The 2023 Ford Mustang represents the ninth and final model year of the pony car’s sixth generation. It does not see any major changes or updates over the prior model year, aside from the deletion of the Mustang Shelby GT500 from the lineup.
Model Line
The 2023 Ford Mustang is now offered in five trim levels:
- EcoBoost (100A/101A)
- Available as Fastback (body code P8T) or Convertible (body code P8U)
- EcoBoost Premium (200A/201A)
- Available as Fastback (body code P8T) or Convertible (body code P8U)
- Mustang GT (300A/301A)
- Available as Fastback (body code P8C)
- Mustang GT Premium (400A/401A)
- Available as Fastback (body code P8C) or Convertible (body code P8F)
- Mustang Mach 1 (600A/700A)
- Available as Fastback (body code P8R)
Changes and Updates
The 2023 Ford Mustang is no longer offered in the Shelby GT500 high-performance variant. As a result, the 5.2L V8 Predator engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission have been dropped from the Mustang lineup.
Additionally, two exterior colors are no longer available for the 2023 model year, including Cyber Orange Metallic and Brittany Blue Metallic.
Mustang Shelby GT500 discontinued for the 2023 model year
Powertrain
| Model | Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Drivetrain | Power (hp) @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM | Rear Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost | Turbocharged 2.3L I4 EcoBoost | Gasoline | Six-speed manual | RWD | 310 @ 5500 | 350 @ 3000 | 3.15 |
| EcoBoost | Turbocharged 2.3L I4 EcoBoost | Gasoline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 310 @ 5500 | 350 @ 3000 | 3.55 |
| EcoBoost HPP | Turbocharged 2.3L I4 EcoBoost | Gasoline | Six-speed manual | RWD | 330 @ 6000 | 350 @ 3000 | 3.55 |
| EcoBoost HPP | Turbocharged 2.3L I4 EcoBoost | Gasoline | 10-speed manual | RWD | 330 @ 6000 | 350 @ 3000 | 3.55 |
| GT | Naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote | Gasoline | Six-speed manual | RWD | 450 @ 7000 | 410 @ 4600 | 3.73 |
| GT | Naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote | Gasoline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 450 @ 7000 | 410 @ 4600 | 3.55 |
| Mach 1 | Naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote | Gasoline | Six-speed manual | RWD | 470 @ 7250 | 410 @ 4800 | 3.73 |
| Mach 1 | Naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote | Gasoline | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 470 @ 7250 | 410 @ 4800 | 3.55 |
With the deletion of the Shelby GT500, the 2023 Ford Mustang is offered with a choice of three engines. The first is the turbocharged 2.3L I4 EcoBoost available in the Mustang EcoBoost. This engine is capable of a peppy 310 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, and can be paired with either the six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic.
The second is the 2.3L I4 EcoBoost in the High Performance Package (HPP). Despite sharing the same displacement as the 2.3L EcoBoost used in “regular” Mustang EcoBoost models, this engine is substantially different. It features a 63-millimeter twin-scroll turbo compressor, diecast alloy block and high-performance cylinder head, coaxing 330 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque from the four-cylinder. Its top speed is 155 mph, a notable 34 mph faster than the “regular” Mustang EcoBoost.
The third is the naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote engine, which is available in the Mustang GT and Mustang Mach 1. Under the hood of the GT, the eight-cylinder powerhouse produces 450 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. When outfitted in the Mach 1, its output is nudged to 470 horsepower. In both applications, this engine can be paired with either the six-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic.
Platform
The 2023 Ford Mustang is underpinned by Ford S550 platform.
Production
The 2023 Ford Mustang is assembled at the Ford Flat Rock plant in Michigan.
Order banks closed on December 5th, 2022 and production is expected to conclude in the spring of 2023.
Pricing
As of January 2023, the 2023 Ford Mustang has the following starting MSRPs in the U.S.:
- EcoBoost Fastback – $29,165
- EcoBoost Convertible – $34,665
- EcoBoost Fastback Premium – $34,190
- EcoBoost Convertible Premium – $39,690
- GT Fastback – $39,740
- GT Fastback Premium – $44,760
- GT Convertible Premium – $50,260
- Mach 1 – $56,965
Specs
Coming soon.
Discussion
Discuss the 2023 Ford Mustang in our Ford forum.
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