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2001 Ford Mustang
The 2001 Ford Mustang is a sedan. It has a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine producing 215 hp (160 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.5 seconds and top speed is 140 mph (225 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 FORD MUSTANG
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 1, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Mustang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Ford 2001 Mustang |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Torch Red, Laser Red, Sonic Blue, True Blue, Zinc Yellow, Dark Shadow Grey, Mineral Grey, Redfire |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 3.8L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,800 cc |
| Power | 215 hp / 160 kW | Torque | 295 Nm / 218 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.5 sec | Top Speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,750 kg (3,858 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 SEDANS
Compared with other 2001 sedans in our database, its 215 hp is close to the average for a 2001 sedan (219 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.3 seconds quicker than average, and it is 12% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2001 Ford Mustang | Average 2001 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 215 hp | 219 hp (73 cars) | -2% |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 295 Nm (73 cars) | — |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s | 7.8 s (57 cars) | -17% |
| Top speed | 140 mph | 128 mph (57 cars) | +9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,750 kg | 1,564 kg (81 cars) | +12% |
| Engine size | 3,800 cc | 3,132 cc (81 cars) | +21% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 sedans with similar power to the 2001 Ford Mustang.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 215 hp | 6.5 s | 1,750 kg |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 210 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |
| 2001 BMW 330i | 225 hp | 6.8 s | 1,470 kg |
| 2001 Lexus IS 300 | 204 hp | 7.8 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 200 hp | 7.5 s | 1,600 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE FORD MUSTANG
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
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