Btw i get around 2122 mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway. The more powerful mustang s best lap was an impressive 1. In edmunds brake testing, both a mustang ecoboost and a mustang gt both equipped with the optional performance package stopped from 60 mph in 108 feet. The ss 1lewhich by the way placed fourth in our 2016 best driver s car competitionis an ideal. The gt350 offers much of the usable power of the gt500 in a more traditional package. As vehicle dynamics engineer mike delzio relates, in the teams testing at michigan. The gt trim of the 2015 ford mustang is an upperlevel trim configuration most renowned for its powerful 5. In this video ill go for a drive in my 2019 ford mustang gt and go over if the 2019 mustang would actually be a good daily driver. With a truly livable cabin and excellent performance packages, the 2020 ford mustang. In this video ill go for a drive in my 2019 ford mustang gt and. This includes the brakes, suspension, engine, and cooling system.
On the gt performance package 2 side of the court, the first thing that sets this car apart from any other mustang, including the gt350, is the wheels. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. In this video i ll go for a drive in my 2019 ford mustang gt and go over if the 2019 mustang would actually be a good daily driver. An optional performance package raises horsepower output to 330. Real world friendly, real world fun versatility can be a boon for automakers seeking to maximize their investment in a vehicles development.
Fords mustang, one of the brands most loved and treasured icons, is a sports car that has become so good over the span of the current generation, that for the 2020 model year, the gt. Drop the pedal to the floor, and it hits 60 mph nearly as fast as fords gt supercar. We have 202 2018 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 172 1owner cars, and 167 personal use cars. With this performance car, ford is punching up, appealing to. Reportcard grades are derived from a consensus of testdriver. With the gt performance pack, the mustang is better to drive than many of its moreexpensive rivals. It gets the focus rs engine with a new turbo and handling upgrades. The package, available as an enhancement to the already substantial performance pack 1 options, includes a litany of goods. First and foremost this is the only car that ive ever purchased brand new from the lot, i got it financed for 35k 39k otd with the performance pack, electric blue. Jun 16, 2019 in this video ill go for a drive in my 2019 ford mustang gt and go over if the 2019 mustang would actually be a good daily driver. Stellar performance combined with impressive cargo space makes the mustang a high performance daily driver. Versatility can be a boon for automakers seeking to maximize their investment in a vehicles development. Ill get gas showing you how much it would cost, touch on ride.
The performance package level 2 is designed primarily to wring even better lap times out of the mustang gt. Im looking at the comfort suspension package 555 2422 with sport progressive springs and proactive shocks. The performance package mustang features upgrades to many areas. Is the 2019 ford mustang gt performance pack a good daily driver.
Jul 30, 2018 performance package level 2 turns the dial closer to 10 and makes the mustang gt a much more hardcore, dedicated track car. Even the paint, a showy orange fury metallic, was one of three new colors for the year. The mustang source recently spent a day with the mustang gt with the performance pack level 2. The 2018 ford mustang gt performance package level 2 tested.
Performance package level 2 turns the dial closer to 10 and makes the mustang gt a much more hardcore, dedicated track car. Mustang is a better daily driver than its main competitor. This 2020 ford mustang ecoboost high performance package is a. My takeaway on the performance pack is that it makes a great daily driver and would be really fun at any track day. This is particularly true of performance cars, a class of automobile that traditionally sells slower than more practical fare, albeit often at a higher price. Best steeda setup for improving ride on 2019 gt pp1 daily. That was the best time of the day, but the guys report that the mustang gt consistently posted. Its a daily driver, no track time, and i want to improve the ride quality, with a minimum drop. With that said, though, the 2015 ford mustang gt also offers a generous list of standard features. Visibility is excellent, and is enhanced by builtin blind spot sections in the rearview mirrors. Jul 30, 2018 july 30, 2018 the 2018 ford mustang gt s performance package and performance package level 2 may be separated only by one number, but comparing these two handling packages shows the big differences. The mustang gts level one gt performance package consists of 19inch.
