Car and driver road test 2012 mustang gt

Though he underwent 8 months of operations, he continued to drive in 1955, winning about. On the magazine cover it looks sort of red in color. Car and driver magazines road test of the ford mustang gt. For 2012, the mustang gains an optional modeselectable steering system, which offers comfort, sport and standard. The inside finish of the top is rather good for a car in this price class, though its cover is a touch mickey mouse. Goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2 head.

So after the last drive was over i got out and almost had separation anxiety, and that is exactly why i know this is the car for me. It will be distinguished by the other mustangs in the lineup by a dark chrome pony in the grille, dual bright rolled. Ford gives its 2018 mustang a significant refresh that leaves the car looking meaner up front. Goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up head 2.

The mustang makes our list because it gives drivers cheap access to. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. The 2005 gt is quicker than all but the current supercharged svt cobra, and, even so, only by a 0. Read on to learn more on the 20 ford mustang gt premium in this first test. Its somewhat close there was a m2 comp on hand when we were driving the revised gt r nismo, gt500 and zl1 1le but again you can say that about a lot of performance. Any of the current mustangs is quieter, better built, better equipped and more refined than ever, but still visually engaging and good fun to drive. For 2019, ford makes active exhaust standard equipment, and bundles a new 1,000watt audio system with some. True to the legacy of the legendary racer and auto designer who helped define the modern sports car, the shelby gt500 is a mustang with more. I have since owned 2 different 2015 gts, but havent owned one since selling my last gt the day i bought my wifes engagement ring a couple of years ago.

Concept cars car performance celebrity drive future cars. The chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain. Most maneuvers in the tight and twisting canyon roads surrounding l. In addition to the gt trim, the ford mustang also offers an ecoboost trim for sale as well. The values listed below are based on msrp and does not include any incentives, tradein, options, or other adjustments. A new 7400rpm v8 and myriad performance options infuse the 2018 ford mustang gt with serious. Other than the test cars highish price, our only other niggle centered on. Available in a limited production run, the boss 302 has been fully reengineered and features an upgraded exterior, interior, brakes and suspension, as well as a tweaked v8 engine now producing 444 hp. Ive recently been looking to get back into a gt so i was pricing some out and found one i wanted to test drive. Introduction the granddaddy of american pony cars, and the car from which the genres moniker was derived, fords mustang is the oldest and longest continual. A mustang with 760 horsepowerthe most powerful car ford has ever built, a pony car that whups the le mansinspired gt on power and torquefeels normal yes. It was only last year that we saw the get a serious makeover.

Heres what we thought of the fords updated mustang gt during our first drive. Fords most incendiary pony car loses a whole lot of weight underhood and gets the performance and handling it has always deserved. Ac compressor failed and was replace at ford dealership under new car warranty anonymous, fl 2012 ford mustang gt 5. Rear seating is still pony car tight however, but the seat back does fold to increase the. They let you feel fastened to the car while being surprisingly comfortable. To eke out of the mustang gts engine a bonus 32 horses, ford created a new intake manifold with runners resembling velocity stacks. Meet the 2012 ford mustang boss 302, the best, most wellrounded mustang ever. Ford mustang road test coupe and convertible versions are available for this iconic car. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. Every chance i get to drive the ford mustang gt with the 5. Nov, 2017 the 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. A new 7400rpm v8 and myriad performance options infuse the 2018 ford mustang gt. For a singular nameplate with a long history, the 2012 ford mustang lineup delivers a lot of choices. Roush announced the return of their premier edition stage 3 ford mustang in 20.

Dec 15, 2017 our car experts choose every product we feature. Test drivers report that the 2012 ford mustang feels lighter and more agile than its direct competitors. The 2018 ford mustang gt makes all the right moves with its muscle car performance, style and the ohsoenticing snarl of its irresistible exhaust. The ford mustang lineup receives a major addition for 2012, in the form of the venerable boss 302 trim. It can be driven right along with every other car in the street, but it can race any other sports car on the road. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by the automotive experts at motor trend. Review of the new 2011 ford mustang gt full new car details. But even great cars can benefit from a refresh now and again. Obviously i wasnt racing or anything but for any kind of everyday driving i would do, this thing would achieve easily. Everything about the car just screamed at me to take it home. The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission.

Living with a car for more than a year, we discover things we might not in a one or twoday drive. The new ford mustang gt is still a great sports car and offers some the best performance per dollar on the market. The brakes work great and the car handles the speed with grace. Discussion in mustang s550 general forums started by ihc95, may 16. The next model year for fords illustrious pony car will see a dramatic reinterpretation. But the mustang gt is what the mustang is all about and the basis of the legend. I drove the new mustang from ann arbor, mi to the hocking hills in ohio for the initial road test portion performance car of the year testing, and. Improvements for 2012 include more standard features and a selectable power steering. Ford for most young people and their parents, buying a first car is a. Car and driver 2011 gt500 road test shelby gt500 2010. Read our impressions, see the repair history, and see photos at car and driver.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Im most proud of our v6, says dave pericak, mustangs chief engineer. Unless youre a complete mustang nut who has to have the biggest of the breed in the garage, a gt particularly now, with the new 412hp, 5. However you do not get all that speed without the price of the gas to pay for it. I believe that the 1984 chevrolet corvette and 1986 buick riviera that car and driver had as longterm test cars were almost as bad as that camaro. There were about 20 cars to test on the track and road at this event. With one stomp of your right foot, the alreadylegendary tivct 5. I honestly prefer the v6 mustang to the gt as far as a daily driver is concerned. Ive had a mustang gt since 20 when i bought a 2011 mustang. Mercury mountaineer gt 40p engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug sn95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. For some reason, car and driver tested an 8speed auto camaro and a 6speed manual mustang, so figure youll lose a tenth or two with a manual. Jul 09, 2018 the fifth generation 2018 ford mustang gt is a modern, reardrive performance coupe. Read the latest updates in our longterm road test of the 2015 ford mustang gt as our editors live with this car for a year.

Its the first car ever to get over 300 hp and over 30 mpg. Key differences between the gt trim and the ecoboost trim of the 20152019 ford mustang gt include. This stylish 2012 mustang gt stands out from the crowd. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround driver s car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. If you do, you can have my copy of march 1968 car and driver road test. Lurking in the background is another ford mustang thats almost as fast, handles just as well, and costs a comforting 20 grand less. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for.

Government fuel economy ratings for the ford mustang boss 302 are 17city and 26highway. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles. Introduction the 2014 ford mustang gt represents the end of an era. Any connection i have concerning the socalled iconic stature. Different driver, different day, different road conditions. Nothing much is going to change for the 2012 model considering the mustang was just given a little refresh for 2011. It is a group road test of 390 cougar, 390 javelin, 396 camaro, 400 firebird, 340 barracuda, and 390 gt mustang not gta. 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. Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The ford mustang gt is an upper trim of the ford mustang that comes equipped with a powerful v8 engine as well as a number of useful technology features. The car featured painted stripes, premier edition side badges, vehiclematching interior elements, as well as horsepower and suspension enhancements. Best awdall wheel drive sports cars for 2012 learn more about ford mustang.