How Much Horsepower Does Eleanor Have?

This Eleanor makes 1,009 dyno-verified horsepower, pulled straight from the RPM-by-RPM dyno sheet, not estimated on paper. That number comes from a supercharged 427 Ford V8 built by Prestige Motorsports, and it puts this build well above what most Eleanor Mustangs on the market are running today.

The Real Number, No Guesswork

The engine was pulled on an in-house dyno at Prestige Motorsports in Concord, NC, logging a peak of 1,009 HP at 6,400 RPM, with roughly 847 lb-ft of torque hitting around 6,000 RPM. That's a documented pull, not a marketing figure rounded up for effect.

A Vortech V7 supercharger feeds the 427, and the number holds because everything underneath it, forged crank, forged rods, forged pistons, was built to survive that kind of output, not just produce it once on a dyno and fall apart on the street.

How That Stacks Up Against Other Eleanors

A number by itself doesn't mean much without context, so here's where this build actually sits.

The Original Movie Eleanor

The Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds wasn't built for four-digit horsepower. The film car ran a 351W engine putting out around 400 HP, enough for the movie's stunts, nowhere close to what a modern build like this one is capable of. If you want the full backstory on that car and how the Eleanor legend started, the Eleanor Mustang history breakdown covers it in detail.

Typical Eleanor Builds Today

Most Eleanor tributes sold today land somewhere between 400 and 700 HP, with a handful of high-end shops pushing past 800 on their top trim. Even at the upper end of that range, this build's 1,009 HP still puts it in a different class. It's not just a bigger number for the sake of bragging rights, it's a fully engineered, race-grade power adder platform built around handling that output reliably.

Why This Number Actually Holds Up

A lot of horsepower claims in the Eleanor market get thrown around without proof. This one doesn't rely on that. The figure is dyno-documented, the build sheet is available, and the engine was put together by a named shop with a real address, not assembled in a garage and sold on a spec sheet alone.

AFR CNC-ported heads, a Holley Terminator X ECU, and a properly sized fuel system all support the number instead of just chasing it. If you want to see exactly how that power gets built and verified, the full engine specifications and dyno documentation break down every component.

Power like this also needs somewhere to go. A T56 Magnum 6-speed handles the shifting, and the drivetrain behind it was reinforced specifically to carry this kind of torque without slipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dyno-tested horsepower the same as advertised horsepower?

Not always. A lot of builds in this market advertise a horsepower figure that was calculated on paper based on parts used, not measured. Dyno-tested horsepower is pulled directly from a rolling or engine dyno, so it reflects what the engine actually produces under load, not what it's theoretically capable of.

What transmission handles this much horsepower?

This build runs a T56 Magnum 6-speed manual, paired with components sized to handle four-digit torque without slipping under hard acceleration.

Does higher horsepower affect a collector car's value?

For tribute and licensed builds like this one, horsepower is one of several value drivers, but it matters more when it's verified rather than claimed. A documented, dyno-proven number holds up better with serious collectors than an unverified spec sheet.

Can I see this car in person before making a decision?

Yes. Private viewings are available for serious buyers ahead of the auction. You can schedule a private viewing through the auction page for full details and timing.