Few names in automotive history carry the kind of legacy that the Ford Mustang GT does. Since being introduced in 1964, the GT has retained its status as a cultural icon at the heart of the pony car lineup: powerful, loud, and extremely fun to drive. In 2025, it returns with more horsepower, sharper styling, and a tech-loaded cockpit designed to thrill traditionalists and modern drivers alike.
In this edition of Under the Hood, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Mustang GT, from performance upgrades to pricing, and why it’s one of the most exciting muscle cars of the year.
The Ford Mustang GT features a fully digital cockpit layout, with a 12.4-inch cluster and 13.2-inch touchscreen.
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Design and Styling
The GT proudly wears its heritage, just with a fresh coat of paint. The 2025 model features a redesigned front fascia and an open grille that nods to the original fastbacks of the ’60s. Functional hood vents and a subtle rear spoiler reinforce its aggressive stance, while tri-bar LED headlights and a widened track give it serious road presence.
New color options like Vapor Blue, Ember Red, and Grabber Blue offer extra flair, while optional appearance packages, such as the GT Performance Package, add a more track-focused aesthetic and improved cooling systems.
Inside, the Mustang GT fully embraces the modern era. A completely digital cockpit layout combines a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, both angled toward the driver in true performance-car fashion. It’s still unmistakably a Mustang, but now reimagined for a tech-forward generation.
Engine Options and Performance
The engine is where the GT really shines. Under the hood is Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8, now built to deliver 480 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque, up slightly from the 2024 model. Choose the active-valve performance exhaust, and those numbers jump to 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft, making the GT one of the most powerful non-special-edition Mustangs ever sold.
Buyers can pair the V8 with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic for quicker shifts and better fuel economy.
The available GT Performance Package adds track-ready gear including:
- Brembo 6-piston front brakes
- Torsen limited-slip differential
- Upgraded chassis bracing
- Heavy-duty front springs
- MagneRide adaptive dampers (optional)
Technology and Safety Features
The 2025 edition of the Mustang GT truly delivers on technology. Beyond the new digital cockpit, SYNC 4 provides:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Custom drive modes
- Real-time performance telemetry
- Over-the-air updates
The GT also comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360, offering features like:
- Pre-collision assist
- Lane-keeping system
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control (available)
With these top-of-the-line features, the Mustang GT is as capable on the daily commute as it is on a winding canyon road.
Trim Levels and Pricing
The 2025 Mustang GT Fastback starts at around $43,000, with the GT Premium trim starting closer to $47,000. Convertibles are also available, offering open-air V8 thrills.
Popular add-ons include:
- GT Performance Package (~$5,000)
- Active-valve performance exhaust
- Leather-trimmed Recaro seats
- MagneRide suspension
Fuel Economy and Efficiency
The 2025 Mustang GT returns with 15–16 MPG city / 24–25 MPG highway, depending on transmission.
While it’s no hybrid, this V8 offers respectable efficiency for its class, especially when paired with the 10-speed automatic.
Why the GT Matters to Auction Buyers
The Mustang GT has always held strong resale value due to its reliability, desirability, and customizability. As newer models hit the market, older GTs and even slightly damaged 2025 models may appear on used and salvage car auction platforms like AutoBidMaster, offering:
- Lower entry price for high-performance driving
- Ideal builds for projects, rebuilds, or track cars
- A shot at owning a modern V8 icon for less
Whether you’re rebuilding or looking to score a deal on a late-model GT, this trim remains a smart enthusiast buy.
2012, 2022, and even 2024 Ford Mustang GT models can be found on AutoBidMaster.
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Mustang Muscle, Modernized
The 2025 Ford Mustang GT blends tradition with transformation. It’s a car that honors its performance roots while embracing the digital, driver-focused technology of today. With bold styling, a refined interior, and serious power under the hood, it remains a standout choice for anyone who values connection, capability, and character in their drive.
Whether you’re into weekend track days, spirited backroad runs, or simply want a showstopper of a car, the Mustang GT continues to evolve without losing what made it special in the first place. And for those watching the used or salvage market, this latest chapter offers plenty of reasons to keep your eyes, and bids, on what’s next.
Sources (accessed June 2025):
– Ford Media Center
– Car and Driver
– Road & Track
– Motortrend
– EPA.gov
– Top Gear
Banner image courtesy of Ford Motor (June 2025)