N
The Daily Insight

What is the Shelby GT500 0-60 time?

Author

Abigail Rogers

Updated on February 27, 2026

3.3 seconds
With a 760-horsepower 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 under the hood, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 isn’t exactly underpowered. It can do the 0-60 sprint in 3.3 seconds, and hit the quarter-mile in 10.6.

How fast does a Shelby Cobra go 0-60?

Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 0-60, quarter mile, specs

0-60 mph3.6 seconds
0-100 kph3.8 seconds
Quarter mile12.3 s @ 122 mph
Top speed300 kph / 186 mph
Curb weight1136 kilograms (2504 pounds)

How fast is the GT500 Cobra?

Clocking a speed of 155 mph, this is seriously fast. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has shown its prowess on the track many times, but with the car built to go around corners fast, that’s not much of a surprise.

How fast is a 2020 Mustang GT500 from 0 to 60?

3.3 sec
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Specs 0 – 60 : 3.3 sec.

How fast is the Shelby GT 500?

2020 GT500: Price and Equipment

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Specifications
ON SALENow
WEIGHT4,171 lb
0-60 MPH3.3 sec (mfr)
TOP SPEED180 mph (electronically limited)

Will the GT500 beat the demon?

On paper, the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 shouldn’t beat a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon at the drag strip. Ford officially pegs the monster Mustang as running 10.7 in the quarter and that’s been backed up by a 10.6 pass on camera. This recent video from Demonology doesn’t pit a stock Shelby against a Demon, however.

How much horsepower does a Shelby GT500 have?

The Cobra Jet equipped GT500 was rated at 335 HP, and 440 lb-ft of torque, which were quite robust figures during the era in which this iconic Mustang was built. The 1969 Shelby GT500 was capable of posting 0-60 MPH times of approximately 6-seconds and could complete a ¼ mile pull in approximately 16 seconds.

What is the warranty on a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500?

Ford’s warranty on the Mustang Shelby GT500 is identical to that of its rivals, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Dodge Challenger Hellcat. A bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts three years or 36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty is good for five years or 60,000 miles. Roadside assistance is also included for five years or 60,000 miles.

What kind of engine does a Ford GT500 have?

Engines, Ride, and Handling. Featuring a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 that makes an eye-watering 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque and mates to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, Ford says the GT500 will be able to hit 60 mph in less than three seconds and turn the quarter-mile in less than eleven seconds.

How many horses does the 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 have?

The 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 boasts 760 horses of supercharged-V-8 mayhem, but it also possesses the athleticism of smaller and lighter sports cars. Those accolades make it the most powerful production car Ford has ever built as well as the most immersive Mustang we’ve ever driven, which is why it’s on our Editors’ Choice list.