2021 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT Specs
Trims: GT, GT Premium · 6th gen (S550) · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 460 hp
- 420 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,730 lb
- Oil capacity
- 10.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30
- Tire size
- 235/50R18
- MPG combined
- 19 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2021 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT makes 460 hp at 7,000 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,730 lb.
| Horsepower | 460 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 420 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Curb weight | 3,730 lb |
| Fuel tank | 16.0 gal |
| Width | 75.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Firing order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2021 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT takes 10.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 10.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 |
| Coolant | 13.6 qt |
| Coolant with Track Pack | 15.2 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid (approx. dry fill) | 12.7 qt MERCON ULV |
| Manual transmission fluid | 2.7 qt |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 LV |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2021 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT comes with 235/50R18 tires. The bolt pattern is 5x114.3.
| Tire size | 235/50R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 18x8 |
| Bolt pattern | 5x114.3 |
| Thread size | M14x1.5 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 19 |
| 6-speed manual | 15 | 24 | 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 |
6 recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2021 Mustang GT take?
The 5.0L V8 takes 10.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 including the oil filter.
Sources: 2021 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual (Mar 2021 printing), 2021 Ford Mustang brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern), Edmunds (curb weight, dimensions, base tire sizes). Updated Sep 2026.