The Ford Mustang is an American icon, the last bastion of the classic muscle car era. Having long made its name as a favorite of people from all walks of life, and being a mainstay of drag strips across the country, the Mustang has been Ford’s testbed for its best in engineering since its debut in 1965.
Still going strong 50 years later, the 2025 Ford Mustang has truly modernized into a sporty muscle car that can put out some killer numbers on the track while also providing budget friendly alternatives. Ford keeps up the thrill of a Mustang while pairing it with the practicality of an ecoboost engine. Curious to know if the Mustang is the car for you? Read on to find out how the 2025 Ford Mustang horsepower and performance specs make it the pony car to own this year.
Key Takeaways
- The new anniversary edition debuts for 2025, bringing cosmetic changes available on the GT coupe and convertibles.
- A throwback digital gauge cluster becomes available.
- Part of the seventh generation Mustang
Will Ford make a Mustang in 2025?
Yes! In an ever changing automotive landscape, icons on the road have increasingly faced challenges as more and more manufacturers look to change their lineups to best suit the market. Luckily, Car and Driver reports that the Mustang will be returning in 2025 and beyond, with the new Anniversary edition being the main attraction this year.
Available in GT coupes and convertibles, it brings a classic look to the new Mustang, including the addition of 20-inch wheels with red aluminum center caps. Additionally, a new digital gauge cluster is available as an update to all 2024 and newer Mustangs.
As for what’s available, the 2025 Ford Mustang starts at $33,515 with the EcoBoost Coup trim, and goes up to $69,870 depending on the trim selected. A full list of trims reads as:
- EcoBoost Coupe - $33,515
- EcoBoost Premium Coupe - $39,140
- EcoBoost Convertible - $41,615
- EcoBoost Premium Convertible - $44,540
- GT Coupe - $48,155
- GT Premium Coupe - $52,675
- GT Premium Convertible - $57,075
- Dark Horse Coupe - $65,975
- Dark Horse Premium Coupe - $69,870
Of these, it’s the Mustang GT that powers through with a budget-friendly price tag. It’s a V8 Mustang, and though that premise is good enough to sell most people, the GT adds a six-speed manual transmission, as well as an option GT Performance package that tacks on 19-inch wheels, specialty brakes, and a tuned differential as well as some eye-catching aesthetics.
How much horsepower does a 2025 5.0 Mustang have?
Of course, we come to the question of horsepower. A must-have in any pony car, and particularly in a Mustang, is serious horsepower, to be used responsibly of course. Luckily, the Mustang GT’s 5.0 liter engine brings a serious kick, with Edmunds reporting that it should make around 480 horsepower while serenading you with the soundtrack of its gritty V8 being pushed to the brink. For those looking for an extra kick, the Dark Horse reportedly makes around 500 HP with its Coyote V8.
What color is the Ford Mustang in 2025?
The Mustang comes in a variety of colors, with 2025 offering 8 different exterior hues, and two interior ones as well, according to Ford. The two interior colors are Black Onyx and Space Gray, and the exterior colors, 4 standard and 4 coming at an extra cost, are listed below.
- Oxford White
- Shadow Black
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Grabber Blue Metallic - Extra-cost color option
- Vapor Blue Metallic - Extra-cost color option
- Race Red - Extra-cost color option
- Molten Magenta Metallic Tri-Coat - Extra-cost color option
Summary
The new 2025 Ford Mustang promises to innovate on what made the Mustang so great back in its heyday, while still keeping the features that made it such a beloved nameplate in the first place. It's a real beauty to look at, while also being a pleasure to drive, and, most importantly, not breaking the bank while still providing buyers with a veritable icon.