When Ford first debuted the 2020 Shelby Mustang GT500, the automaker said it would have “over 700 horsepower,” as it awaited the official dyno figures from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Now the SAE has released the official power figures for the Mustang GT500 and whether you are a General Motors or Ford fan, there is no denying that they are impressive.
The supercharged 5.2-liter V8 found in the 2020 Mustang GT500 is rated at 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque, making it the “most power- and torque-dense supercharged production V8 engine in the world,” and “the most powerful street-legal Ford ever,” the automaker says.
That means the new Mustang GT500 is more powerful than the 647 horsepower Ford GT, although the mid-engine supercar is much lighter than the Mustang. The new model has more than 100 horsepower more than the previous Mustang GT500, as well.
Additionally, the Mustang GT500 is more powerful than both the 650 horsepower Camaro ZL1 and the 755 horsepower Corvette ZR1. That doesn’t tell the full story, however, as the Camaro ZL1 has 650 pound-feet of torque and the Corvette ZR1 has a whopping 715 pound-feet.
While hardly a stat that matters, the ZL1 also boasts a higher top speed (202 mph) than the Mustang GT500, which is electronically limited to 180 mph.
Ford may now lay claim to having the most power-dense production V8 thanks to the relatively small displacement of its 5.2-liter V8 engine, but Fiat Chrysler still has the most powerful American production car. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye’s supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 makes 797 horsepower and backs it up with 707 lb-ft of torque, protecting Dodge’s place as the undisputed king of horsepower – for now, anyway.
Source: Ford Authority
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More power? So freakn wha?
Will it have the power available after more than two laps? Will the car “limp home” direct from pitlane? Can it get through even one gallon of gas before revealing the 1999 Lincoln/Jag DEW chassis under it? Will the driver have to pit every lap for oil and a download?
I’d really love to see MT/R&T/C&D do WHOLE TANKS in these cars. Then Oppenheiser and Jeuchter would beat their competitors every single time.
Trombone,
Are you sure that Ford is using the Lincoln/Jag chassis? First time I hear that.
BTW, I run track with all brands and the Mustangs are pretty decent performers.
HP numbers mean little with out equal results in performance gains. Too often companies post big numbers but can’t put them to the ground.
More power, so YouTube viewers can enjoy more videos of Mustangs crashing
As a die-hard GM guy, I still have to tip my cap to Ford and Dodge. The Big 3 are putting out some awesome vehicles and it is truly a great time to be a car guy! I’ll be waiting on a head-to-head comparison with the ZL1 1LE.
I may need to trade in my GS for a ZR1. 😀
At least this guy gets it. Camaro would not be the beast that it is without Mustangs and Challengers around.
And without a doubt the GT500 will be another great example of American engineering.
When there is competition among rival businesses, the consumer wins. It should be common sense. 😉
I would suggest that the majority of people that read GM authority are “Car Guys”, not just GM or Ford or Dodge. Like me they love the technology and the engineering involved. I grew up in the 70’s and the muscle cars were impressive then. Who would have imagined that we would have such a comeback. We might all end up driving electric cars but these beasts will live forever in our hearts (and garages).
if a bunch of these high HP cars end up crashing the insurance companies will put an end to it like it did in the 60s. when I went to sell my 66 450 HP corvette so I could get a 67 corvette the monthly insurance payments were more than the monthly car payments to people that wanted to buy it.
If you want to play you gotta pay.
LOL! When my Dad went to buy his first car at 16, he was looking at a ’69 Impala SS (427). The insurance agent told him it’d be cheaper to insure an airplane. So, he passed it up and bought a ’69 Nova SS (396) instead. 🙂
My Dad had a ’67 Impala Custom….
Experience it soon at a “Cars & Coffee” exit near you!!
Blue Potato.
No thanks I would like to see tomorrow over getting hit by someone showing off their car.
The whole point of the Corvette going to mid engine was more power to the rear wheels. Getting that power is a great accomplishment but I am wondering how well it will get it’s power to the ground. Probably have 305’s or 315’s maybe even higher. I remember seeing an article saying that the Camaro could have a potential hellcat player but that was several years back. I wonder what the Camaro team will do? They have the LT5 already set to go. Since the mid engine Corvette is coming who cares about the Camaro having as much horsepower as the ZR1.
