What Changed

The 2013 Mustang wears updated front-end styling. Highlights of the new styling include a larger grille opening and functional heat extractors on the hood. HID headlamps are now standard on the Mustang. LED lighting accents have been added to both the headlamps and taillamps. Power on GT models increases to 420-bhp. The ultimate Mustang, the Shelby GT500 now includes a new supercharged 5.8l V8 engine rated at 650-bhp and 600 lb-ft. of torque. Ford claims a top speed in excess of 200 mph.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2013 Ford Mustang2012 Ford Mustang
Price Range$22,200 - $54,200$22,310 - $48,810
Engine(s)3.7l V6, 5.0l V8, 5.8l V8 S3.7l V6, 5.0l V8, 5.4l V8 S
Transmission(s)A6, M6A6, M6
Driven WheelsRWDRWD
Length / Width / Height188.5 / 73.9 / 55.8188.1 / 73.9 / 55.1
Curb Weight (lbs.)3501 - 3850 3631 - 4000
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