MEET THE NEW 2026 FORD MUSTANG (VIDEO)

The long-awaited 2026 Shelby GT500 is expected to go on sale by the end of 2025, replacing the S550 Shelby GT500 Mustang, which has been retired. It is purported to provide a more cost-effective choice than the limited-edition GTD variant.
There is speculation that the new GT500 would be equipped with a more potent and upgraded Predator V8 engine, which would put it in a performance category below the GTD’s 800+ horsepower.
Based on the pricing patterns of earlier GT500 models, it is anticipated that the 2026 GT500 will start at a price point higher than $80,000 and may even go over $100,000, giving lovers of the Mustang a pricey but exciting choice.

When compared to the current generation of muscle cars, the 2024 Ford Mustang has shown to be a revolutionary improvement. The all-new 2025 Mustang GTD is the wildest new pony car in town, but it’s limited by its exclusive status and startling $300,000 (approx.) price tag. This makes room for the all-new Shelby GT500, a crazy but more approachable and reasonably priced Mustang.

There are rumors that it will debut as a 2026 model before the end of 2025. Even if it will take some time, the wait will be worthwhile. Particularly considering that we have been hankering after the most powerful Mustang since the 2022 discontinuation of the S550 Shelby GT500 Mustang.

The Shelby GT500 elevates what Ford does with the muscle car to new heights and represents the Mustang at its best. The modest 2024 Mustang standard versions are capable of much more. And with the release of the 2017 Mustang GTD, the bar has never been higher. It’s thrilling to make predictions about the next Shelby GT500, which will probably slot between the new GTD with more horsepower than 800 and the Dark Horse.

When Ford announced in 2022 that the Shelby GT500 will be discontinued that year, it broke our hearts. A 5.2-liter V8 supercharged Predator engine with 760 horsepower was included in that version. It became the most powerful production car that Ford had ever made as a result of this. Despite the fact that it appeared to be the GT500’s last chance, the latest Mustang generation has altered the situation. It’s improbable that Ford will release the next version of their muscle vehicle without including a new GT500. All we have for now, though, are hearsay.

According to those rumors—which are supported by information from Ford Authority—a new GT500 based on the 2024 Ford Mustang will soon be released. Probably in 2025, this new model will arrive in time

Right now, there are just rumors.

According to those rumors—which are supported by information from Ford Authority—a new GT500 based on the 2024 Ford Mustang will soon be released. Most likely, in 2025, this new model will launch in time for the 2026 model year. As the new Mustang becomes available for the 2024 model year, it is now for sale. It will be interesting to observe how the 2024 Mustang Dark Horse, which is currently quite powerful, may be surpassed by the new GT500. A vehicle whose amazing interior and potent V8 engine have left us all in awe.