
What are the engine options of the 2022 Ford Mustang?
When you think Mustang, you think power. It all starts with the engine. With five engine options and packages of performance features affecting brakes, chassis, suspension, differentials, tires, and more, the 2022 Ford Mustang can be scaled up incrementally to race-track performance.
Below are the engine options starting from base trim all the way to the powerhouse GT500 model’s 760-hp engine.
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Don’t let the “base” trim designation fool you—the EcoBoost engine is already far more powerful than any average car on the road. Not only does the EcoBoost have the raw horsepower to move at incredible speed, it also has the torque to do so with rapid acceleration and impressive 0-60mph times.
- 2.3L turbocharged four cylinder
- 310 hp
- 350 lb-ft of torque
- 21 mpg city / 32 mpg highway (automatic fastback)
- 21 mpg city / 30 mpg highway (manual fastback)
- 20 mpg city / 28 mpg highway (convertible)
- Standard six-speed manual
- Available 10-speed automatic
2.3L High Performance Engine
The high performance engine builds on the base engine and allows a higher top speed by boosting the overall horsepower.
- 2.3L turbocharged four cylinder
- 330 hp
- 350 lb-ft of torque
- Standard six-speed manual
- Available 10-speed automatic
- Fuel economy as above
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GT 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
The GT trim opens up a higher powered V8 engine with a GT performance package to include improved tires, brakes, front springs, chassis, radiator, stability control, rear differential, and more.
- 5.0L V8 engine
- 460-hp
- 420 lb-ft of torque
- Standard six-speed manual
- Available 10-speed automatic
- 16 mpg city / 25 mpg highway (automatic fastback)
- 15 mpg city / 24 mpg highway (manual fastback)
- 15 mpg city / 24 mpg highway (convertible)
Mach 1 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
The Mach 1 is another horsepower step-up from the GT. Many of the options in the GT Performance package become standard, and the Mach 1 also adds active exhaust, unique air intake, rear away bar, rear spoilers, and exterior styling changes.
- 5.0L V8 engine
- 480-hp
- 420 lb-ft of torque
- Standard six-speed manual
- Available 10-speed automatic
- Fuel economy as above
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5.2L Supercharged Cross-Plane Crank V8
The most powerful Mustang engine, available only on the Shelby GT500, this supercharged engine goes beyond incremental horsepower increases. With over 300-hp more than the Mach 1, this sportscar is ready for any racetrack to test its specs and push it to the limit.
- 5.2L V8 engine
- 760-hp
- 625 lb-ft of torque
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission available
- 14 mpg city / 21 mpg highway (manual)
- 12 mpg city8 / 18 mpg highway (automatic)
Why Buy from Heritage Ford near Louisville, KY?
While raw engine power can be one of the most exciting options to choose from on your 2022 Ford Mustang, there are plenty of other choices to consider. Performance packages, exterior styling, interior comfort features, technology, and colors can be fun to choose, too.
At Heritage Ford near Louisville, KY, we pride ourselves in customized customer service—that means each person who comes to our showroom is treated as a unique individual who needs a car’s features customized to his or her needs. Combined with our flexible financing and affordable, convenient Service Center, we strive to make your beginning-to-end Ford experience as enjoyable and affordable as possible.
Stop by our showroom today to test drive these wonderfully strong 2022 Ford Mustang engines today!
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