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Ford Mustang 6th Gen

Overview

The sixth-generation Mustang, introduced in 2015 and continuing today, features a global platform, modern styling, independent rear suspension, and advanced technology. Engine options range from turbocharged four-cylinder to high-performance V8s, with trims including GT, Shelby GT350/GT500, and special editions. It combines classic Mustang heritage with modern performance and engineering.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

Strong, sustained collector demand. Good examples never wait long for a buyer.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The GT350's flat-plane V8 was a first for an American muscle car; the GT500 the most powerful street Ford ever.

Callout

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What to watch for

GT350R and GT500 are the collectibles; a flat-plane GT350 needs documented service and track history.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: 6th-gen Camaro (ZL1 1LE), Challenger Hellcat. If you like it: Camaro ZL1 1LE, Hellcat.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

First Mustang with independent rear suspension across the range; the flat-plane GT350/GT350R and the 760hp GT500 are the collectible modern halos.

Which one to look for

Shelby GT350/GT350R (Voodoo flat-plane), GT500 (Predator supercharged), Mach 1 ('21+), Bullitt ('19).

What owning one is like

Early Voodoo oil-consumption/rod-bearing concerns on track cars, tech-heavy, base-car depreciation.

Upkeep & Parts

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

2015–2023

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Marque

Ford Motor Company

Model

Mustang

Nickname

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Body

Convertible, Coupe

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

5.0 Coyote V8; the GT350's flat-plane 'Voodoo' 5.2 (8,250rpm); the GT500's supercharged 5.2 'Predator' (760hp).

Transmission

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Designer

Ford