325’s rear minimum with a 12″ rim. Maybe 345’s but that will require a 13″ rim. Love to see the ZL1 get the LT5 and even at less Hp than the GT500, bet it will still clean it’s clock for less $$$. Hell, even a current ZL1 with some mods will get you over 800hp and then it’s just how you plant all that power. Wish GM had an AWD solution like the GT-R…
Yeah. I’m hoping that the beings the c8 is going mid engine, and the Camaro is retaining the current layout. That maybe they can put more power in the Camaro than what’s in the Corvette. After all the Corvette is going to, or it should handle the power much better in it’s rear engine state. This is based off the fact that Ford is essentially doing the same thing with their cars. The GT500 has more power than the GT, but beings the GT is lighter and has the rme layout. It can produce better acceleration and better lap times.
Power ain’t everything. The gt500 only has 625 lb-ft and more hp. The zr1 has 715 lb-ft of torque meaning it will smoke the gt500 off the line in it’s current form.
The ZR-1 is out of production, so bringing it up is a moot point.
I think the big 3 (dodge-ford-chevy) made a deal years ago that each 1 would take turns being #1 every other year…. they all are great…
Why this V8 not in the GT?, unless Ford is waiting on what the specs on the ME Vette.
My Tesla p3d+ is faster off the line and gets 3x the gas mileage, even in winning a race!
Gillies,
Try registering for an open track day and prepare to be laughed at…
you do realize no one here like tesla right? just checking
No true,
I see many positive comments on Tesla right here. Are you aware that GM will be introducing 25 electric vehicles in the next 3 years.
The GT is a limited production limited to 1200 cars ending this year. That why the car is selling in excess of 1.5 million. Ford announced this 3 years ago. It was NEVER intended to be a competitor to the Corvette. Inform yourself!
“GT is a limited production limited to 1200 cars ending this year.”
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2018/10/18/ford-gt-production-extended-to-satisfy-exceptional-demand.html Perhaps until 2022 according to other articles regarding GT production.
While it is not a current STREET competitor to the C7, it will be when the C8 is released.
Try telling that to the C7.R race teams as well as Porsche, Ferrari, and BMW in the GTLM series of IMSA.
“Inform yourself!” seems a bit harsh, don’t ya’ think, when you seem to be missing some information yourself, lol.
Then go drive your lawn mower Donald and stay TF out the comments smh
@ma7mgte everybody else having a conversation this dood just like “HEY! My dad had muscle car.”
Great. Just. Great. Smh
Huh? @Infamous mentioned that his Dad ended up getting a Nova instead of the SS. My Father got the Impala Custom instead of the SS for the same reason. Don’t understand the outrage…
Cool, but it’s still a fugly Mustang.
It’s one blunder after another for General Motors CEO Mary Barra as you’ve got to wonder why hasn’t she been fired because of all the critical errors Barra has made in just the past few years.. Barra should now consider upgrading the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the 750 hp LT5 engine.
I have to say, performance-wise, I’m impressed with the new Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and Chargers. The problem is, as the performance heats up, so does the price. GM and Mopar still seem to remember the average working person (somewhat) with the new LT1 Camaro trim and the R/T Challenger/Charger. Honestly, I wish GM would do something like what dodge does and offer a 5.3L Camaro RS pushing around 385-390hp similar to what the Challenger offers w/ the V6 body and offer it around the price of a Challenger R/T With a 10-speed auto in a lighter car with the same amount of power, the Camaro would still be the faster of the two cars albeit, the Camaro gives up comfort and utility with it being so much smaller. A “K-Code” 4.7L Mustang pushrod engine pushing similar numbers would be nice too. Yeah I know it wont happen but it would be nice for people who dont have an 850-credit score or a spare $50K + who still want more than a hyundai or any other get around vehicle.
Still can’t beat my Tesla and will cost more in purchase price, maintenance, gas and insurance. Plus I can seem to find the self drive and park features. So 2016!
Don’t get my previous comment wrong, I read these articles as I love Mustangs and Vettes. Just sad to see them become so obsolete so fast. GM, Ford and the rest need to catch up. Doesn’t mean the ICE has to go, just need better tech in the cars besides HP.