2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

The 2019 Mustang is Ford's iconic pony car, offered as a coupe or convertible with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder, V6, V8, and high-performance V8 engines. It goes head-to-head with the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger, offering a blend of heritage, style, and performance that keeps it a top pick in the muscle car segment. The Mustang delivers strong acceleration and a thrilling soundtrack, especially with the V8, while the available drive modes let you tailor the experience from relaxed to track-ready. Inside, the cabin features a driver-focused layout with supportive seats, though some plastics feel less premium than rivals, and rear seat space is tight for adults. Standard tech includes a 4.2-inch screen, while higher trims offer an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus available adaptive cruise control and a 12-inch digital cluster. The Shelby GT350 trades the Bullitt's more road-tuned character for a track-focused setup, including MagneRide dampers and a flat-plane crank engine that revs higher. Its 5.2L V8 makes 526 horsepower and sends it to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, with a sound that builds to an intense, high-rpm scream. The GT350's standard MagneRide dampers give it remarkable composure over bumps at speed, though the ride is firm enough that you'll feel expansion joints in daily driving.