- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Two-seaters
2008 Shelby Mustang GT MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Shelby Mustang GT at a glance
The 2008 Shelby Mustang GT has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 17 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at 17 MPG, which costs about $4,730 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $4,020 a year).
What the 2008 Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$710more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Shelby Mustang GT MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang GT (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT get?
EPA rates the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT at 17 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Shelby Mustang GT per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Shelby Mustang GT 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Shelby Mustang GT compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Mustang GT 4.6L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $710 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 81 rated two-seater configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.