Manual vs automatic on a 2018 gt so i just woke up to really startling news. Nov 10, 2017 so for 2018, the mustang gt ushers in an important update. The impressive power plant is only the first item on the extensive. My first outing in the 2018 mustang was behind the wheel of a gt with the 10speed automatic and aside from a predawn sprint to point dume beach on day two of the program, i never. The chevy has 455 horsepower, 455lbft of torque and the 8speed automatic. Say goodbye to the v6powered mustang it has been dropped for 2018 while a new 10speed automatic transmission is optional on all models and includes a remotestart function. We praised, doted on, and rewarded the gt350, giving it two 10best cars. Its stoplightracing, smokeemifyougotem attitude begs for three pedals of driver involvement and a. Aug 02, 2018 two big options highlight the mustang s 2018 model year changes. The 2018 ford mustang, like pony cars in general, pairs best with a manual transmission. The 2018 ford mustangs 10speed automatic makes it a quicker. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. We have 2,997 2018 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2,790 1.
With a super low first gear and optimized gear spacing, the selectshift tranny delivers the power. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. The arrival of the 2016 gt350 made the mustang gt the middle child of the family overnight. It turns out, the 2018 ford mustang gt sees better performance with the automatic transmission option. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than.
How fast can the 2018 ford mustang gt do the quarter mile. Nov 08, 2018 at the test track, the automatic s advantage was clear as it better harnessed the 460 horses and 420 lbft of fords latest and melodious 5. Nov, 2017 my first outing in the 2018 mustang was behind the wheel of a gt with the 10speed automatic and aside from a predawn sprint to point dume beach on day two of the program, i never touched it. As exciting as the engine upgrades were, the 2018 mustang. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. We praised, doted on, and rewarded the gt350, giving it two. I live in sea, where there are only 2 available trim levels for the mustang, the base ecoboost and the top of the line performance pack and everything gt. This newfound power was achieved with the first application for mustang of. Nov, 2017 the 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. At the test track, the automatics advantage was clear as it better harnessed the 460 horses and 420 lbft of fords latest and melodious 5. Referred to as mt82d4, the latest incarnation of the sixspeed manual developed from the tremec tr6060 promises to perform much better.
Jan 04, 2018 2018 ford mustang gt runs 11s in the quartermile with 25 more horsepower and a new 10speed automatic, the new mustang gt does 060 in under four seconds. Why is the 2018 ford mustang with an automatic so much quicker than the manual. We have 208 2018 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 178 1. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars. And if youre wondering how a manual setup compares to the 10speed automatic, car and driver found that a 2018 mustang gt performance package with a manual can do the quartermile in 12. Which transmission made for a more enjoyable daily driver. The impressive power plant is only the first item on the extensive list of premium features included on the 2018 ford mustang gt. Its stoplightracing, smokeemifyougotem attitude begs for three pedals of driver. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80. Heres what we thought of the fords updated mustang gt during our first drive. While the 455hp camaro ss with the sixspeed manual bettered the similar gt with 4.
Jul 30, 2018 july 30, 2018 the 2018 ford mustang gt is available with two different performance focused packages, and we recently had the chance to testdrive them both. I live in sea, where there are only 2 available trim levels for the mustang, the base ecoboost and the top of the line performance. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes over the pros and cons of each. Ecoboost, ecoboost premium, gt, gt premium, gt350, and gt350r.
We have 208 2018 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 178 1owner cars, and 173 personal use cars. Now with a 10speed automatic, revised styling, more power and a nastier exhaust note, the new ford mustang tries to be even tougher than it was. The mustang gt was still fun with the automatic, but the manual was so much. With a super low first gear and optimized gear spacing, the selectshift tranny delivers the. Want installs, giveaways and more exciting automotive videos. Most trims are available as either a fastback coupe or a convertible. This newfound power was achieved with the first application for mustang of fords new dualfuel, highpressure direct injection and lowpressure port fuel injection on a v8 engine. As exciting as the engine upgrades were, the 2018 mustang also featured a newlook transmission for both automatic and manual pony cars.
So for 2018, the mustang gt ushers in an important update. While plenty of former manual champions inside ford of europes engineering team have apparently been won over to the twopedal. Electrical 2007 gt auto to manual swap engine not starting. We have 2,997 2018 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2,790 1owner cars, and 1,597 personal use cars. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. We drove the 2018 mustang gt in auto and manual configurations. For 2019 the ford mustang gt is available with a standard 6speed manual transmission or an optional 10speed automatic with paddle. The 2018 ford mustang is available in six trim levels. While plenty of former manual champions inside ford of europes engineering team have apparently been won over to the twopedal side by the car. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. In the quarter mile, it was exactly the same story. Aug 30, 2018 manual vs auto 2018 ford mustang gt race. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better.
Two big options highlight the mustangs 2018 model year changes. Get the best deals on ford mustang 2018 cars and trucks when you shop the largest online. Government fuel economy ratings for a gt manual are 15city, 25highway, and 18combined. But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. Nov 08, 2018 the 2018 ford mustang, like pony cars in general, pairs best with a manual transmission. Big talking points, both, but only one of them positively.
The ford mustang received a midgeneration refresh for model year 2018 that introduced the performancetuned 5. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Vehicle is a 2018 mustang gt equipped with the new 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker. The 2018 chevrolet camaro ss and the 2018 ford mustang gt in the videos here are both completely stock. Safety systems are updated as well, with mustang now getting automatic emergency braking. July 30, 2018 the 2018 ford mustang gt is available with two different performance focused packages, and we recently had the chance to testdrive them both. Which transmission makes the 2018 mustang more fun. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. Referred to as mt82d4, the latest incarnation of the sixspeed manual developed from the tremec tr6060 promises to perform. The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission.
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