We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. Essentially an allnew car, the 2015 ford mustang has been refined and modernized like no mustang to come before it. With its base engine, the mustang returns good fuel economy for a sports car. Many are convinced the end of the manual transmission is near. If you ever plan on taking the new mustang through a corner in anger, the. Here are the 2021 cars, trucks, and suvs still available with such a gearbox. Sep 22, 2014 the 2015 mustang handles better, its easier to live with, and it acts like a more expensive car. A sidebyside performancedata showdown between the ford mustang gt manual and ecoboost manual. This car is 100% stock except for different mufflers. Looking for a new vehicle with a manual transmission. In case you havent noticed, the evs you can buy today dont have, or even offer, manual transmissions. Ford authority, motor trend, ford, mustang360, car and driver, transmission digest, autoblog mt82 transmission specs, problems, and fixes the getrag mt82 transmission found in 20112020 manual ford mustangs doesnt have the best reputation. Oneoff ford mustang gt inspired by air forces thunderbirds news car and driver. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, but our.
Jun 11, 2020 owners of ford mustang and mustang gts with the mt82 and mt82d4 sixspeed manual transmission supplied by getrag have filed a classaction suit against the automaker over issues with that gearbox. With any engine, a sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed automatic is optional. It took place on january 18 in scottsdale, arizona at the famous barrettjackson auction. At this stage in the game, the camaro ss and mustang gt in their latest model year match up pretty well when pitted against each other. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 2015 mustang models in amsterdam.
What its like to drive the new 2015 ford mustang thrillist. Get issues of caranddriver for only and save up to off the newsstand price. A total of 1964 units of a version of the 2015 ford mustang gt coupe with the performance pack and either a manual or automatic transmission, were made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ford mustang vehicle lineup. It is designed for either a single or double overdrive application is currently used on small delivery vans and commercial vehicles, as well as performance vehicles. The existence of the gt 350 has been a poorlykept secret for months now, with spy photographers spotting the car testing at the famed nurburgring on multiple occasions, but now weve got official word from ford on the new car s imminent arrival, and well as a handful of details on what to expect from the newest topspec factory mustang. The mustang gt quickly gained supporters for its sinister presence and. Ford has styled a mustang gt after the air forces thunderbirds demonstration squad, and will auction it off for charity. Having a mustang gt california special in california.
Subscribe, renew or give a gift to caranddriver for only. In departure from prior mustang models, the sixth generation mustang includes fully independent rear suspension on all models, as well as an optional 2. If you fill up using 87 octane, youll be down on horsepowerby about one percent according to ford. Our manual transmission car was easy to drive, so the automaticequipped cars will be even easier. Jan 09, 2021 the hatchback will feature a manual transmission, and the gti, which will be cranked up to 241 horsepower and 273 lbft of torque, will return with a standard threepedal set up. New subscriptions if you order a subscription to car and driver today, your first magazine should arrive before february 02. Chevy democratizes the manual transmission in the 2021 camaro by offering it as an option with every one of the muscle car s available engines in both coupe and convertible, no less. Now this is how to have fun while pretending to be a police officer. Heres how adaptive cruise control works in a manual ford mustang. I was resigned to living a life full of sorrow, thinking things would never be the same. In case you havent noticed, the evs you can buy today dont have, or even off.
Dec 19, 2014 despite some bargainbasement interior trim, the 2015 mustang gt feels like a good value. The 2015 ford mustang gt comes equipped with a 435 hp 5. Car and driver car and driver magazine subscription deals. During car and driver testing, the gt350 launched to 60 mph in 3. Nov 05, 2020 okay guys, im going to get our 2015 mustang gt on the dyno and get a baseline pull. The new mustang was introduced as a 2015 model year vehicle. The 2018 ford mustangs optional 10speed automatic transmission returns quicker. At first glance, one would be forgiven for mistaking the 2015 mustang for the outgoing model. How to install mustang ford performance power pack stage 3. It does, after all, hew closely to the long hoodfastback mantra, a staple of the brand for decades.
Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. There have been plenty of sweet american police cars over th. Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gt s new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot. We spent some time driving a 2015 ford mustang ecoboost equipped with the manual gearbox and optional performance pack. Learn more about where to look for car manuals and additional literature. In normal city driving, the mustang places few demands on its driver. This car is a performance pack car so it has a six speed mt82 manual transmission and 3. Dec 15, 2017 in testing, our sixspeed manual transmission a 10speed automatic is optional matched the zeroto60mph time of the outgoing car at 4. There have been plenty of sweet american police cars over the years, notably the ford crown victoria and th.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ford mustang coupe 2d gt v8. Every new car you can still buy with a manual transmission. New subscriptions if you order a subscription to car and driver today, your first magazine should. Manual transmission problems of the 2011 ford mustang part 1. Ford v8 makes a return engagement in a form similar to one of the companys marine applications. We tested two mustang gts, one with a manual and the other with an automatic. Shop 2015 ford mustang vehicles for sale in amsterdam, ny at cars. May 26, 2015 full test of the 2015 ford mustang gt convertible with a sixspeed manual. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. May 29, 2018 2018 ford mustang gt is available with two different transmissions, a sixspeed manual and a 10speed automatic.
Every 2021 car, truck, and suv sold with a manual transmission. A base mustang v6 with an automatic transmission returns an epaestimated 1928 mpg cityhighway, which is on par with rivals ratings. Ford, sadly, ending production of mustang shelby gt350, gt350r. New, gift and renewal subscriptions offered at amazing prices, direct from publisher. Ford mustang owners file classaction suit over manual. A mustang ecoboost with the manual transmission also took 5. A performance car with a manual transmission that lets me decide. Oct 01, 2020 even better, ford decided to only offer the flatplanecrank v8 mated to a sixspeed manual transmission. In testing, our sixspeed manual transmission a 10speed automatic is optional matched the zeroto60mph time of the outgoing car at 4. Could and should electric cars have manual transmissions.
I have had the car since march, 2011 and only have 950 miles on it as of today. I sold my first car, a 2000 ford mustang gt, last monday. This beefy v8 engine delivers a seemingly endless reservoir of power, making the 2015 ford mustang gt a sports car that will push you back in your seat and put a smile on your face. The manual transmission in this car is garbage and little scary.
A gt with the performance pack and a manual transmission ran the sprint in just 4. Whether youve purchased a used car without a manual or youve simply lost the one that came with your car, it isnt too difficult to find a replacement manual online. For a driver to reach such a level of perfection might have taken many months, perhaps years, of heeltoe practice. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker. Mt82 transmission specs, problems, and fixes cj pony parts. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, but our example sported the optional. The gt s 6speed manual has revmatching technology that performs smooth, throttleblipping downshifts. The mustang gt includes all the ecoboosts standard features along with the v8 engine, 18inch wheels, chrome exhaust tips, linelock for track use, launch control manual transmission. Dec 21, 2014 the gt is a seriously quick and fast car. Sep 17, 2014 last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse. Sep 17, 2014 all three of these magazines tested the 2015 mustang gt with the 6speed manual transmission and they turned in the following performance numbers. My car is not a daily driver and is only driven on weekends. Car and driver magazine, for example, though praising the gt500 for its ample horsepower and relatively smooth ride, criticized their test car for its heavy weight and, in particular, the noseheavy weight distribution of 57. Without further ado, here is a collection of our impressions.
The manual transmissions on its death bed, but its not dead yet. We cross california in a mustang gtcs feature car and driver. Our longterm2015 ford mustang gt recently crossed over the 20,000mile mark. The hatchback will feature a manual transmission, and the gti, which will be cranked up to 241 horsepower and 273 lbft of torque, will return with a standard threepedal set up. While some drivers may choose the mustang as a special car reserved for weekend outings, most will depend. In case youre in the market for a new car with a stick shift, we salute you. Read about the journey and see images at car and driver. Its motivation comes from the blue ovals familiar 3. The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car manufactured by ford. Yes, the 2015 ford mustang is heavier, but not by much. Full test of the 2015 ford mustang gt convertible with a sixspeed manual. Jan 04, 2018 car and driver recently did instrumented testing on a manual transmission 2018 mustang gt performance package and saw a best quartermile result of 12. Aug 17, 2015 its motivation comes from the blue ovals familiar 3.
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