The 2019 mustang gt performance pack has a lot of power and style. The 2018 ford mustang gt performance package level 2 boosts the driving experience to levels not seen without the boss or shelby names attached. Sep 20, 2019 the high performance package is also less hardcore than a chevy camaro 1le, and more likely to work as a daily driver. Jul 18, 2014 well, ford says the 2015 mustang gt with the performance package is quicker than the 20 mustang boss 302. Its still streetlegal, but its not ideal for street driving. The 2020 ford mustang ecoboost high performance package brings a mid4 second 060 time, according to ford. Thats major news considering the boss 302s lightness and raceinspired underpinnings. This 2020 ford mustang ecoboost high performance package. Honestly for a daily driver you might as well get a premium package also try and go test drive one and see how you like it. The 2018 ford mustang gt is available as the twodoor fastback or the convertible when you upgrade to the gt premium package. Best steeda setup for improving ride on 2019 gt pp1 daily driver.
The more powerful mustangs best lap was an impressive 1. The last time this driver got behind the wheel of a gen6 gt in 2015 he found the firm clutch pedal tricky to modulate for smooth starts, but the. That was the best time of the day, but the guys report that the mustang gt consistently. The updated 2018 ford mustang gt is the most powerful one ever and is available with a performance package that makes it even more fun on the track. Looking to take advantage of steedas black friday pricing. That package adds brembo 6piston front brake calipers with bigger rotors, oil pressure and. Musclecar power doesnt have to come with musclecar handling compromises.
When ford determined that the regular performance package simply wasnt enough but that a shelby gt350 was too much for some buyers, it. Fords mustang, one of the brands most loved and treasured icons, is a sports car that has become so good over the span of the current generation, that for the 2020 model year, the gt hasnt had. But the mustang gt performance package is a decent deal. The mustang gt continues to carry the v8 torch against crosstown rivals. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The premium package also have the drive modes the car in sport mode really feels a lot better havent tried track yet, but a tune could also really help out. May 22, 2018 the 2018 ford mustang gt performance package level 2 boosts the driving experience to levels not seen without the boss or shelby names attached. It also brings a 155 mph top speed, which are both good things. Ecoboost premium with performance package or premium gt for daily driver. Is the performance package overkill for a daily driver. I know the extra power and the sound of the v8 make most. Thats major news considering the boss 302s lightness and raceinspired.
Well, ford says the 2015 mustang gt with the performance package is quicker than the 20 mustang boss 302. The extra money and mpg is making me lean towards the ecoboost. In our testing, it held the secondmost carryon suitcases and has the most interior. The 2018 mustang now offers performance pack 2 pp2, an options package that can be added to mustang gt trim levels that means v8only.
Consumer guide editors got to sample much of whats new in the 18 mustang when they drove a gt coupe with the performance package 2. May 17, 2018 the performance package level 2 is designed primarily to wring even better lap times out of the mustang gt. Whenever a car is being pushed to the limit or power is. However, there are other options for buyers willing to broaden their horizons. With the performance package mustangs, a high flow.
Whenever a car is being pushed to the limit or power is increased, the cooling system has to work harder in order to ensure the engine stays within range. Theres absolutely no question that the 2018 mustang is one seriously impressive car out of the box, especially compared to its 20152017 mustang older brother. My left foot enthusiastically stabs the clutch as my hand eagerly grabs for the ford mustang gt performance package level 2s sixspeed shifter. The wheels featured on the gt pp2 show a very aggressive offset and are most definitely the tightest fitting wheels ever offered on a standard mustang gt. I had an entire week with a sixspeed 2018 mustang gt premium coupe equipped with the. Ecoboost premium with performance package or premium gt. Sep 20, 2019 the 2020 ford mustang ecoboost high performance package brings a mid4 second 060 time, according to ford.
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