Few names are as synonymous with American muscle as “Shelby Mustang.” Over the decades, the Shelby Mustangs have evolved to keep up with modern performance standards while still retaining that raw, unfiltered power that enthusiasts crave. From track-focused variants to street-dominating monsters, Shelby Mustangs have consistently raised the bar for what American muscle can do.
With Shelby American’s long history of working with the Blue Oval, the American company has created some of the fastest accelerating muscle cars on the planet. These 10 Ford Mustang models vary in more ways than one, but they all have one thing in common: they’re quick off the line, delivering 0-60 mph times that can challenge supercars.
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The information provided here was sourced from Ford and Shelby American, while independent testing results were taken from reputable publications to ensure accuracy.
10 2024 Mustang Shelby Super Snake
0-60 MPH: Untested
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
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Power |
830 hp |
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Torque |
N/A |
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0-60 MPH |
N/A |
Shelby American’s 2024 Super Snake is the first time it has worked with the all-new S650 Mustang platform. It’s available with two power levels: a 480-hp naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and an 830-hp version featuring a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger. The 830-hp version is expected to be quicker than the previous 3.5-second Super Snake, but no official 0-60 mph times have been recorded yet. Limited to 250 examples for American customers, prices start at $159,995 for the supercharged model.
9 2007 Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500
0-60 MPH: 4.0 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.4-liter V8 |
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Power |
500 hp |
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Torque |
480 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
4.0 seconds |
After decades of not using the nameplate, Ford revived the GT500 with a bang in 2007. The Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 has a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 cranking out 500 horsepower under its hood. Its 4.0-second 0-60 mph time on independent testing made it one of the quickest Mustangs of its day. The Eaton Roots-type supercharger and air-to-water intercooler provided immense torque, allowing the GT500 to pull hard in every gear. Limited production helped keep this model exclusive, though Ford built 10,847 units just for its first year.
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8 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R
0-60 MPH: 3.8 Seconds
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Engine |
5.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 |
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Power |
526 hp |
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Torque |
429 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.8 seconds |
The GT350R and its non-R sibling weren’t about forced induction but raw, naturally aspirated power. Powered by a 5.2-liter V8 with a flat-plane crank, nicknamed “Voodoo,” it made 526 hp and revved to a screaming 8,250 rpm. The 0-60 mph sprint took just 3.8 seconds. Production numbers were relatively limited, with only 3,647 units made between the 2015 and 2020 model years. Its track-focused nature makes it a bit pricier than standard Mustangs, with the GT350R starting at around $73,435 in 2020.
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7 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible
0-60 MPH: 3.7 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.8-liter V8 |
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Power |
662 hp |
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Torque |
631 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.7 seconds |
Not many drop-top models can pull their own weight, but the 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible took the Mustang to new heights. With a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 and Eaton TVS 2300 supercharger, with 2.3 liters of displacement, the open-top ‘Stang cranked out 662 hp, which translated to a 0-60 mph time of just 3.7 seconds. Like its hard-top brethren, it’s the last car that went through the hands of Carroll Shelby before he passed away.
6 2011 Mustang Shelby GT350
0-60 MPH: 3.7 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
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Power |
624 hp |
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Torque |
536 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.7 seconds |
The 2011 Shelby GT350 was a limited-edition, post-title upgrade, coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the original GT350. Powered by a supercharged version of the then-brand-new 5.0-liter Coyote V8, it produced up to 624 hp, aided by a Ford Racing/Whipple 2.3-liter supercharger. Only 159 units of the 2011 GT350 were built, with only 85 units made with 624 hp, adding to its exclusivity. The more powerful version recorded a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds via independent testing.
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5 2019 Mustang Shelby GT-S
0-60 MPH: 3.6 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
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Power |
600 hp |
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Torque |
500 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.6 seconds |
In 2019, Shelby American teamed up with Sixt, Germany’s largest car rental company, to create the Mustang Shelby GT-S for its rental fleet in the US. The special collaboration model featured a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 600 hp, thanks to a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger. Despite being a rental, the GT-S could hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. Limited to just 20 units, the GT-S was exclusive to those lucky enough to rent one through Sixt.
4 2018 Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake
0-60 MPH: 3.5 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
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Power |
800 hp |
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Torque |
700 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.5 seconds |
The 2018 Super Snake took the GT500 formula and dialed it up to 11. With a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 delivering 800 hp for the 2018 model year, it could launch from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Shelby American offered just 500 units of the 2017 model, each fitted with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger, upgraded suspension, performance brakes, and a special exhaust note. Starting at $69,995, the GT500 Super Snake wasn’t cheap, albeit that price already came with the base S550 Mustang GT.
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3 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500
0-60 MPH: 3.5 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.8-liter V8 |
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Power |
662 hp |
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Torque |
631 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.5 seconds |
Like its drop-top sibling that’s also part of this list, the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe was a historical nameplate for Shelby Mustangs. The supercharged 5.8-liter V8 made 662 hp, allowing it to hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, or two-tenths of a second quicker than the convertible. It’s a proper send-off to Carroll Shelby, one of the legends in the realm of tuning and motorsport.
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2 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500
0-60 MPH: 3.3 Seconds
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.2-liter V8 |
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Power |
760 hp |
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Torque |
625 lb-ft |
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0-60 MPH |
3.3 seconds |
After a six-year hiatus, Ford and Shelby American brought back the GT500 nameplate in 2020, the latest to use the name before its inevitable return on the new S650. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is a true powerhouse, featuring a 5.2-liter V8 paired with a 2.65-liter Eaton supercharger. With 760 hp, it could rocket to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and a sub-11-second quarter-mile time. With the fantastic Magneride suspension as a notch on its belt, this car is a venerable track weapon, with a $92,495 price tag for the version with the Carbon Fiber Track Package (CFTP).
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1 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red
Quarter Mile: 8.59 Seconds @161.81 mph
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Engine |
Supercharged 5.2-liter V8 |
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Power |
1,300 hp |
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Torque |
N/A |
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0-60 MPH |
N/A |
Though no 0-60 mph times were recorded, the Mustang Shelby GT500 Code Red posting a quarter-mile time of 8.59 seconds at 161.81 mph is jaw-dropping. There’s zero doubt that it gets to 60 mph faster than any other car on this list. Shelby American equipped this limited-run beast with a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 pushing an incredible 1,300 hp and 1,000 lb-ft on E85 fuel (over 1,000 hp and 780 lb-ft of torque on regular gas fuel). Limited to 10 units per model year of the S550 Mustang Shelby GT500, the Code Red is extremely exclusive, each priced at $224,995 without the cost of the donor car.
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Sources: Ford, Shelby American,
Car and Driver
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MotorTrend
