2025 Ford Mustang vs 2021 McLaren 540C Comparison

    Ford Mustang

    McLaren 540C

    2025 Ford
    Mustang
    vs
    2021 McLaren
    540C

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Not Rated
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    Tell us about your car
    Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
    Based on the McLaren 540C
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    61L
    573 to 830 km
    72L
    799 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    3 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $64,990 - $87,667
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
    • Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
    • Still a relative performance car bargain
    Misses
    • Automatic has too many gears
    • Squeaky optional Recaro seats
    • Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes
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    Colours Available

    Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:

    • Shadow Black
    • Vapour Blue
    • Atlas Blue
    • Grabber Blue
    • Dark Matter Grey
    • Carbonised Grey
    • Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
    • Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINTTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    2300 - 50383799
    Size (L)
    5.0L, 2.3L3.8L
    Cylinders
    8, 48
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3232
    Power
    232kW - 347kW397kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 72507500
    Torque
    475Nm - 550Nm540Nm
    Torque RPM
    3000 - 47503500
    Bore Stroke
    -69.9
    Compression Ratio
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