Ford Mustang Performance Review.
Introduction:
This edition of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the
2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Ford Mustang has a 5163cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.
![Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image](/editionimages/2343.jpg "Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 - [2023] image")
Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
The Mustang shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mustang's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.
Power and Weight:
Weighing in at 1680 kgs (3703 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 in the same weight category as the
2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.
![Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible - [3996] image](/editionimages/2058.jpg "Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible - [3996] image")
The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)
In terms of power the 5163cc 32V V8 engine produces 526 bhp (392 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).
The Supercharged V8 throws out 429 lb-ft (581.6 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the
2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).
Power to Weight:
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Mustang you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
![Mercedes SLR Class McLaren Roadster - [2009] image](/editionimages/385.jpg "Mercedes SLR Class McLaren Roadster - [2009] image")
The 2009 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren Roadster (338.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.
The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 313.0 bhp per ton and 255.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Mustang competing with the
2009 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren Roadster (338.0 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Lotus Exige 380 3.5 V6 (337.8 bhp per ton).
Power to Weight(cont.):
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Mustang generating around 255.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the
1954 Jaguar D Type 3.4L (280.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo (280.0 lb-ft per ton).
Acceleration:
With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs). This Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).
![Lotus Carlton 3.6 Turbo - [1990] image](/editionimages/331.jpg "Lotus Carlton 3.6 Turbo - [1990] image")
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 1990 Lotus Carlton 3.6 Turbo
When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.01 secs @ 113.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Lotus Carlton 3.6 Turbo (11.96 secs), the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP (11.96 secs), and the 2006 BMW Z4 3.2 M Roadster 2d (11.97 secs).
Top Speed:
Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 173mph.
Top Speed of the 2020 Mustang equals the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (184 mph)
If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 then how about
the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (184 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (184 mph), or the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (184 mph).
