2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT Specs
Trims: GT, GT Premium · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 435 hp
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,705 lb
- Oil capacity
- 8.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-20
- Tire size
- P235/50R18
- MPG combined
- 19 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT makes 435 hp at 6,500 rpm and 400 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,705 lb.
| Horsepower | 435 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Curb weight | 3,705 lb |
| Fuel tank | 16.0 gal |
| Length | 188.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT takes 8.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 8.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-20 |
| Coolant | 13.6 qt |
| Engine coolant with Track Pack | 15.2 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid (approx. dry fill) | 11.8 qt MERCON LV |
| Manual transmission fluid (approx. dry fill) | 2.7 qt |
| Rear axle | 3.2 pt |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 LV |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT comes with P235/50R18 tires. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3.
| Tire size | P235/50R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18 x 8 in (GT; GT Performance Package 255/40R19 front, 275/40R19 rear) |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| Thread size | M14x1.5 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| 6-speed manual | 15 | 25 | 19 |
| 6-speed automatic (convertible) | 15 | 23 | 18 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter (Oil-Life Monitor, at most) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 20,000 mi |
| Engine air filter | 30,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | 100,000 mi |
| Automatic transmission fluid & filter | 150,000 mi |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 72 mo |
5 recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2016 Mustang GT take?
The 5.0L V8 takes 8.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20.
Sources: 2016 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual (second printing), 2015–2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang Supplement (5.2L capacities, oil, tire sizes, lug torque), 2016 Ford Mustang brochure (horsepower, torque, length, wheelbase, base tire sizes), Edmunds 2016 Ford Mustang features & specs (curb weight, wheel sizes), Edmunds 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 features & specs (curb weight, length, wheelbase), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern). Updated Oct 2026.