63,080 | +$16,520 | $2,259 | +$782 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 795 hp | Dark Horse SC RWD | $103,490 | +$40,410 | $3,200 | +$1,723 |
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 | 6 | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $32,995 | 4.0 s |
| 6-speed manual | 4 | GT RWD | $46,560 | 4.0 s |
| 8-speed DCT | 1 | Dark Horse SC RWD | $103,490 | 2.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the EcoBoost Fastback RWD: 315 hp, 26 mpg, $32,995. 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.
2026 Ford Mustang: 3.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Ford Mustang.
| Measure | 2026 Ford Mustang | 2026 Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Dark Horse SC RWD | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 |
| 0-60 | 2.7 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 795 hp | 418 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb | 5,764 lb |
| hp per ton | 425 | 145 |
| lb per hp | 4.7 | 13.8 |
| MSRP | $103,490 | $79,995 |
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