0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 faster than a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
Yes. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.5 s); a comparable 0-60 figure isn't published for both.
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Mustang Shelby GT500 0-60
—
not published
Camaro ZL1 0-60
3.5 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Mustang Shelby GT500 power
760 hp
RWD
Camaro ZL1 power
650 hp
RWD
Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Camaro ZL1: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 | 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2020–2022 | 2017–2024 |
| Figures quoted for | 2020 model year | 2017 model year |
| Powertrain | 5.2L supercharged V8, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8, 10-speed automatic (6-speed manual available) |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 760 hp[1] | 650 hp[2] |
| Torque | 625 lb-ft[1] | 650 lb-ft[3] |
| Curb weight | — | — |
| Pounds per hp | — | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | 3.5 s[2]Chevrolet-claimed · With 10-speed automatic. |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 3.5 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 10-speed automatic. |
| Quarter mile | 11.2 s @ 128 mph[1]tested by MotorWeek | 11.4 s @ 127 mph[3]Chevrolet-claimed · 10-speed automatic |
| Top speed | 180 mph[1]Ford-claimed · Electronically limited. | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $73,995[1]2020 base MSRP · "Pricing starts at". | $62,135[2]2017 base MSRP · Coupe MSRP "plus taxes and fees". |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
A comparable 0-60 figure is not published for both cars.
Quarter mile
The Mustang Shelby GT500 is quicker through the quarter mile: 11.2 s vs 11.5 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: launched at $73,995 (2020 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2022).
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: launched at $62,135 (2017 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2024).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 faster than a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
Yes — the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is quicker through the quarter mile (11.2 s vs 11.5 s); a comparable 0-60 figure isn't published for both.
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1?
3.5 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, With 10-speed automatic.) for the 2017 model year, from 650 hp.
Which costs more new, the Mustang Shelby GT500 or the Camaro ZL1?
At launch, the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 started at $73,995 and the 2017 Camaro ZL1 at $62,135 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- MotorWeek, “2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - MotorWeek”.
- The Truth About Cars, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Slightly Slower and Cheaper Than a Hellcat”, 2016-08-08.
- Kelley Blue Book, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book”, 2019-11-25.
- MotorWeek, “2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (Road Test)”.
- 2025 Ford Mustang Technical Specifications — Ford Motor Company (From The Road media site), 2025-06-17. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Track Test)”.