Ford Mustang 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Ford Mustang is the Mustang Dark Horse (2024–present): 4.3 seconds 0-60 mph (tested by MotorWeek).
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Ford Mustang 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–present | Dark Horse 5.0L Coyote V8, 6-speed Tremec manual or 10-speed automatic · 10-speed automatic, 40°F day | 500 | RWD | 4.3 s | 12.7 s @ 117 mph | Tested: MotorWeek [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Ford Mustang?
The current Ford Mustang runs 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds depending on trim and transmission (instrumented tests). The quickest Mustang in our data is the Mustang Dark Horse (2024–present) at 4.3 seconds.
How fast is the Ford Mustang?
By published 0-60 mph times: Dark Horse 4.3 s (500 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Ford Mustang?
The quickest Ford Mustang to 60 mph is the Mustang Dark Horse (2024–present), at 4.3 seconds (tested by MotorWeek) with 500 hp. 10-speed automatic, 40°F day.
Are these Mustang 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?
Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.
Sources
- MotorWeek, 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Track Test), accessed 2026-11-14.