Performance Review: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Mustang Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Ford Mustang has a 5163cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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 1897 kgs (4182 lbs) this makes the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in the same weight category as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Mustang shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 5163cc 32V V8 engine produces 760 bhp (566 kW) @ 7300 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 625 lb-ft (847.3 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft) or the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (627 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.

The 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (424.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang has a Power to weight ratio of 400.6 bhp per ton and 329.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Mustang competing with the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (424.6 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (424.6 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 329.4 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 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 6.2 V8 (354.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 6.5L V12 (354.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.8 secs, this made the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 as fast as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs). This Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is also faster than the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the and the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mustang and the 2006 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG

When talking about the performance of the Ford Mustang on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.18 secs @ 122.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG (11.13 secs), the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8 (11.15 secs), and the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (11.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has a maximum speed of 180mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Mustang equals the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 then how about the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (191 mph), the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (191 mph), or the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (191 mph).

Related Links:

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