What Ford has the highest HP?
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 currently holds the horsepower crown in Ford's road-legal lineup, delivering 760 horsepower from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8. This places it well above other Ford models in terms of peak output as of model years 2020–2025.
Horsepower figures are a key measure of an engine’s peak output and can vary by year, trim, drivetrain configuration, and testing standards. This article reviews Ford's top power producers in the current market and explains how they compare across the brand’s lineup.
Top horsepower contenders in Ford's lineup
Below is a snapshot of the most powerful Ford production models presently offered, with note of the powertrain and typical configurations. Figures refer to standard or widely available versions; special editions and market variations can shift numbers slightly.
- Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 — 760 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 (2020–present)
- Ford F-150 Raptor R — 700 hp from a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 (2022–present)
- Ford GT — around 660 hp from a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 (street-legal version; limited production)
- Mustang Dark Horse — about 500 hp from a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 (2023–present)
- Mustang Mach-E GT / Mach-E GT Performance — up to 480 hp (electric motor output, AWD; 2020–present)
- F-150 Lightning — up to 580 hp with the extended-range dual-motor configuration (2022–present)
Across Ford's lineup, the Shelby GT500 sits atop the horsepower ladder for street-legal cars, with the F-150 Raptor R following in the pickup segment. Electrified models bring different performance dynamics, emphasizing immediate torque and street-legal practicality alongside high horsepower totals.
Context and distinctions
Horsepower ratings can vary by market, trim, and test methodology. Some track-focused or limited-edition variants may push higher outputs, but they may not be broadly available as standard road-legal models.
Summary
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the brand’s highest-horsepower production model, at 760 hp. Other strong contenders include the F-150 Raptor R at 700 hp and the Ford GT around 660 hp, with electrified options like the F-150 Lightning (up to 580 hp) and Mach-E variants offering substantial, but differently categorized, power. Together, these figures illustrate Ford's broad approach to high performance, spanning traditional V8 muscle to modern electric acceleration.
