2024 Mustang power figures

[pwd72s]

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/12/15/2024-ford-mustang-power-figures-official/

When Ford revealed the 2024 Mustang to the world, it detailed the new engine lineup, but didn’t put final numbers to paper. Today, Ford is revealing the figures we’ve all been waiting for.

Starting from the top with the Mustang Dark Horse, the 5.0-liter V8 in this model will produce 500 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque. Upgrades over the standard GT model’s V8 include a uniquely balanced crankshaft, forged connecting rods and strengthened camshafts. Slotting in behind the Shelby GT350’s 5.2-liter V8, the Dark Horse’s engine is the second-most powerful naturally aspirated V8 to ever find its way into a production Mustang.

The standard Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter V8 is rated at 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. For comparison’s sake, that’s 30 horsepower and 5 pound-feet of torque more than the outgoing Mustang GT’s engine. For a slight boost in power and an even bigger boost in sound, you can optionally spec the active-valve performance exhaust. This increases output to 486 horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque with its more free-flowing design. Plus, you can choose to drive around in either quiet or loud mode.

[coldstart]

The electric Mustang makes 480 hp and 428 lbs ft torque. But the awd and instant torque help get it off the line in a hurry!

[matthewb0051]

Originally Posted by coldstart

The electric Mustang makes 480 hp and 428 lbs ft torque. But the awd and instant torque help get it off the line in a hurry!

Saw one last week. MEH

The real question though is if I want to drive from San Antonio to El Paso, over 500 miles, how will get it done without a long layover somewhere in between? And the in between has some pretty big distance gaps between towns, enough to even cause a person to get gas well before needed just to ensure you have enough. No way you can do it in electric vehicle.

[cockerpunk]

at a track day i once drove an IRS 5.0 mustang and a tesla. and while both of them were fast as ****, they could not have been more different in sensation. the mustang was a brute, had to wrestle it into position everywhere you went. and the tesla was like a fine point mechanical pencil. similar power, similar weight, totally different driving experiences.

[Eric Hahl]

I gave up on number chasing in my early 40's. Couldn't care any less what car has big numbers. Anything over 300 is too much for almost every driver on American roads.

[aschen]

Impressive that a base gt will be almost 500hp, will be really fast especially with the right options.


I really wish 'mericans would make a lighter/smaller real sports car especially now with vette going even more upmarket and less of a purist car.

[rfuerst911sc]

The cars and coffee crowd better watch out for these new Mustangs 😋

[pavulon]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

I gave up on number chasing in my early 40's. Couldn't care any less what car has big numbers. Anything over 300 is too much for almost every driver on American roads.

But almost every driver on American roads couldn't care less about driving much less what they're driving. Cars are just a moving appliance to sooo many people.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by pavulon

But almost every driver on American roads couldn't care less about driving much less what they're driving. Cars are just a moving appliance to sooo many people.

Confession...they're becoming that way to me. Traffic density, onerous laws and fines, and other factors. Driving just isn't the fun it once was.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Confession...they're becoming that way to me. Traffic density, onerous laws and fines, and other factors. Driving just isn't the fun it once was.

I think cars of yesteryear where more fun to drive. They weren't as good. You actually had to have some skill to drive them faster and slide them around. Todays cars are just too good with too many nanny assists. Case in point. I was driving my Cayman through some twisties, pretty quickly, didn't even get the tires squealing, not one loss of traction...it actually started to make me sick to my stomach from the G's. Maybe that's why I like the first generation FRS and BRZ so much. You could really ring them out without going crazy fast and they had just the right amount of slide and feel.

Bah, I'm getting old I guess.

[aschen]

wasnt that long ago where i would say new cars are too fast, have to go to a track to appreciate. Now its new cars are too fast have to be a pro driver at a track to appreciate.

New to me cayman GTS is my first ownership experience with a car that is so relaxed and capable at speed, the prior exige was a drama queen even backing out of the drive. I sorta appreciate it 90% of the time but a little excitement is lost.

I think that is the charm of a miata on stock rolly suspension and all seasons.

[pavulon]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Confession...they're becoming that way to me. Traffic density, onerous laws and fines, and other factors. Driving just isn't the fun it once was.

There are sooo many GREAT cars to choose from (hardly any local though) and traffic is not an issue where I live...but winter is rough. -10F tonite and big snow again on the way.