Ford Mustang Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 TREMEC, 6 MT, 7 TREMEC
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6717 rpm
    • Average torque: 604 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1680 kg / 3704 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2445 kg / 5391 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 Ford Mustang through generations

  • Shelby GT350 R 5.2 V8 —6 TREMEC (582 Nm)
  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 —6 MT (569 Nm)
  • 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost —6 MT (475 Nm)
  • Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 —6 TREMEC (582 Nm)
  • BULLITT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 —6 MT (569 Nm)
  • Shelby GT500 V8 —7 TREMEC (847 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • Shelby GT350 R 5.2 V8 6 TREMEC—7500 rpm.
  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 6 TREMEC—7500 rpm.
  • BULLITT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 6 MT—7000 rpm.
  • Shelby GT500 V8 7 TREMEC—7300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    Shelby GT350 R 5.2 V8 Manual 6 TREMEC Rear wheel drive 7500 rpm. 69%
    GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 GTDi EcoBoost Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 Manual 6 TREMEC Rear wheel drive 7500 rpm. 69%
    BULLITT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 7000 rpm. 79%
    Shelby GT500 V8 Automatic 7 TREMEC Rear wheel drive 7300 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle Shelby GT350 R 5.2 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 TREMEC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle Shelby GT350 5.2 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 TREMEC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle BULLITT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle Shelby GT500 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 TREMEC
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 10 SelectShift
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 522 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1725 kg / 3804 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2490 kg / 5490 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Ford Mustang through generations

  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 —6 MT (569 Nm)
  • 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost —10 SelectShift (475 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost 10 SelectShift—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 GTDi EcoBoost Automatic 10 SelectShift Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10 SelectShift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6250 rpm
      • Average torque: 464 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1666 kg / 3674 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2431 kg / 5360 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 2.3 EcoBoost —6 AT (432 Nm)
  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 —6 AT (530 Nm)
  • GT 5.0 V8 —6 MT (529 Nm)
  • 3.7 V6 —6 MT (366 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 EcoBoost 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • GT 5.0 V8 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 3.7 V6 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    GT 5.0 V8 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    3.7 V6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.7 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6250 rpm
      • Average torque: 464 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1755 kg / 3870 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2565 kg / 5656 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Ford Mustang through generations

  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 —6 AT (530 Nm)
  • 2.3 EcoBoost —6 AT (432 Nm)
  • 3.7 V6 —6 AT (366 Nm)
  • GT 5.0 V8 —6 AT (529 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.3 EcoBoost 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.7 V6 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • GT 5.0 V8 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    2.3 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    3.7 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    GT 5.0 V8 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.7 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle GT 5.0 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5284 rpm
      • Average torque: 357 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1530 kg / 3374 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2205 kg / 4862 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 4.0i V6 12V —5 MT (325 Nm)
  • 4.0i V6 —5 MT (319 Nm)
  • GT 4.6i V8 —5 MT (427 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0 i V6 6 MT—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0i V6 12V 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0 i V6 6 MT—4685 rpm.
  • 4.0i V6 12V 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 4.0i V6 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • GT 4.6i V8 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0 i V6 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4685 rpm. 96%
    4.0i V6 12V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    4.0i V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 96%
    GT 4.6i V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4685 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0i V6 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0i V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle GT 4.6i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5475 rpm
      • Average torque: 380 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1655 kg / 3649 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2420 kg / 5336 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 4.0 i V6 12V —5 MT (325 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 24V —5 MT (434 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0 i V6 12V 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 i V8 24V 5 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0 i V6 12V 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 24V 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0 i V6 12V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    4.6 i V8 24V Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5471 rpm
      • Average torque: 387 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1535 kg / 3385 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2210 kg / 4873 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —5 MT (220 Nm)
  • 4.6i V8 32V Mach I —5 MT (434 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra —5 MT (430 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R —6 MT (529 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 Cobra —5 MT (407 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 GT —5 MT (302 Nm)
  • 5.0 GT —5 MT (386 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.8 V6 5 MT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra 5 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R 6 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 V8 GT 5 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.6i V8 32V Mach I 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 Cobra 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 GT 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 5.0 GT 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 96%
    4.6i V8 32V Mach I Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 91%
    4.6 V8 32V Cobra Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    4.6 V8 Cobra Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 91%
    4.6 V8 GT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 96%
    5.0 GT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6i V8 32V Mach I
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8 32V Cobra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8 Cobra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8 GT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 GT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5117 rpm
      • Average torque: 360 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1564 kg / 3449 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2284 kg / 5036 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 3.8 V6 —4 AT (220 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R —6 MT (529 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra —5 MT (430 Nm)
  • 3.8 V6 GT —5 MT (291 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 GT —4 AT (302 Nm)
  • 5.0 GT —5 MT (386 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra 5 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6 V8 GT 4 AT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 V6 4 AT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 32V Cobra 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.8 V6 GT 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 GT 4 AT—5250 rpm.
  • 5.0 GT 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 V6 Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 96%
    4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    4.6 V8 32V Cobra Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 91%
    3.8 V6 GT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    4.6 V8 GT Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 96%
    5.0 GT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 32V Cobra R
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8 32V Cobra
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.8 V6 GT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8 GT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 GT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1360 kg / 2999 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1990 kg / 4388 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 2.3i —5 MT (183 Nm)
  • 4.9 V8 —5 MT (407 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3i 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 4.9 V8 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    4.9 V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.9 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Mustang transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1315 kg / 2900 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1900 kg / 4190 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Ford Mustang through generations

  • 4.9 V8 —5 MT (407 Nm)
  • 2.3i —5 MT (183 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.9 V8 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 2.3i 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.9 V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    2.3i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.9 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%