Hands On: 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback
4 February 2018, Neil Parkhi
Introduction
The Ford Mustang is a well appreciated muscle car by many people. It has a striking design, has a great 5 litre V8, great power, and great ride. 2015 is when the current generation came out, but 2018 gets the new facelift, making the new Mustang bigger and better.
Specifications
| Steering and Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Electric Assist, Rack and Pinion Power Steering |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Ball Joint MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Independent Integral Link |
| Suspension Features | Stabilizer Bars, Coil Springs, Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (in, mm) | 188.5in, 4788mm |
| Width (in, mm) | 75.4in, 1915mm |
| Height (in, mm) | 54.3in, 1379mm |
| Wheelbase (in, mm) | 117.1in, 2974mm |
| Weight (lb, kg) | 3705lb, 1680kg |
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 5.0 litre 32 valve direct injection V8 |
| Power (bhp, PS, kW) | 460bhp, 466PS, 343kW @ 7000RPM |
| Torque (lb-ft, Nm) | 420lb-ft, 569Nm @ 4600RPM |
| 0-60 mph (0-97 kmph) | 4.3 seconds |
| Top Speed (mph, kmph) | 155 mph, 250 kmph |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Tank Size (gal, L) | 16.0 gallons, 61L |
| Fuel Type (AKI, RON) | 91 Octane/AKI Petrol (95 RON) |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 15mpg, 6kmpL |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg, kmpL) | 25mpg, 11kmpL |
| Cargo Specifications | |
| Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 13.5ft3, 382L |
| Max. Cargo Space (ft3, L) | 13.5ft3, 382L |