Top 5 Fastest Mustangs From 0 to 60
Pony cars are known for their power and torque. But these Mustangs take acceleration to a new level.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 - 4.2 Seconds
The S197 era was a great time to be a Mustang enthusiast. The manufacturer even brought back the famous BOSS nameplate for a truly remarkable edition of the Mustang. The Boss 302 and Boss 302 Laguna Seca edition were the fastest muscle cars the Blue Oval produced at the time, behind the mighty GT500. These capable machines took off from 0 to 60 in just 4.2 seconds.
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2016 S550 Shelby GT350 R - 3.9 Seconds
The most recent Mustang Shelby GT350 has been a favorite among fans of American muscle. But when the GT350 R was introduced, it blew us all away. The track-ready Shelby was given a significant boost in terms of acceleration times from the standard GT350. The GT350 R could fly to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds quicker than its more tamed counterpart.
Mustang Mach E GT Performance - 3.7 Seconds
It's no surprise that the electric-powered new Mustang SUV makes it to the list of quickest Mustangs to date. With the benefit of instant torque and an advantageously low center of gravity, the Mach E GT Performance can be launched to 60 miles per hour from a stand-still in a mere 3.7 seconds.
2013 S197 Mustang Shelby GT500 - 3.5 Seconds
With an upgrade for 2013, the S197 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was a mind-bogglingly fast machine. A decade later, the 662-horsepower snake can still hang with the elite of the muscle car world in a straight line. The 3.5-second 0-60 is impressive by the standards set forth by the auto industry's most recent performance tech.
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2020 S550 Mustang Shelby GT500 - 3.4 Seconds
And the quickest factory iteration of the Ford Mustang to date is the most recent Shelby GT500. The Shelby is wildly impressive in terms of its capability around the race track. But that doesn't mean it can't hold its own on the drag strip. The most advanced supercharged 5.2-liter V8 puts down 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, which helps propel the pony car to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
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