DecodedCarsShelby Mustang GT
1 model years from 2008 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2008
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2008 Mustang GT in brief
The 2008 Shelby Mustang GT is a two seaters offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 9% worse than the 2008 two seaters average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Shelby Mustang GT has 1 model year in our data, from 2008 to 2008.
2008 Mustang GT pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 32 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2008 Mustang GT
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2008 Nissan 350z | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Shelby. How we calculate this →