2016 Ford Mustang 5.2L V8 Shelby GT350 Specs
Trims: Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 526 hp
- 429 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,760 lb
- Oil capacity
- 10.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-50 full synthetic
- Tire size
- 295/35R19
- front
- MPG combined
- 16 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.2L V8 Shelby GT350 makes 526 hp at 7,500 rpm and 429 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,760 lb.
| Horsepower | 526 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 429 lb-ft @ 4,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Curb weight | 3,760 lb |
| Length | 188.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.2L V8 (flat-plane crank) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 93.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.2L V8 Shelby GT350 takes 10.0 quarts of SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 10.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-50 full synthetic |
| Coolant | 15.2 qt |
| Manual transmission fluid | 2.5 qt |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2016 Ford Mustang 5.2L V8 Shelby GT350 comes with 295/35R19 tires up front and 305/35R19 at the rear. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3.
| Front tire size | 295/35R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 305/35R19 |
| Wheel size | 19 x 10.5 in front, 19 x 11 in rear (GT350R: 305/30R19 front, 315/30R19 rear) |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| Thread size | M14x1.5 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 14 | 21 | 16 |
5 recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2016 Shelby GT350 take?
The 5.2L V8 takes 10.0 quarts of SAE 5W-50 full synthetic with a filter change.
What size tires does a 2016 Shelby GT350 have?
295/35R19 front and 305/35R19 rear on 19-inch wheels; the GT350R uses 305/30R19 front and 315/30R19 rear.
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.